The federal government of Antigua & Barbuda has begun the Covid-19 vaccination course of for frontline employees within the tourism trade.
Talking on the accelerated vaccination course of for these inside the very important tourism trade, chief govt of the Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority, Colin James, mentioned: “We’re inspired by the passion of our tourism stakeholders who made themselves obtainable for the vaccine.
“The continued well being and security of our tourism employees stays a precedence for us as we welcome guests safely to our vacation spot and put together for a powerful tourism rebound when journey restrictions ease inside the subsequent few months in our key supply markets.”
Over 2,000 hospitality professionals throughout Antigua & Barbuda, together with lodge employees, tour operators, restaurant and retail workers, had been vaccinated previously week.
Alex de Brito chairman of the Antigua & Barbuda Accommodations & Tourism Affiliation, said: “It’s of utmost significance for us to guard our workers.
“Our trade can’t survive with out their dedication, exhausting work and dedication to seeing the Business bounce again.
“With so many already taking the step in direction of vaccination, we’re assured that our vacation spot can have a optimistic picture within the worldwide journey media.
“Our message is certainly one which promotes the security of our vacation spot and the dedication that the federal government has proven in reviving the economic system of Antigua and Barbuda and getting us past the grips of the pandemic.”
Moreover, 473 individuals from the airline group additionally obtained their first doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine final week, on the VC Chook Worldwide Airport.
To this point, over 23,000 individuals in Antigua & Barbuda have been vaccinated, from a inhabitants of round 100,000.
These vaccinated embody well being care employees, senior and susceptible residents, educators, these inside the public sector, and tourism frontline employees.
Picture: Antigua & Barbuda Accommodations & Tourism Affiliation
