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Cape Verde Prepares for Tourism Revival with Antigen Tests and Diplomatic Efforts

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As the Cape Verde Government prepares to introduce antigen tests, Minister of Tourism and Transport Carlos Santos expressed optimism about the resumption of tourism in the near future. The government has triggered the use of antigen tests for arriving tourists and made an intense diplomatic offensive to accelerate the acceptance of authorized tourists. With a reduction in Covid-19 cases, particularly on the island of Santiago, where the number of positive cases per hundred thousand inhabitants has decreased to less than 25, the government is optimistic about the prospects for tourism revival.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Cape Verde Government is introducing antigen tests for tourists arriving in the country, following the example of the Canary Islands and Cuba, and the European Commission's recommendation.
  • Minister Carlos Santos stated that the government has made significant diplomatic efforts to accelerate the acceptance of authorized tourists from other countries, with letters sent to over 27 countries.
  • The Minister emphasized the importance of physical distancing and maintaining health measures to further reduce the number of Covid-19 cases.
  • The government has prepared the Tourism Revival Plan, which includes the Program for the Promotion of Internal Tourism, Digital Nomads, and the Business Promotion.
  • The National Tourism Council analyzed the current situation of the sector and prospects for the future, including the development of nature and rural tourism, cultural presentation, and staff preparation.
  • The government aims to launch a document outlining the general lines of the sector's operational program in the coming year.

Statistics:

  • Over 27 countries were approached by the government regarding the acceptance of authorized tourists.
  • The island of Santiago has seen a significant reduction in Covid-19 cases, with less than 25 positive cases per hundred thousand inhabitants.
  • The government has prepared the Tourism Revival Plan, which includes several initiatives and projects.
  • The Program for the Promotion of Internal Tourism, Digital Nomads, and the Business Promotion aims to support the revival of tourism in Cape Verde.
  • The government will launch a document outlining the general lines of the sector's operational program in the coming year.

Sources:

  • Carlos Santos, Minister of Tourism and Transport, as quoted in Al Bawaba (2020)

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