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Israel lifts ban on travel to Ukraine

The ban will take effect on Monday, June 14.

21:05, 11.06.2021

EU countries clear plan to ease cross-border tourism over summer – media

Restrictions for other travelers should be based on the degree to which the country they are coming from has COVID-19 infections under control.

17:50, 11.06.2021

FM Kuleba urges Italy to re-open borders for Ukrainian tourists

On June 3, Ukraine was not included in the list of third countries whose citizens are allowed to enter EU member states.

16:30, 10.06.2021

Ukraine, Egypt talk expanding cooperation in tourism

Ukrainians were among first nationalities to visit Egypt since the resumption of inbound tourism early July 2020

13:30, 04.06.2021

Over half of Ukrainians planning to spend next vacation within Ukraine

Four out of five Ukrainians (78.5%) have not yet been on vacation in 2021.

11:00, 01.06.2021

Another three countries open for Ukrainian tourists as of May 18 – Foreign Ministry

These are Greece, Cyprus, and Seychelles.

14:00, 18.05.2021

Castles and ghosts: Ukraine could offer new tourist routes for myth lovers

A country with a rich historical past and developed mythology has a lot to offer international tourists.

18:45, 01.04.2021

Another nine countries re-open borders for Ukrainian tourists – FM Kuleba

As of today, Ukrainian citizens may visit 104 countries.

14:25, 26.03.2021

Ukraine-Bulgaria joint group on tourism to resume work

This year, the officials will meet in Sofia after a pause.

10:15, 25.02.2021

EU names condition for resumption of non-essential travel for tourists from Ukraine

On January 28, the EU updated the list of states whose citizens are allowed to enter EU countries.

10:15, 12.02.2021

Tourist flows to rebound no earlier than late 2023 – forecast

It will be possible to talk about any resumption only in late 2023.

15:40, 09.02.2021

COVID-19: Ukraine updates list of red, green zone countries

Compared to the previous week, the Maldives and Moldova have been included in the red zone.

15:15, 05.02.2021

Ukraine approves tourism development plan until 2023

The document provides for a number of measures in the field of protection, revival and effective use of cultural heritage sites.

16:55, 04.02.2021

COVID-19: Ukraine updates list of red, green zone countries

Upon returning from the red zone destinations, Ukrainians are obliged to self-quarantine.

20:59, 29.01.2021

EU keeps travel curbs on Ukrainian citizens in place amid COVID-19

Only six countries are on the EU's green zone list.

10:15, 29.01.2021

Sri Lanka fully reopens borders for tourists – media

Sri Lanka currently has a PCR testing capacity for 2,500 tourist arrivals per day.

23:50, 21.01.2021

Ukraine's tourism industry sees over US$2 bln in losses over coronavirus pandemic

The agency plans to publish detailed results of the industry's operation in 2020 in early February.

17:58, 20.01.2021

FM Kuleba predicts more EU countries to open borders to Ukrainians by tourist season

The EU countries are separated from Ukraine by a "COVID curtain," FM Kuleba said.

13:15, 12.01.2021

Over US$3.6 mln allocated in 2021 budget for development of Ukraine's tourism

Initially, the sum was double.

16:35, 16.12.2020

Ukraine updates global travel advisories amid COVID-19 epidemic

A complete list of "red" and "green" countries can be found on the Health Ministry's website.

15:20, 20.11.2020

Kuleba: EU not discussing option to ease quarantine-related entry rules for Ukrainians

All efforts there are aimed at combating the pandemic.

13:25, 05.11.2020

Ukraine's Tourism Agency, Google sign memorandum of cooperation

The document provides for joint work on digital transformation.

14:25, 02.11.2020

Zelensky cancels visas for tourists from China until Jan 31, 2021

The new rules will be effective from August 1, 2020.

13:40, 28.07.2020

Ukraine, Egypt start talks to resume tourism cooperation amid COVID-19 pandemic

Tourists who arrive in Egypt after July 1, 2020, are required to fill out a special declaration when boarding a plane and undergo a temperature screening upon arrival.

19:15, 16.07.2020

Zelensky signs law to support culture, creative industries, tourism

The law is aimed at ensuring the industries' survival, as well as social and economic guarantees for their employees.

18:55, 13.07.2020

Ukrainian tourists detained in Greece return to Ukraine (Video)

By agreement with the Greek border guards, the citizens of Ukraine did not undergo deportation proceedings.

13:10, 08.07.2020

Five countries re-open borders for Ukrainians from July 1 – Infrastructure minister

The EU will review its "safe" countries list every two weeks.

12:55, 01.07.2020

Ukraine, Turkey to relaunch flights from July 1

The two presidents believe it will give impetus to the gradual recovery of the tourism industry.

19:59, 24.06.2020

Egypt to resume limited flights to resorts least affected by coronavirus starting July

Egypt has so far allowed 155 hotels that have met safety protocols to reopen at a reduced occupancy rate to revive its key tourism sector, which has been hit hard by the virus restrictions.

10:40, 12.06.2020

Ukraine's health minister: Hotels, health centers to reopen from June 10

Face masks and social distancing will be mandated despite the introduced easing of the quarantine.

16:30, 05.06.2020

"Magnets”: Zelensky announces projects for tourism development

They could be interesting to potential investors, President suggests.

22:40, 03.06.2020

Ukraine gov't seeks creating "completely new model" of tourism

The tourism sector is one of the most affected by quarantine bans.

14:40, 27.05.2020

Ukraine, Turkey start talks on re-launch of flights, tourist trips

Both countries are about to lift the coronavirus-related curbs.

11:00, 26.05.2020

Eleven EU states agree on rules for tourism reopening – media

The agreement was announced following a video conference between the foreign ministers of Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain, Italy, Austria, Croatia, Portugal, Malta, Slovenia and Bulgaria.

15:15, 19.05.2020

Georgia's Batumi expecting foreign tourists starting July

Batumi and Adjara will be one of the first destinations where Ukrainian tourists may fly to relax at sea beaches, in the mountains and national parks, as well as take advantage of many other tourist attractions the region offers.

16:02, 15.05.2020

Government explains whether Ukrainians to be able to spend summer vacations abroad

EU countries are unlikely to reopen their borders until mid-summer, official notes.

09:00, 30.04.2020

Ukraine's Cabinet sets to save national tourism industry

Bill No. 3377 is designed to save domestic travel agencies from mass ruin.

14:00, 29.04.2020

Ukraine's leading party chief harshly responds to Georgian PM's statement over Saakashvili

"No country in the world will tell us whom to appoint," MP said.

18:40, 24.04.2020

Wildfire destroys 30% of tourist sites in Chornobyl zone

However, main tourist attractions have survived the blaze.

13:00, 15.04.2020

Zelensky calls on Ukrainians to engage in domestic tourism amid coronavirus outbreak

There is the lowest number of coronavirus cases in Ukraine compared to many European countries.

23:59, 05.03.2020

Tourist flow to Chornobyl Exclusion Zone grows

Considering the trend observed in February, Ukraine might see a tourist boom in Chornobyl in 2020.

12:00, 05.03.2020

MFA Ukraine summons Serbian envoy over occupied Crimea symbols at Belgrade expo

The Serbian ambassador acknowledged the unfortunate fact and confirmed Serbia's continued support for territorial integrity and state sovereignty of Ukraine.

23:10, 24.02.2020

Kyiv among world's 50 most Instagrammable places

The Ukrainian capital ranked 33rd.

14:40, 22.01.2020

Passenger traffic across Ukraine-Russia border declines by almost 10% in 2019 – border guards

Over 102 million people underwent passport control on the Ukrainian border in 2019.

16:24, 14.01.2020

Forbes: Kyiv among best underrated capital cities you need to put on your bucket list

Often referred to as the "City of Golden Domes," Kyiv is the mother of Eastern Slavic civilization.

22:15, 06.01.2020

Kyiv Regional Administration launches website with about twenty 3D virtual tours

It will be translated into English.

22:55, 22.12.2019

Some 1.5 mln foreign tourists visit Kyiv in nine months of 2019

The city's budget received US$2.58 million in tourist tax.

10:00, 12.12.2019

EBRD set to help Ukrainian businesses develop tourism in 2020

The program provides for the development of private travel companies through non-financial tools.

11:00, 27.11.2019

Ukraine to spend US$9.7 mln to promote its tourism potential in 2020

The Ukrainian government earlier authorized the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine to manage the tourism sector.

14:17, 06.11.2019

Visiting Chornobyl among Top 50 most sought-after travel experiences

Going on safari in Africa and cruising around the Caribbean also feature in the top 50 list.

21:30, 31.10.2019