I would but I can not – The Italians would also want to move, but on the one hand, the restrictions on travel reinforced by the latest government measures, on the one hand, the uncertainties about the timing of vaccinations, on the other hand. In fact, one interviewee out of three declares that, between March and May, they would have liked to plan a trip but did not do so due to the provisions that prevent them from circulating between the different areas of Italy, as well as to foreign countries.
Almost 12 million fewer visitors – This means that, from now on to the beginning of the summer, to those who would not have left, due to health concerns, lack of holidays or financial resources, another 5 million compatriots who will not move for tourism are added. in Italy, equal to almost 12 million fewer visitors.
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The importance of vaccines – But even more than the uncertainties about the restrictive measures, the indecisions on the vaccine plan weigh on next summer. 75% of respondents say that if he could be vaccinated in the coming weeks, they would be more likely to plan their holidays now and then book. It can be concluded that 20 million Italians do not make holiday plans waiting to know when it will be their turn for the vaccination.
Covid-free destinations – Furthermore, 62% of the sample said they would carefully consider the hypothesis of going to a “Covid free” destination, where a composite system of outbound tests and tour operators and vaccinated local population would guarantee a sort of “bubble” to protect the health. Countries such as Greece, Spain and Croatia have been pursuing this strategy for weeks and, above all, are building a heavy line of internal and foreign communication on it.
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The answers to the government – “The vaccination plan is not just a health issue, it is an essential element to restart the country’s economy, starting with tourism, which is worth 13% of GDP. We expect decisive choices from this government. We need to focus on ours. sector, not only with adequate refreshments in relation to the enormous losses accumulated, but also vaccinating our employees with priority, adhering immediately and with conviction to the digital green pass initiative proposed by Europe and creating Covid-free corridors and destinations by communicating it to large markets, as other countries are doing “, said Luca Patanè, president of Confturismo-Confcommercio.
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