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Greece benefits from “smart strategy” - bookings for summer vacations are picking up speed

2021-06-13T15:44:21.471Z


For the first time in a long time, those who like to travel can enjoy a carefree holiday. Or not? We clarify important points with regard to the summer vacation 2021.


For the first time in a long time, those who like to travel can enjoy a carefree holiday.

Or not?

We clarify important points with regard to the summer vacation 2021.

Munich - Munich - The summer holidays will start soon in the first federal states.

The desire for vacation has increased noticeably with the falling corona numbers.

The industry announced on Friday what travelers need to consider.


Bookings:

Since the end of April they have been increasing strongly.

The western Mediterranean (Spain, Portugal) and eastern Mediterranean (Greece, Turkey) are particularly popular.

Compared to 2019, the numbers are sobering.

Only 30 percent of the volume at that time has been reached so far.

“We cannot yet speak of a normal summer,” says Dirk Inger, General Manager of the German Travel Association.

Overall, the industry expects 40 percent.

Incidentally, these travel destinations are almost corona-free.

Summer vacation 2021: Greece benefits from "smart strategy"

Destinations:

In July and August, German airports will be able to reach 217 European destinations in 38 countries. This is almost back to the level of 2019. 21 Turkish locations are among them, 20 Spanish, 19 in Greece. Outside of Europe, the selection is more manageable. 115 destinations are served in 48 countries, some with major restrictions. In the USA (25 destinations) tourist entry is not yet possible, in Thailand only with 14 days of quarantine, even for vaccinated people.

The Dominican Republic, Cuba and Egypt are among the most popular long-haul destinations that can be reached again.

The number of flights within Europe is 34 percent below 2019, worldwide as much as 44.Exception: Greece.

8365 planes take off there, an increase of 1565. Inger praises the “clever strategy” of the Greeks.

They had announced the opening dates early on, which made planning easier.

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The corona pandemic is (supposedly) coming to an end - the summer vacation beckons.

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Preparation:

The travel association gives you simple advice: research the regulations in the destination country, check in online early, check in your luggage the evening before and have all documents to hand.

The procedure at the airport takes more time, the AHA rules (respiratory protection, hygiene, distance) remain important.

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Flight:

wearing a medical mask is compulsory. The Federal Association of the German Aviation Industry (BDL) points out that the air in the cabin is completely replaced every three minutes. Managing Director Matthias von Randow therefore classifies the risk of infection as “extremely low”: “During the pandemic, there were few places that were safer than an airplane.” However, a self-test shows why many people will not do this to themselves.

On-site restrictions:

Compliance with the relevant rules is just as much a part of the 2021 summer holiday as sunscreen. In high-risk areas (incidence over 50) unvaccinated people can bypass the quarantine with a negative test, in high-incidence areas (over 200) the ten-day quarantine can be ended after five days with a test. A 14-day quarantine is only compulsory in virus variant areas - also for vaccinated people who can otherwise enter the country without restrictions. Digital entry registration is also important for incidences over 50.

Insurance:

Seven out of ten trips are package tours.

The Germans rely on the protection provided by organizers.

They offer flexible rebooking options in the event of illness.

Some regions (Mallorca, Dominican Republic) have also set up security packages and cover the costs of accommodation in the event of illness.

In an interview, the FTI boss recently spoke about the vacation goals of Germans - and the expected booking boom.

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Source: merkur

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