Countries are grappling with how to safely resume tourism as coronavirus numbers recede. Last week the European Union called for a safe reopening of borders between member states with similar rates of COVID-19 infections. And countries and regions around the world who have claimed success in managing the virus are taking concrete steps to reopen hotels and hospitality facilities and establish safe travel zones.
But due to the unpredictable nature of the virus, policies could change at the last minute if there’s a potential risk of a rise in infections. Our ability to travel for leisure over the next few months will be impacted by each government’s public health advice; trace and test capabilities; border protocols, and social distancing laws. For now, as travel restrictions are eased, here’s a look at how tourism may resume this year.
India
Following the order of resuming domestic flights in India, the Indian government has how permitted hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality services and shopping malls to open from June 8. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) will also be issued by the health ministry, which will focus on ensuring social distancing and to control the spread of Covid-19. A limited number of activities will remain barred throughout the country. These include international air travel of passengers, operation of Metro Rail, etc.
Australia and New Zealand
Australia and New Zealand have formally agreed to introduce a “trans-Tasman travel bubble” to enable travel to resume between the neighbouring countries once it is safe to do so. The agreement would allow passengers to travel between the two nations without a 14-day quarantine period on either side. No timetable has been drawn up yet, though Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison has suggested October is the earliest it might open to international travellers.
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