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These 6 countries only welcome rich tourists!

These 6 countries only welcome rich tourists!

As travel restrictions ease, some countries are being more selective about which tourists they will welcome post-pandemic.

Last week, New Zealand's tourism minister expressed his desire to attract wealthy tourists 'instead of those camping all over the country on $10 a day eating dry noodles'.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, countries around the world have experimented with selective tourist entry policies. Now, they are implementing recovery plans - many of which echo this 'quality over quantity' mentality.

Cayman Islands

These 6 countries only welcome rich tourists!

A haven for luxury travelers, the Caribbean's Cayman Islands have struggled to maintain their high-end image — even during the pandemic.

Launched in 2020, the Global Citizen Concierge Program (GCP) gives remote workers the opportunity to make this British Territory their home. Those earning over $100,000 (€98,666) a year can apply for a two-year visa for an annual fee of $1,469.

FIJI

These 6 countries only welcome rich tourists!

During the pandemic, Fiji positioned itself as a haven for billionaires.

Pre-COVID, the tourism industry accounted for 38 percent of Fiji's economy. To kick-start a revival, the country is placing a continued focus on luxury travel.

Indonesia

These 6 countries only welcome rich tourists!

In September 2021, Indonesia joined the list of countries seeking 'quality' post-pandemic visitors.

"Ne do të synojmë për turizëm cilësor në Bali , kështu që nuk do të lejojmë hyrjen e turistëve me çanta shpine pasi plani i rihapjes për udhëtarët ndërkombëtarë të vendoset zyrtarisht në të ardhmen e afërt," tha ministri i Çështjeve Detare dhe Investimeve të Indonezisë, Luhut Binsar.

Montserrat

These 6 countries only welcome rich tourists!

Ishulli malor i Karaibeve Montserrat fton nomadët dixhitalë të jetojnë aty për një vit. Të ardhurat vjetore duhet të jenë mbi 70,000 dollarë.

Tarifa e aplikimit është 500 dollarë.

Zelanda e Re refuzon turistët '10 dollarë në ditë'

These 6 countries only welcome rich tourists!

Skema e rimëkëmbjes së turizmit pas pandemisë së Zelandës së Re synon individët më të ardhura të larta.

Zelanda e Re më në fund rihapi kufijtë e saj në gusht 2022, me plane për të menaxhuar më mirë industrinë e turizmit duke shmangur mbipopullimin dhe duke përmirësuar qëndrueshmërinë.

Tajlanda

These 6 countries only welcome rich tourists!

Thailand's tourism industry is recovering after months of COVID restrictions

Government ministers have asked hotels and businesses not to discount to lure tourists

"We cannot allow people to come to Thailand and say because it is cheap," Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said at a tourism event in July 2022.

Instead, he suggested the country should focus on increasing its value as a premium travel destination, Reuters reports.

Thailand also hopes to lure high-earning digital nomads with its new 10-year "work from Thailand" visa. Open only to those earning over $80,000 (€78,965) a year.