Wednesday 5 August 2020

Latin America looks to restart it tourism industries

Costa Rica
Costa Rica is restarting its tourism with the development of 16 health protocols. 

The Costa Rica Tourism Board and representatives of the local private sector have unveiled a list of 16 health protocols for the safe reopening of some of the country’s most popular tourism areas affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 16 protocols were agreed by a committee of professionals from the country’s public and private sectors. Websites: www.visitcostarica.com and www.lata.travel 

Quito, Ecuador 
The Quito Tourism Board has announced a series of new measures to ensure the safe return of domestic and international tourism.

The Quito International Airport has resumed operations with strict sanitary security protocols and the Ecuador Tourism Authority has introduced guidelines and biosafety protocols to be implemented by all restaurants, hotels, attractions and establishments. Websites: www.quitotravel.ec/en and www.lata.travel 

Colombia
Colombia, with the support of the World Tourism Organisation, has launched a tourism biosecurity touristic seal to certify that hotels, bar, restaurants and other operators and tourist attractions comply with protocols established by the national government to combat the spread of coronavirus. Websites: www.procolombia.co and www.lata.travel

Nicaragua 
Nicaragua has announced plans to reactivate tourism (which was growing 25% annually in Jan/Feb) in ways that follow biosecurity protocols. It will start with domestic travel, before moving onto regional and finally long-haul travel. All tourism will take place within the framework of the National Protocol against COVID-19, a tailored approach based on international co-operation. With the restart of tourism comes a number of new investments such as Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua’s dining / entertainment district, which is undergoing improvements and expansion, including 18 new eateries. Websites: www.intur.gob.ni and www.lata.travel 

Panama 
Panama has been recognised by the WHO as one of the countries with the fastest response to its first case of COVID-19. The country has decided to keep its borders closed to avoid further spread and is currently focusing on the revival of its domestic tourism. It aims to welcome international tourists in the second half of 2020 or first half of 2021. Websites: www.visitpanama.com and www.lata.travel 

Mexico 
Mexico’s regional tourism boards have introduced new measures to ensure the safety of prospective visitors. Riviera Nayarit on Mexico’s Pacific coast has earned the Safe Travel Stamp form the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) for adhering to all hygiene protocols to protect the health of visitors. Websites: www.visitmexico.com, www.RivieraNayarit.com and www.lata.travel


Belize
Belize As Belize reopens to international travellers, new travel norms and guidelines have been put in place for the accommodation sector. The Belize Tourist Board’s Tourism Gold Standard Recognition enhances hotel and restaurant cleaning, social interaction, workplace policies, and operating procedures. Websites: www.belizetourismboard.org and www.lata.travel

The Latin American Travel Association is represented by Lotus. Website: 

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