Stay in Germany or even cancel?

The number of infections in Germany is increasing. Will the public consider taking a vacation?

Yes, more than at the same time a year ago. TDA, a travel market research agency, determined that as of the end of September, travel agency bookings were 75% higher than last year. The gap with the normal level in the winter of 2019/2020 has been reduced to 50%. By opening destinations on other continents, travel suppliers expect to gain more momentum. Due to the decline in the number of new coronaviruses, Jamaica, Cuba and other countries in the Caribbean are no longer considered high-risk areas, and Thailand and the United States have reopened to vaccinated people. The travel group TUI reported that the United States has launched an “obvious catch-up effect”, and bookings for Christmas shopping in New York or Florida beach vacations have increased.

Do virologists think long-distance travel is reasonable?

virologist Alexander Kekule Comments were made at the annual meeting of the German Tourism Association (DRV) in early November. He said there that long-distance travel is “responsible”. There is no longer any reason to abandon long-distance travel as a matter of principle. Nevertheless, he didn’t want to give the swarming permits. The decisive factor is always the situation at the destination. This also means that proper hygiene concepts are implemented there. He believes that travel agencies have a responsibility to ensure this. At the same time, Kekule admitted that he “feeled a bit of pain while flying” during long trips. He disagreed with the recommendation of the World Aviation Association IATA to introduce the 2-G concept on flights (only inflight vaccination and recovery period) and give up the mask requirement in return. If these measures are implemented, vaccinated people should continue to wear FFP2 masks voluntarily.

What does the federal government think about travel?

The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to warn against going to high-risk areas and virus mutation areas. A few months ago, the category of simple risk areas was cancelled. For countries/regions classified there in the past, there is no longer a general travel warning. However, the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged “to be especially careful when travelling.” Anyone on vacation should track information about the pandemic before and during travel.

Which tourist destinations are considered high-risk or virus-mutated areas?

Among the traditionally more popular destinations, Turkey and Egypt are high-risk areas. Therefore, anyone planning a vacation in Antalya or Hurghada should be aware that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns against “unnecessary tourist trips” there. Although the country is open to vaccinated and recovered Europeans, the United States continues to be a high-risk area.That Robert Koch Institute Update every Friday List of countries and regions, Currently, 66 states are named in whole or in part. No country is currently classified as a virus mutation area.

Should winter vacation be better spent in Germany?

Every traveler must answer this question himself. The fact that it is easier to get medical help in an emergency-also because there is no language barrier or you can drive your own car home-shows that domestic travel is beneficial. Before a long-distance flight, you should also remember that you do not need to wear a mask temporarily on the plane, but wear it for several hours at a time.