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.
Seychelles Reopens Tourism For All Countries
On June 1st Seychelles reopened to tourists from 19 countries, with additional rounds of countries added since the original reopening. on March 4, 2021, they announced that on March 25, 2021 all countries would once again be allowed to visit the Seychelles, due in part to their extremely successful vaccination campaign.
St. Maarten COVID-19 Entry Requirements Travelers Need To Know
St. Maarten is well known for its exotic native heritage, beautiful beaches and lagoons, a mountain range, luxury hotels and elegant villas. While St. Maarten’s tourism was decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the nation has began its recovery after opening for international tourists back in July.