A high-level working committee made up of key stakeholders in the tourism sector is to meet on Friday in view of the coronavirus COVID-19, the Government said today.

In a statement, the Ministry for Tourism said the committee will be composed of a number of internal and external stakeholders and will have the remit to take the “necessary decisions and actions, in consultation with the relevant authorities within the Government.”

The Ministry explained that it is continuously monitoring the latest developments in relation to the spread of the coronavirus.

It added that it is in full consultation with the advice and direction being given by the Central Government’s Operational Committee.

“Whilst locally there is no cause for alarm, and the situation remains under control and with no reported cases,” the Ministry said that it is prudent that to remain vigilant in terms of monitoring and in state of preparedness.

“We are aware that the situation might call for decisions that will leave an impact on the local economy, in particular the travel and tourism industry,” the Ministry said.

In this context, and by way of being proactive rather than reactive, the Ministry said that it is joining all forces within the Ministry, together with main stakeholders in the industry for a more coordinated approach in responsive measures.

The Ministry for Tourism invited key stakeholders to form part of a high-level working committee within the Ministry that will start meeting regularly and as deemed necessary.

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