CRUISE Lines International Association (CLIA) has welcomed the White House’s decision to lift international travel restrictions to the United States from 19 Nov. The White House announced overnight it would be lifting the COVID travel ban, allowing entry for vaccinated travellers. White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Jeffrey Zients said fully...
CRUISE Lines International Association (CLIA) has welcomed the White House’s decision to lift international travel restrictions to the United States from 19 Nov.
The White House announced overnight it would be lifting the COVID travel ban, allowing entry for vaccinated travellers.
White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Jeffrey Zients said fully vaccinated travellers from anywhere in the world would be able to fly to the United States, though they would also be subject to new testing and contact-tracing procedures.
Zients said the new system will be “relying on individuals, rather than a country-based approach”.
CLIA joined its peers in the travel and tourism sector in showing its appreciation for the Biden Administration’s recognition of the importance of international travel to the American economy, and for establishing a path for international visitors to travel to the United States responsibly.
“The cruise industry is an important driver of international visits to the United States, prompting approximately 2.5 million international visitors to travel to the United States to embark on a cruise in 2019, representing nearly 18% of all US cruise embarkations,” CLIA said.
“International cruise visitors in the United States spend US$4.5 billion annually on hotel stays, transportation, retail and other US businesses, supporting nearly 60,000 American jobs.
“Our members look forward to welcoming international travellers, including from the United Kingdom and the European Union, back to the United States while continuing to prioritise public health.”
