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Travel bubble talks continue however discussions are quite delicate - AG

Travel bubble talks continue however discussions are quite delicate - AG

By Vijay Narayan
07/08/2020
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum

Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says talks continue with Australia and New Zealand about the travel bubble however the talks are at a delicate stage.

While speaking at the Nadi Chamber of Commerce Business Forum, Sayed-Khaiyum says those discussions will continue and the government will also remain focused on assisting the tourism industry in getting ready for the borders to be opened.

He says the travel packages are being put together to attract the tourists when the borders open.

He also says over 20 yachts have come in as part of the Blue Lanes.

Sayed-Khaiyum says a few more yachts are expected to come in over the next few months.

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