Come August 1, and Sri Lanka would reopen its tourism sector but restricting visitors to small groups, to begin with, according to media reports.
The country attracted around 2 million tourists last year and the sector contributes around 11 per cent to the nation's gross domestic product.
Small groups from around the world would be allowed to visit Sri Lanka from August and stay in approved five-star hotels that have put strict safety measures in place.
In SriLanka, the main tourist season typically begins in around November. If the government approves the plan, Bandaranaike International Airport and Mattala International Airport, which have been closed under coronavirus restrictions, would partially reopen. Testing facilities would be set up at the airports and private hospitals are expected to provide assistance to tourists as part of the plans.
Popular sites such as the Yala national park, Udawalawe, Arugam Bay, Trincomalee and selected beach areas would be among those open for tourists
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