With flights closed and borders closed amid a coronavirus pandemic, some countries offer to pay tourists to visit once the crisis is over, according to a report.
In Italy, travelers to Sicily will be paid half of their plane fare, as well as for one of every three nights they spend at a local hotel, The Sun reports. They will also receive museum tickets and archeological sites.
The government will use 50 million euros – nearly $ 55 million – to fund the effort, news outlets reported.
In Mexico, the Cancun resort also plans to offer hotel specials for returning tourists.
According to the Cancun Hotel Association, the offer “Come to Cancun 2 for 1” will include two free nights for every two paid, as well as possible flight discounts, The Sun reported.
In Bulgaria, several beaches will be opened free of charge and include facilities such as sun loungers and umbrellas, although the government will not pay tourists for their holidays.
Meanwhile, the Japan Tourism Board has clarified that the campaign under consideration to pay half of the tourist fee is only for domestic tourists, UK standards report.
The campaign seeks to “stimulate domestic travel demand in Japan after the COVID-19 pandemic and only cover part of the cost of domestic travel.”
During a press conference, The Japan Times reported earlier that Hiroshi Tabata of the Japan Tourism Agency said the government planned to allocate $ 12.5 billion for a replacement program that could be launched as soon as July.
