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.
Abu Dhabi Reopening For Tourism: All Entry Requirements
Abu Dhabi has reopened for tourism as of December 24 and is allowing all visa-on-arrival eligible nations to visit, with a ‘green’ list of 16 countries that may enter quarantine-free. At a time when we are seeing almost every country announce new closures, restrictions and cancellations, Abu Dhabi’s reopening is some positive news in an otherwise bleak travel environment, even if the entry requirements are a little complex.
Bermuda Preparing for Hotel Inventory and Flight Increases
Bermuda tourism stakeholders expect hotel inventory and commercial airline flights to increase significantly this month as government officials chart a post-COVID path to recovery for the territory’s tourism industry. Bermuda’s available hotel inventory will increase from 420 rooms