The countries that will PAY you to go on holiday after coronavirus
COUNTRIES hit hard by the tourism decline are offering to pay travellers to return once the coronavirus pandemic is over.
Many popular holiday destinations are struggling as flights are grounded and borders have closed around the world.
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The UK has currently advised against all non-essential travel, with a mandatory 14-day quarantine from June 8.
This means travelling abroad may not be likely any time soon, despite pleas from countries such as Spain for tourists to return for the summer season.
However, others are offering deals and even payments to entice travellers.
Here are some of the ways tourist hotspots are offering to pay for your holiday after coronavirus.
Sicily
Sicily, located off the south of Italy, is attempting to lure foreign visitors back to the island.
For every three nights you stay at a hotel, they will cover one of them, along with museum and archeological entry tickets.
They will also pay for half of your plane ticket fare.
The government will use €50 million (£43 million) to fund the scheme, with losses of €1 billion (£876,000) reported from March and April.
Japan
The Japanese government may pay for half of your plane ticket to get travellers to return.
Other incentives are also being considered.
Japan Tourism Agency spokesperson Hiroshi Tabata said during a news conference that the government is putting aside $12.5 billion (£10.2 billion) to encourage tourism, according to local media.
They may also subsidise other travel expenses in the country.
Mexico
Cancun resorts are looking to offer free hotel stays for when Brits return.
According to the Cancun Hotel Association, one new measure will be a "Come to Cancun 2×1" offer.
This will include two free nights for every two paid nights, with some suggestions of plane ticket discounts as well, according to local media.
Bulgaria
Some beaches in Bulgaria are to become free for tourists, as well as the amenities such as sun loungers and umbrellas.
While the government won't pay Brits for their holiday, the offer will incentivise families to return by helping them to save money.
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Brits could also be given money to go on a holiday in the UK, according to Visit Britain boss Patricia Yates.
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She told Sun Online Travel: "So we could be looking at marketing campaigns or yes, you could give money straight to people and incentivise them to holiday at home."
It follows reports that Italians will be offered €500 to go on holiday within the country.
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