There is an idea to allow Poles to go on vacation. The state wants to introduce a tourist voucher worth PLN 1,000, which would not only help tourists organize their vacation, but also keep the Polish tourism industry alive. However, only people employed under a contract of employment will receive assistance. There was not enough money for the others. Travel vouchers are to be similar to shopping or holiday vouchers. Ultimately, employers will be able to fund it to their employees. However, this year the state will not reach into their pockets, because as pointed out by Jadwiga Emilewicz, the Minister of Development, it is not a good year to persuade employers to spend more. In 2020, 90% of the voucher will be financed from the state budget, and only 10% will be covered by the employer. It is estimated that this year the state will spend around PLN 7 billion for this purpose.

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Almost five thousand people, mainly from Germany, are demanding compensation from the Austrian authorities in Tirol for exposing people to a dangerous disease, as a result of negligence arising after learning about the first cases of coronavirus in the resort. The sum of damages can reach the amount of up to EUR 5 million. The class action was filed by people vacationing in the ski resort of Ischgl in early March - sometimes referred to as the European COVID-19 hatchery. Austrian Ischgl is one of the most popular and modern ski resorts in the Alps. In addition to the beautiful scenery and 239 km of ski slopes, 45 lifts and amazing offpiste areas, it offers countless clubs, discos, restaurants and pubs, as well as SPA resorts and exclusive hotels. No wonder that tourists from all over the world come there, apparently even half a million a year. Such high popularity also contributed to the spread of the disease. Even tourists from Israel or Singapore indicate that they are infected in a Tyrolean resort.

Tyrol sued for damages

Erwin Hamer Group and all its brands such as Bürstner, Carado, Crosscamp, Dethleffs, Eriba, Etrusco, Hymer, Niesmann + Bischoff, Laika, LMC and Sunlight have canceled their participation in all European events scheduled for 2020. The group's authorities felt that, taking into account the large number of visitors to the events, such as the Caravan Salon in Dusseldorf, and the measures that would have to be taken due to the risk of infection, it makes no sense to participate in the fair this year.

Erwin Hymer Group canceled participation in all European trade fairs by the end of 2020.

Whoever planned a trip to Sicily in May will have to postpone it. The head of regional government Nello Musumeci announced that the island would be closed in May. He hopes that the COVID-19 incidence rate will drop to zero there as a result of the isolation. He assured that the situation was monitored and that as soon as it improved, residents would be happy to welcome tourists. Nello Musumeci pointed out that there are 12 coronavirus patients on the island who are in intensive care units, and at the same time the number of cured patients is growing all the time. They also include patients transferred to Sicily from overcrowded hospitals in Lombardy.

We will not go to Sicily in May

The CARAVAN SALON 2020 trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, which was supposed to start on August 28, 2020, has been postponed by a week. The press day is scheduled for September 4, and Messe Düsseldorf will open its doors to the public from September 5 to 13, 2020. According to German regulations, organizing mass events is prohibited until August 31, 2020. Werner M. Dornscheidt, President and CEO of Messe Düsseldorf, said: "In close cooperation with Caravaning Industrie Verband, the main exhibitors and partners, we were able to agree on a new date for the event." The decision is based on current epidemiological data and may change as the situation develops, but hopefully it will not be necessary.

Caravan Salon Düsseldorf 2020 postponed to September

How and whether we will travel at all in the upcoming vacation depends primarily on the epidemiological situation and the authorities' arrangements regarding safe movement. For many European Union countries, tourism is an extremely important branch of the economy, which is why unblocking restrictions on moving around Europe, where it is relatively safe, is one of the most important points in the plan to save the industry. Tourist corridors are the idea. The tourism sector, which is responsible for around 10% of the EU's GDP, generates over EUR 400 billion a year. 12 percent work in the field of tourism. people employed in the European Union.

Tourist corridors as an idea for traveling during the holidays

Greece and Cyprus are the next, after Croatia, countries that plan, from May 4, to gradually ease restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Greece claims that it could receive guests in July. Cyprus expects to welcome the first tourists in mid-June. Both countries admit that they really care about restoring tourist traffic, even if it will require compliance with restrictive regulations. Harry Theochari, Greek Minister of Tourism, has no doubts that the number of visitors will be much smaller than last year, when 34 million people came to his country. For Greece, like Cyprus and Croatia, tourism is a very important branch of the economy.

Greece and Cyprus are also waiting for tourists!

Europeans are eagerly looking for a safe and secure vacation. It turns out that the popular and popular Croatia will be an opening for them. A few days ago, Croatia announced that it would be ready to welcome tourists during the holidays. From June 1, the rulers want to lift the existing restrictions. It is planned to open, among others beaches, accommodation, bars and restaurants, and tourist attractions. The tourism industry has experienced a huge and sudden drop in demand due to the coronavirus pandemic, complained Croatian Tourism Minister Gari Cappelli. However, small Croatia does not look bad on the pandemic map. So far, approximately 1,791 cases of COVID-19 infection have been reported there. About 50 people died. This gives a number four times lower than in the Czech Republic, which is considered a relatively safe country. Therefore, the country's authorities have decided to gradually lift the restrictions and start preparations for the upcoming tourist season.

Holidays in Croatia are real!

On Wednesday, April 29, 2020, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and Minister of Health Łukasz Szumowski announced that from May 4, the second stage of return to normality will begin, which involves the opening (with restrictions) of hotels and other accommodation places as well as some cultural institutions such as libraries, museums or art galleries. The prime minister is convinced that some control over the situation related to the coronavirus pandemic in the country has been taken, although of course you still need to be careful, but also flexible.

From May 4, 2020, hotels and other accommodations are open!

During the epidemic, Venice has revived ecologically. Fish appeared in the sewers, the unpleasant smell was gone. Is ecology an opportunity for the city and the region?. It turns out that yes! The well-known chain Human Company will build a modern and ecological camping complex called Delta Farm on the site of a non-operating power plant in Porto Tolle. The power plant provided work for the local population, and the area itself is now a UNESCO protected area. The local authorities announced a competition, organized jointly with the scientific community, for the development and revitalization of the post-industrial area in accordance with the ecology and for the benefit of the local community. The program, called Futur-e (a huge project to revitalize 23 sites in Italy after power plants inoperative), has involved the plant's landowner, Enel, local authorities and the academic community.

Ecological camping near Venice

The tourist season is fast approaching. Probably many of you associated your holiday plans with Italy. Do you have to abandon them in connection with the coronavirus epidemic? Italian authorities argue that not necessarily. The mayor of the popular Italian resort of Riccione in the Emilia Romagna region - Renata Tosi - says that the beaches may open in mid-June!. The mayor informed that she had signals regarding the reservations made for summer apartments and that she would not like to disappoint the tourists. However, she is sure that this year's holiday will look completely different than before.

Italian beaches open from June?

According to the statements of the Italian deputy minister of culture, Lorenza Bonaccorsi, the tourist season in Italy can be saved. However, this does not mean that it will look the same as before. She stated that the authorities were working to ensure that the desired holiday could be spent as intended. As the greatest threat is the crowds and large groups of people, Italians are considering the promotion of small, coastal towns, which are in abundance throughout Italy. In fact, the largest resorts are popular, and a country with such great access to the sea has plenty of little-known and equally beautiful locations to offer.

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