With an eye toward putting the economy on a recovery track, Japan is set to start negotiations to relaunch business travel between 10 Asian countries including China and South Korea, government sources said Friday.Japan will also begin negotiations in July with Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Singapore and Taiwan.

Although many governments are still advising against “nonessential” international travel, a host of popular destinations are beginning to ease their Covid-19 lockdown measures and border restrictions and are moving toward welcoming tourists back.

Tourists from around the world stepped foot in the UAE for the first time in nearly four months on Tuesday. The first batch of commercial flights carrying overseas holidaymakers landed on the tarmac at Dubai International Airport shortly after midnight. Passengers arrived from a number of destinations including

Japan will consider easing travel restrictions for athletes from abroad for next year's Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics in a bid to hold the Summer Games even if the global coronavirus pandemic is not completely under control by then, several sources close to the matter said Tuesday.

The good news, at least for Americans with wanderlust: U.S. passport holders can still visit multiple countries in the Caribbean, many states in Mexico (though its land border remains closed), and several farther-flung locales. Canada remains on the no-entry list.

The state of New Mexico is under a mandatory health advisory issued by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to stop the spread of COVID-19. Anyone crossing a border into the state must follow the New Mexico public health travel restrictions until further notice.

Packing for a trip looks different today. Face masks, hand sanitizer, and gloves fill carry-on bags. A negative COVID-19 test may also be on your packing list. As countries begin to reopen to international tourists, destinations are implementing different regulations and requirements in order to welcome visitors.

Beginning July, Malaysia Airlines will increase international connectivity, as other nations start reopening borders. The flag carrier will resume flights to destinations in Asia, Australia, and Europe. Following the state’s announcement on June 7th to relax interstate travel, the airline will also resume domestic flights this month.

As the travel industry reopens following COVID-19 shutdowns, TPG suggests that you talk to your doctor, follow health officials’ guidance and research local travel restrictions before booking that next trip. We will be here to help you prepare, whether it is next month or next year.​

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