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.
PERU REOPENING FOR INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ON OCTOBER 5
Peru officially reopened borders for international flights on October 5th, following the formal announcement made by President Martín Vizcarra on Friday, September 25th. Phase 4 of Peru’s economic reactivation plan started allowing: “The transport of passengers by rail, maritime and air transport is being authorized from Oct. 5,
Antigua and Barbuda Begins Vaccinations for Tourism Workers
The government of Antigua and Barbuda has begun the COVID-19 vaccination process for frontline workers in the tourism industry. In just the past week, over 2,000 hospitality professionals across Antigua and Barbuda were vaccinated, officials said. “We are encouraged by the enthusiasm of our tourism stakeholders who made themselves available for the vaccine,” said Colin C. James , CEO of the Tourism Authority. “The continued health and safety of our tourism workers remains a priority for us as we welcome visitors safely...