The first tour operators only take vacationers with them if they are fully vaccinated or have recovered.
This also applies to many cruise ships.
Is 2G now coming on a broad front?
Frankfurt / Main - The travel offer for unvaccinated people could shrink in the Corona * pandemic.
The first organizers only take holidaymakers with them if they have been fully vaccinated or have recovered (2G rule).
"More and more destinations are relying on the 2G rule, and more and more tour operators and cruise operators are opting for it," reports Norbert Fiebig, President of the DRV travel association. According to the FTI Group boss Ralph Schiller *, the 2G rule could prevail in many hotels and travel destinations in the long term.
"In view of the fact that most people in this country have received a vaccination offer and can take advantage of it, this is understandable," says Schiller.
The tour operator of package tours wants to continue to offer trips as much as possible for vaccinated and convalescent people as well as those with negative tests (3G rule).
“In our opinion, all guests should have a chance to travel to enjoy the best time out of the year,” argues the manager.
"So far we have done very well with the 3G rule, high security and hygiene concepts and the call for a broad test infrastructure."
Special travel company Studiosus relies on 2G
"In more and more countries, the hygiene regulations are currently tightening again due to the increasing corona numbers", the study tour operator Studiosus recently justified its decision.
This applies both to entry into the countries and to access restrictions to sights, restaurants or shops.
"In order to be able to guarantee our guests a smooth vacation trip, Studiosus also relies on the so-called 2G rule." From October 1, 2021, participation in the trips is only possible for vaccinated and convalescent people.
As early as the beginning of July, the tourism group Alltours announced that from the end of October adults would only be admitted to the group's own Allsun hotels if they had a corona vaccination or proof of health.
The step is part of his extensive hygiene and safety concept.
TUI: Industry leader Tui follows the requirements of the target areas
"We do not issue our own rules," says a company spokesman.
DER Touristik is also currently relying on the respective country specifications, which in most cases meant the so-called 3G rule.
However, the company is checking whether offers for selected types of travel are only made for vaccinated or recovered vacationers.
In any case, only vaccinated people are allowed on board many cruise ships.
In the coming winter, Tui Cruises is offering various cruises in warm climes, primarily for fully vaccinated vacationers.
This already applies to various Tui Cruises ships in the current summer season, also because of the requirements of the countries that are called.
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises announced that it will only take vaccinated adults with them from autumn.
The convalescent status is considered analogous to the full vaccination protection.
The Rostock cruise line Aida Cruises offers some trips on its winter schedule without exception to holidaymakers with corona vaccination.
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Rebooking with Hurtigruten free of charge up to one month before the trip
Cruises are usually booked well in advance.
But because of Corona, many continue to book at short notice - or change their plans.
The Hurtigruten shipping company accommodates holidaymakers.
Rebooking with Hurtigruten free of charge up to one month before the trip
Target countries: Different requirements create uncertainty
Different corona regulations in different countries unsettle vacationers and cause the industry a headache.
Norway, for example, requires proof of vaccination or recovery.
Without this proof, entry is associated with test and quarantine obligations.
Spain requires holidaymakers from Germany to have a full vaccination, proof of recovery or a negative test.
The USA will allow EU citizens, among others, to re-enter from November, but only with a full corona vaccination.
DRV President Fiebig calls for the most uniform provisions possible in the destination areas and when entering the country - at least within the EU.
"The current patchwork quilt, but also the constant short-term changes, continue to cause uncertainty and lead to
reluctance
to book."
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