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'Travel bubble' proposed to restart Malta's tourism industry
A COVID-19 travel arrangement is being proposed connecting Malta to Sicily, Sweden, Germany and Israel

Caroline Curmi

Travel lovers have undoubtedly had their plans for the year thwarted due to the pandemic which has seen airports worldwide, including Malta, close down for an indefinite period. However, as the situation in Malta gradually stabilizes, talks are now in progress to restart the tourism industry by opening a channel between countries who have responded positively to the threat of Coronavirus.

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A concept first proposed by Tourism Minister Julia Farrugia Portelli and then by the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association, an agreement could be reached that would allow travel between Malta and four other destinations: Sicily, Sweden, Germany and Israel.

Referred to as "travel bubbles", this would be a restricted form of travel which could re-ignite the tourism industry in a relatively safe way.

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As England moves to enforce a two-week quarantine on people who fly into the country, this could be one safety measure which could be implemented, should the project be green-lit.

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At the time of writing, it is not clear when the airport will re-open however the EU have extended its travel ban till the 15th of June. 

9th May 2020


Caroline Curmi
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Caroline Curmi
When she’s not having a quarter-life crisis, Caroline is either drawing in a café, frittering her salary on sushi or swearing at traffic in full-on Gozitan. There is also the occasional daytime drink somewhere in the equation. Or two. A creative must be allowed at least one vice.

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