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
BELIZE REOPENING BORDER FOR TOURISM ON OCTOBER 1
Belize will officially begin reopening its borders for tourism on October 1st, 2020, Prime Minister, Dean Barrow announced. The reopening was originally planned for August 15th, 2020 but was delayed after a surge in COVID-19 cases. Entry Requirements Travelers must book flights and hotel