U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. – U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism Joseph Boschulte is reminding Virgin Islanders and visitors to the Territory to continue complying with public health guidance to mitigate the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the Territory. Responding to international reports concerning a spike in cases in …
July, 2020
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6 July
Tourism in Baja California Suffers a Decline During July 4 Weekend
-Editorial The pandemic has impacted tourism around the world but Baja California is taking action to continue supporting the local economy. In normal times, thousands of tourists would travel to the beaches of Baja California to enjoy a relaxing weekend. This year things were different as tourism experienced a decline …
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5 July
Sonora Closed Its Border to Non-Essential Travel
-Editorial Mexican authorities in Sonora closed the U.S-Sonora border to nonessential travel this holiday weekend when Arizonans would normally travel to Mexican beach towns like Rocky Point and San Carlos to celebrate the Fourth of July. Starting Saturday, July 4, southbound travelers without the essential business in Sonora were turned …
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4 July
BAJA CALIFORNIA PREPARES WITH PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR POSSIBLE VISITORS THIS JULY 4
The state prepares preventive measures before the possible massive arrival of visitors this July 4: Mario Escobedo, Secretary of Sustainable Economy. The head of the agency indicated that the intention is to protect the health of service providers and those who responsibly planned their visit. TIJUANA, B.C.- Given the possible …
June, 2020
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23 June
Rocky Point Reopens with COVID Safety Protocols
A popular vacation spot for many people in the region has reopened after being closed to tourists for three months due to COVID-19. Puerto Peñasco, also known as Rocky Point or Arizona’s Beach for its proximity to this state, is now welcoming tourists, but with many restrictions. “All we ask …
May, 2020
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31 May
THE BAJA CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT PREPARES THE “ROUTE OF THE SEA” TO REACTIVATE THE ECONOMY
The value chain of fishermen, aquaculturists, and coastal communities will be strengthened. The attraction will be the gastronomic, landscape, and climatic experience of the State’s coasts. ENSENADA, B.C.- With the aim of stimulating the economy in Baja California when the pandemic caused by COVID19 ends, the Government headed by Jaime …
April, 2020
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20 April
Border Travel Restrictions to Continue
-Editorial The travel restrictions due to COVID-19 will continue through the month of May, the Department of Homeland Security announced. Border travel restrictions at the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders have been extended 30 days. Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf tweeted that in close collaboration, the U.S., Mexico, …
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10 April
SRE urges to avoid non-essential travel during Easter
Mexico City. – The Government of Mexico reiterates the call to all Mexican people to avoid international travel, to and from Mexico, for non-essential reasons, such as recreation or tourism, particularly during Easter. This, in accordance with the measures to counteract the transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in the world …
February, 2020
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15 February
United Airlines Aquires Westwind School of Aeronautics
United Airlines says it has inked a deal to acquire Phoenix-based Westwind School of Aeronautics. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Chicago-based United said it will become the only major U.S.-based airline to operate its own flight academy. Westwind is located in north Phoenix at Deer Valley Airport. Prior …
January, 2020
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22 January
Mexican citizens will need to get new online permit to enter the European Union
-Editorial New politics of the European Parliament have ruled about a new document requirement for travelers entering the European Union from Mexico, and other Latin American countries in 2020. This is the ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System), a permit for travelers, which will serve as a temporary visa, …
