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Saint Lucia Welcomes Back Canadian Visitors With First Air Canada Vacations Flight

Saint Lucia Welcomes Back Canadian Visitors With First Air Canada Vacations Flight

TORONTO, Ontario (Thursday, October 22, 2020) — Saint Lucia is welcoming back Canadian visitors to its shores this fall, starting November.

The first flight, Air Canada Vacations, will depart from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport, after nearly eight months of no air service, following the onset of the COVID-19 global pandemic.

“Direct service from Toronto plays a vital role in Saint Lucia’s tourism recovery efforts,” commented Dominic Fedee, Saint Lucia’s Minister of Tourism.

“Canada is our third largest source market for international travel, and we would like to thank our Canadian tourism partners, stakeholders and future visitors for their patience and continued support.”

Air Canada will also resume its direct non-stop service, from Toronto to Saint Lucia, operating on a once-a-week frequency, every Saturday, then increasing to three weekly flights, starting in December.

Reputed for its natural beauty and diverse attractions, including the signature Piton Mountains — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — Saint Lucia officially opened its borders to international travelers on June 4, as part of Phase One of its reopening plan.

Since reopening, the island has safely welcomed over 16,000 international guests from the United Kingdom and the USA. Adding to consumer confidence, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has reduced Saint Lucia’s Covid-19 rating to the lowest – Level 1, as one of only eight countries globally.

Canadian visitors will be required to obtain a negative PCR (Polymerized Chain Reaction) test, within seven days prior to travel; and all visitors and returning nationals must complete a Pre-Arrival registration form, prior to departure, which can be found on www.stlucia.org.

The page features a checklist overview of mandatory requirements to ensure that visitors are not denied entry upon arrival.

Phase One of Saint Lucia’s reopening plan includes heightened airport screening protocols, with temperature checks upon arrival and mandatory testing of any symptomatic passengers. Additionally, anyone exhibiting signs and symptoms will be subject to immediate isolation and testing, with possible quarantine or treatment should a passenger test positive — at their own cost.

Passengers arriving with proof of a negative PCR test are exempt from on-island testing (unless symptomatic) and advance through immigration, baggage claim, customs, and arrivals, for transportation to their Covid-19 certified hotel.

The government of Saint Lucia has developed COVID-19 certification guidelines for all hotels, with specific criteria, including a fully equipped nurses station at each property, luggage sanitization upon check in, strict sanitation protocols for housekeeping, and social distancing measures in place.

“Saint Lucia has taken extensive safety measures to protect its people and visitors to mitigate the spread of Covid-19,” added the Tourism Minister. “Canadians can travel, with confidence, knowing Saint Lucia is a safe destination. We are excited to welcome you back.”

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