Italy's islands push 'Covid-free' brand to revive tourism
The Aeolian islands Filicudi & Alicudi (Photo: Sivlia Marchetti)
In attempt to lure holidayers and revive pandemic-struck tourism, Italy is exploiting a 'Covid-Free Islands' strategy.
Local authorities have launched mass vaccination campaigns of islanders - set to be completed between the end of May and mid-June, just in time to welcome again global holiday-makers for summer.
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Stromboli (Photo: Silvia Marchetti)