The Latest: Sri Lanka reopens tourism after 10-month closing
Sri Lanka is welcoming tourists again after keeping the doors closed to visitors for nearly 10 months due to the coronavirus pandemic. The government’s action Thursday is seen as an effort to revive the island nation’s tourism industry, which has been badly hit by the pandemic. Tourism accounts for about 5% of Sri Lanka’s economy and before the pandemic employed 250,000 people directly and up to 3 million indirectly.
St Kitts and Nevis’ Model Tourism Reopening
The twin-island federation of St Kitts and Nevis officially reopened its borders for International tourism on Oct. 31, and in the last three months has helped set an example to the rest of the region on how to undertake a safe tourism reopening amid the challenges of the pandemic. To learn more, Caribbean Journal caught up with Lindsey F. P. Grant, St Kitts and Nevis’ Minister of Tourism, Transport and Ports.
BAHAMAS: COVID-19 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ALL TRAVELERS NEED TO KNOW
The Bahamas first reopened July 1, 2020, but since has gone through many changes when it comes to entry requirements. New COVID-19 entry requirements seem to be ever-changing in the Bahamas, however, we continue to update this post to keep you informed. Here is everything you need to know before you book your trip.