3 December 2020 06:14 pm
Plans have been made to open the airport in accordance with the COVID guidelines enabling foreign tourists to enter the country following the approval of the health authorities, Minister of Tourism Prasanna Ranatunga said.
The Minister said a number of requests had been made with regard to the need to expedite the opening of the airport to tourists.
A special discussion was also held with the Health Minister and the health authorities on this regard yesterday.
Meanwhile, Chairperson of the SLTDA Kimarli Fernando stated that 80 tourist service locations had been identified to facilitate tourists visiting the country in accordance with the COVID health guidelines.