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The first international flight carrying tourists is scheduled to land in all parts of the country today, where Australia is reopening its borders for arrivals who have been double-vaccinated. The return of double-vaccinated international visitors will revive

Australia's tourism sector returns, which supports 660,000 jobs and contributed A$60.4 billion to the economy in 2018-19.

There are more than 1.23 million students, visitors and working holiday visa holders in abroad who, if vaccinated, will be able to travel to Australia from 21 February 2022. Since November, 92,000 visitors, 80,000 international students, 35,000 skilled visa holders, and 5,600 holders working holiday visa has arrived in Australia.

Fifty-six international flights will arrive in Australia on Monday, including 27 to Sydney, from USA, Canada, UK, Singapore, Uni
Arab Emirates, Japan and other destinations. To celebrate the return of international arrivals, Australia has held a welcome rug, with a special event planned at the Airport Sydney International. 

According to a press release received by Voice of Indonesia on Monday (21/02/22), the first visitors to return to Sydney will be greeted with gifts Vegemite and toy koalas and kangaroos, the iconic Surf Life Saving crew, and a DJ playing Australia's favorite songs. 

Minister of Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan said the return international arrivals are an important step in the recovery of COVID-19 Australia.

“Australia's health and economic response to this pandemic has included the best in the world, with one of the highest vaccination rates and high mortality low,” said Minister Tehan.

“We managed to manage the pandemic and learned to live with the virus. Australian Citizen traveling abroad, and we welcome international visitors to the country. 

“International tourists will come here to see our iconic attractions, sample our world's leading food and beverage, learn about
our Indigenous culture, and enjoy the Australian way of life. Australia is the best country in the world and we are happy to be able to share again with the whole world"//VOI-NK