After 90% of the population was vaccinated against Covid-19, the island nation opened to visitors with a negative test paper nCoV and not isolation.
From March 25, the island nation lifted travel restrictions on visitors, except for those departing from South Africa. Visitors on entry are required to present a COV negative test, PCR test 72 hours prior to departure. In addition, they are not subject to any quarantine or movement restriction requirements during the trip.
"As soon as the restrictions were lifted, 300 passengers flew in this morning. This is the largest number of passengers in a day we've had in a long time.
“That the planes are carrying tourists is wonderful” said Sylvestre Radegonde, the Seychelles Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism. Hundreds more tourists are on their way here on the following days.
The archipelago closed its borders for the first time in March 2020, easing restrictions three months later and rekindled the intention to gradually loosen restrictions on visitors from low-risk countries. More than 530 hotel facilities in the Seychelles are trained and licensed to welcome international tourists at this time. Photo: CNN
Sherin Francis, CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Commission, said there are very few destinations open to visitors, with a simple epidemic prevention process like their own country. "We've created the difference. Also, we have natural, slow pace of life, vegetation is green, the beautiful beaches and warm temperatures year round.
These things really make The archipelago has become a popular destination, especially during a time when people seek outdoor activities, close to nature and fresh air. "
Besides tourism development, ensuring the health of people and tourists is also a top priority. The flexible reopening strategy to welcome guests during the pandemic, comes after 90% of the population has received the first shot of the vaccine, and half of them have received a second dose. According to the New York Times global vaccination tracking report, the Seychelles is second only to Israel in its race to become the first country to vaccinate the entire population of the covid-19 vaccine.
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Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism of the Seychelles said, based on the change of the epidemic situation, the island nation will correct prevention practices. "People will still be able to get infected, nothing is 100% certain. But considering the measures we are taking, we are confident that we will protect you and your citizens. me, "he said.
However, the restrictions on traveling between countries are always changing, combined with the third wave of nCoV in Europe, so the Seychelles has not been able to welcome the traditional market from the UK. However, tourism experts in the island nation believe now is the right time to invite tourists back. This is reflected in the number of guests booking at this place. Currently visitors to the island nation are mainly Russia, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, India, Israel.
Like so many other tourist-dependent destinations in the world, the 115-island island nation 1,600 km off the coast of Tanzania has been hit hard by the epidemic. The number of arrivals here will decrease by 70% by 2020. So getting the tourism industry in the right direction is a major national priority and it is more important to be safe.
