Cultural institutions face tough decisions: Is it safe to drop mask and vaccine requirements, and would doing so be more likely to lure audiences back or keep them away?
Category: Coronavirus Reopenings
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New Car Sales Are Rising Thanks to Purchases by the Well-Off
A larger proportion of new cars are being bought by affluent Americans as prices and interest rates for auto loans climb, analysts said.
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How Did Covid Change Travel? Readers Had a Lot to Say.
The ups and downs of the last five years have had a huge impact on how we fly, where we go and whether we travel at all. We asked readers to share their stories.
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French Cinema Celebrates Its Covid Recovery
The French movie industry has been celebrating statistics that show an increase in movie attendance.
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How Did Covid Change Your Life?
The New York Times wants to hear from readers reflecting on what life looks like now, five years later.
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Snow and Rain Disrupt China’s Lunar New Year Travel Rush
Hundreds of flights and trains have been canceled as China’s most important holiday approaches, and more bad weather is in the forecast.
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China’s Travel Economy Is Slowly Coming Back. Here’s Where It Stands.
Over a year after China opened its borders following the pandemic, international trips are still lagging, although domestic travel is more popular.
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China Drops Covid P.C.R. Test Rule for Inbound Travelers
It was not clear, however, whether travelers would still be required to take antigen tests.
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China Has Reopened to Tourists. The Hard Part Is Getting There.
Despite loosened visa rules, the number of flights into China is still a small fraction of what it was before the pandemic, fueled partly by geopolitical tensions.
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Japan’s Ski Mecca, Niseko, Is Desperate for Workers
The New York Times – Travel:Japan reopened its borders just in time for the winter season. The Niseko area is straining to meet the pent-up demand.
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China to Drop Covid Quarantine for Incoming Travelers
The New York Times – Travel:From Jan. 8, visitors will be required to show only a negative P.C.R. test taken within 48 hours. The restrictions had cut the country off from the rest of the world for nearly three years.
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With ‘Zero Covid,’ China Proved It’s Good at Control. Governance Is Harder.
The New York Times – Business:For a powerful government that has bragged about its command of the country, its absence at a moment of crisis has made the public question its credibility.