written by Rough Guides Editors
updated 12.05.2020
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written by Rough Guides Editors
updated 12.05.2020
As the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is felt around the globe, we aim to ensure that our readers are fully informed. Here is our overview of the major factors of the outbreak and how they may affect travellers and their future travel plans.
While some states and countries across the globe are gradually lifting restrictions, many are still under enforced lockdowns, with people unable to leave their houses except for essential reasons. Around one third of the global population is currently under lockdown, including the UK. The EU – categorized by the World Health Organization as the 'epicenter' of the outbreak – has closed its borders to outside visitors. The IATA Travel Centre is closely monitoring the outbreak and regularly updating the situation for country-specific travel restrictions.
Airport Technology is watching the situation carefully to provide the latest updates regarding the outbreak and safety measures that are in place at major international airports.
At Rough Guides Tailor-Made Trips we are monitoring the situation very carefully and are in constant communication with our local tour operator partners.
We are working closely with our local tour operator partners to ensure maximum flexibility with regard to re-booking travellers booked on forthcoming trips. This may include date changes as well as destination changes, which will only be made in discussion with the traveller. Travellers are also advised to check the terms of their (self-organised) travel insurance to see if they are covered under these circumstances.
Refunds and travel credits will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and will depend on the regulations of the local tour operator. The Rough Guides Tailor-Made Trips team is developing an emergency plan with all local tour operators in order to provide our mutual travellers with maximum flexibility. Please get in touch if you have booked with us and have any concerns.
Traveller wearing a face mask boarding a flight in China © Maridav/Shutterstock
In light of the daily changing nature of the situation, we will no longer be updating this page. For up-to-date travel information, visit our Corona Travel Updates page.
Check the NHS website for health advice relating to COVID-19, and Gov.UK for up-to-date travel advice in the UK. The links in the main article should be used by international readers.
Top image: Travel restrictions due to the spread of coronavirus © Rarrarorro/Shutterstock
written by Rough Guides Editors
updated 12.05.2020
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