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St Kitts and Nevis to Reopen for Tourism in October 2020

St. Kitts and Nevis | August 19, 2020

The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis today announced plans to reopen its borders to foreign tourism beginning in October 2020. According to the Prime Minister, Dr. Timothy Harris, the reopening will allow the resumption of commercial passenger air and sea traffic entering the twin islands’ ports.

During a press briefing held last week, Harris stated that the Federation’s major hotels would continue their role as committed partners to the tourism sector. The islands’ phased reopening will be conducted in concert with St Kitts and Nevis’ Chief Medical Officer and other medical experts.

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