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.
CROATIA HAS REOPENED TO TOURISTS FROM ALL COUNTRIES
As of July 1 2020, Croatia has now reopened to all tourists. EU/EEA countries and nations can enter with no reason given, while ‘third-party' countries outside the EU are welcome, but must show proof of accommodation or tourist activity.
Puerto Rico Will Reopen Its Beaches and Ease COVID-19 Lockdown Restrictions
Puerto Rico's beaches, marinas and pools will reopen this week after a lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19. On Tuesday, Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi announced an easing of restrictions that, along with reopening beaches, will eliminate a