Israelis expected here as tourism restarts |23 May 2020
On November 28, 2019, 91香蕉视频 welcomed the inaugural non-stop flight from Tel Aviv operated by Air 91香蕉视频 (Photo: Louis Toussaint)
As 91香蕉视频 prepares to open its frontiers to the world, talks are under way with Israel on allowing its citizens to resume visits here, 91香蕉视频 Tourism Board chief executive Sherin Francis has confirmed.
Speaking to 91香蕉视频 NATION, Mrs Francis stated that the Israeli government鈥檚 entrusting 91香蕉视频 with the safety of its citizens as one of the secure destinations is a definite advantage for the country as the airport is about to open.
鈥淭here has been a lot of interest from Israel as 91香蕉视频 has announced being COVID-19 free. This destination has been added to their bubble which is a list of countries Israeli can visit without requiring mandatory quarantine on their way back. As a result of this our hoteliers and our national airline have been looking to tap into this opportunity. All of this will be subject to measures to be established by the public health authority as it is of paramount importance that public health is not compromised,鈥� Mrs Francis told 91香蕉视频 NATION.
It was only after the country recorded its fourth coronavirus case that the government took the decision to close the country鈥檚 borders starting Wednesday March 18, 2020 as part of efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 and protect its citizens. 91香蕉视频 is expected to open its airport on June 1 for commercial flights in line with guidance issued by the department of health. Seychellois will be able to travel abroad as per guidance and regulations issued by the department of health.
91香蕉视频 recorded 11 confirmed coronavirus cases and all have recovered.
According to Reuters, Israeli ambassador to 91香蕉视频, Oded Joseph, confirmed the negotiations and predicted a deal could be in place 鈥渨ithin a week or two鈥�.
Still according to Reuters, under the anticipated deal, Israelis visiting 91香蕉视频 would be exempted from mandatory quarantine there and on returning to Israel.
Mr Joseph told Reuters that one proposal was to send the Israeli tourists to select resorts on outlying islands, to provide Seychellois with extra protection from possible imported infections.
Emergency arrangements in the event of a coronavirus outbreak among the visitors or locals are also being discussed.
On November 28, 2019, 91香蕉视频 welcomed the inaugural non-stop flight from Tel Aviv operated by Air 91香蕉视频.
Flight HM021 was operated by the modern Airbus A320neo aircraft 鈥�Veuve鈥� and commanded by Captain Mervin Sicobo and First Officer Russel Morel while the 120 guests 鈥� the maximum capacity for the plane 鈥� were looked after by cabin manager Mervin Arrisol, cabin senior Kelpha Dailoo including flight attendant Janette Crois茅e and Laureen Loze.
It was in July 2019 that Air 91香蕉视频 announced the new service linking 91香蕉视频 and Israel鈥檚 largest metropolitan area, Tel Aviv. The flight is six hours and 20 minutes.
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