The “2G plus” rule has been in effect for entry into Austria since Monday. Many guests from Germany still want to hold on to their winter vacation.
Despite the new entry barriers, the tourism industry in Austria is counting on a good winter season. “There are cancellations, but there is no wave of cancellations,” said Susanne Kraus-Winkler from the hotel industry in the Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday.
The guests from Germany in particular had a great need for information and called their quarters. Many wanted to hold on to their booked stay.
Austria is a destination that one does not like to swap for another for a winter sports holiday due to the familiarity with the respective region, according to the expert. The situation is more difficult for the hotel industry in cities like Vienna. Here, companies sent their employees back to short-time work due to a lack of bookings.
2G plus upon entry
Since Monday, as a precaution against the spread of the Omikron variant of the coronavirus for entry 2G plus, anyone who has been vaccinated twice or has recovered also needs a PCR test. Only those who already have a booster vaccination are allowed to enter the country without further ado. There are exceptions. This also includes children under the age of twelve. Entry and residence during the winter holidays are unproblematic for 12 to 15-year-olds as long as they can be tested almost daily and document this with the so-called Holiday Ninja Pass.
Kraus-Winkler said that sufficient test options were provided. In addition, the infection rate is currently somewhat contained.
Source From: Stern
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