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The sanitary pass for the ski lifts in the mountains is "under study", according to Lemoyne

2021-10-19T07:34:25.782Z


However, its obligation is not foreseen "at this stage", specified the Secretary of State for Tourism.


No sanitary pass planned for the moment for the ski lifts in the mountains, but its implementation is not excluded.

"

It is a reflection which is in progress

" on the subject, indicated the Secretary of State in charge of Tourism Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne this Tuesday morning.

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"

We ask ourselves the question and we will provide the answer soon,

" he said at the microphone of Sud Radio.

In resorts already open, such as Tignes in the Alps,

"for the ski lifts, at this stage, it is without the sanitary pass, because it is not planned for the moment,"

he said. indicated.

But “

we must not exclude it because the happening is what allows us to remain open no matter what.

"

Reservations on the rise for All Saints' Day

Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne also minimized the potential impact of an obligation of the sanitary pass in ski lifts, recalling that “

today 85% of the vaccineable target is vaccinated and most people who come to the resort take a TGV, those who come from abroad take a plane, so they are subject to the health pass

”.

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The Secretary of State for Tourism also welcomed the good booking figures for the All Saints' Day holidays, which start this weekend.

For outdoor hotels, an increase of 49% compared to 2019 should be noted, according to Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne.

The Gîtes de France recorded a number of reservations, up 8 points compared to their usual average.

The member of the government also referred to the amount of aid already paid to the tourism sector since the start of the health crisis, which amounts to 38 billion euros, "

between subsidies, solidarity funds and loans guaranteed by the State

”.

Source: lefigaro

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