<p>Maldives on Wednesday announced the reopening of its borders for tourists amidst the Covid-19 pandemic and said the country is a safe destination.</p>.<p>Maldives has reopened its borders for international visitors and has commenced 'safe tourism', Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) said.</p>.<p>"Today we have opened our borders and we started tourism after over three months of lockdown," MMPRC Managing Director Thoyyib Mohamed said in a digital press conference.</p>.<p>The government and private sector have worked over the last few months on preparations to ensure high safety and hygiene standards for travellers in the new normal, he added.</p>.<p>"We are looking into working in partnership with stakeholders in rebuilding tourism. A big component of our recovery plan will be working with stakeholders such as airlines, tour operators, local stakeholders and maintaining brand visibility mainly through campaigns on digital platforms," Mohamed said.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/coronavirus-live-news-covid-19-latest-updates.html" target="_blank">CORONAVIRUS SPECIAL COVERAGE ONLY ON DH</a></strong></p>.<p>Maldives' Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid said, "Responding to Covid-19 has been tough, but we always knew that we will come back stronger...".</p>.<p>Maldives is opening its borders for tourists today because it is a safe tourist destination. It is a safe place for people to work, he added.</p>.<p>Maldives' Minister of Health Abdulla Ameen said all health and safety measures have been put in place for the safety of the visitors.</p>.<p>MMPRC is the national tourism office of the Maldives responsible for carrying out activities to promote the country as the most preferred island destination of the world.</p>
<p>Maldives on Wednesday announced the reopening of its borders for tourists amidst the Covid-19 pandemic and said the country is a safe destination.</p>.<p>Maldives has reopened its borders for international visitors and has commenced 'safe tourism', Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) said.</p>.<p>"Today we have opened our borders and we started tourism after over three months of lockdown," MMPRC Managing Director Thoyyib Mohamed said in a digital press conference.</p>.<p>The government and private sector have worked over the last few months on preparations to ensure high safety and hygiene standards for travellers in the new normal, he added.</p>.<p>"We are looking into working in partnership with stakeholders in rebuilding tourism. A big component of our recovery plan will be working with stakeholders such as airlines, tour operators, local stakeholders and maintaining brand visibility mainly through campaigns on digital platforms," Mohamed said.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/coronavirus-live-news-covid-19-latest-updates.html" target="_blank">CORONAVIRUS SPECIAL COVERAGE ONLY ON DH</a></strong></p>.<p>Maldives' Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid said, "Responding to Covid-19 has been tough, but we always knew that we will come back stronger...".</p>.<p>Maldives is opening its borders for tourists today because it is a safe tourist destination. It is a safe place for people to work, he added.</p>.<p>Maldives' Minister of Health Abdulla Ameen said all health and safety measures have been put in place for the safety of the visitors.</p>.<p>MMPRC is the national tourism office of the Maldives responsible for carrying out activities to promote the country as the most preferred island destination of the world.</p>