Over 2000 tourist bookings cancelled: Minister Ali Waheed

Minister of Tourism Ali Waheed on late Tuesday, noted that 2083 tourist bookings were cancelled in light of the pandemic caused by the Novel Coronavirus.

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Minister of Tourism Ali Waheed during the press conference held Tuesday at the President's Office. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI / MIHAARU

Ahmed Aiham

2020-01-29 12:37:13

Minister of Tourism Ali Waheed on late Tuesday, noted that 2083 tourist bookings were cancelled in light of the pandemic caused by the Novel Coronavirus.

During the press conference held at the President's Office over the government's preventative measures, Minister Waheed said that 1466 out of the cancelled bookings were made by Chinese nationals, adding that the number of cancellations is expected to rise.

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