After months of quarantine, some States are beginning to remove restrictions and to prepare for the opening of the borders.
Pandemic and introduced in connection with restrictions paralyzed the global tourism industry. According to the world Council for tourism and travel (WTTC) and Oxford Economics experts, the industry’s losses from the coronavirus can be at least $22 billion. Experts Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) estimated the potential losses at $80 billion.
Some countries that desperately need the income from tourism, are going to accept foreigners this summer.
Estimated start of season: July.
Number of cases/deaths from coronavirus: 324/9.
Montenegro is preparing to declare himself “one of the first countries in the world, free from the coronavirus,” has opened its borders for sea tourism and takes yachtsmen from different countries. Prime Minister Dusko Markovic hopes that the “yacht of the Parking lot will soon be full of yachts from different countries”.
Officially start the tourist season the country is preparing with 1st of July. The first foreign tourists will be the citizens of neighboring countries.
Estimated start of season: June.
Number of cases/deaths from coronavirus: 146 457/4055 people.
Turkey gradually weakens the measures imposed to curb the spread of the virus, and hopes for the gradual resumption of international flights in June. First and foremost, Turkey is planning to take tourists from Asian countries, then will open the border to Germany and Austria, where the situation with coronavirus, one of the best in Europe. Then comes the turn of the countries of Northern and Central Europe.
All arriving tourists will be on the border to be tested for the coronavirus. In hotels and restaurants will be strict measures, including social distancing. Likely to be cancelled option is buffet.
Estimated start of season: July 1.
Number of cases/deaths from coronavirus: 2810/156.
Greece has included Russia in the list of countries which will open the tourist season from 1 July, even if Brussels did not agree on a common EU tourism rules. In this case, with a number of countries will act bilateral agreement.
Foreign tourists Greece will only accept if you have a negative test result for COVID-19 or test positive for the presence of antibodies. Test results must be known before the departure of the aircraft. For businesses in the tourism industry prepared a detailed plan for compliance with the security measures.
Estimated start of season: July.
Number of cases/deaths from coronavirus: 910/17.
the Government of Cyprus at the opening of the tourist season will PRto enteropathica on tourists from countries that had passed the peak of the pandemic. In particular, “with open arms” on the island waiting for the Germans, Swiss, Austrians, Greeks and Britons.
Before leaving for Cyprus, foreign tourists will have to wear a mask and gloves on arrival is to measure the temperature.
Umbrellas and sun loungers on the beaches will be at a distance of 4 m from each other. Restaurants and cafes will be able to receive visitors for a maximum of four people on 8 square meters.
Estimated start of season: July 1.
Number of cases/deaths from coronavirus: 671/12.
From June 15 Georgia opens domestic tourism, and from July 1, ready to take tourists due abroad.
Estimated start of season: June 15
Number of cases/deaths from coronavirus: 1802/10 people.
the Prime Minister of Iceland this week announced plans to open the borders for tourists from June 15. Immediately after arrival, tourists have to take a test for the coronavirus or to agree to 14-day quarantine at the place of stay in Iceland. To pay test will be the government.
Estimated start of season: June 1.
Number of cases/deaths from coronavirus: 42 595/4477.
the Easing of quarantine in Mexico is scheduled for may 18, but authorities have already indicated that the opening of borders to foreign tourism happens in the summer. Internal travel restrictions will be lifted in the country on may 30. And unless there is a deterioration of the situation with coronavirus, immediately after the start of reception of tourists. Power Cancun Riviera Maya promise that the resorts will be open for tourists from the beginning of June.
Estimated start of season: until mid-June.
Number of cases/deaths from coronavirus: 2222/95.
Croatia began to let foreigners from the EU to the country since may 9. They are allowed to enter the country “for business reasons or urgent personal reasons.” Tourists from countries outside the EU, will have to wait for — Croatia promised to implement the recommendation of the Brussels banned entry from third countries until June 15.
But the government is preparing a detailed plan for the resumption of tourism. It is supposed to be built so that tourists could have less contact with other people.
