The Tourism Association of Switzerland welcomes the easing of restrictions on entry
The Federal Council has decided that vaccinated and recovered guests can enter Switzerland again without an additional test from Saturday. The STV finds this a relief for Swiss tourism. The Tourism Association of Switzerland welcomes the easing of restrictions on entry
Vaccinated and recovered persons still need a negative Corona test to enter Switzerland. That will change from Saturday 22.01.2022
During the consultation process, most cantons supported lifting the test requirement for vaccinated and recovered travellers. This happened with the initiative of the Swiss Tourism Association. On Wednesday, the Federal Council decided to eliminate the measure on January 22, 2022. The Tourism Association of Switzerland welcomes the easing of restrictions on entry
The Swiss Tourism Association (STV) applauds the decision. Implementing a strict entry regime makes little sense. Since the virus variant, Omicron seems to have higher incidences in Switzerland than in the foreign markets that are important for local tourism. Furthermore, testing guests led to additional costs, which made holidays in Switzerland more expensive and made them less competitive. After the decision, the entry hurdle will be lower again, which is a positive signal, especially regarding the upcoming ski holidays.
Economic support remains necessary
Tourism remains tense despite the relaxation of entry restrictions, the STV noted.
As long as liquidity bottlenecks exist along the supply chain, companies desperately need economic support measures such as short-term work compensation, hardship measures, and income replacement.
Other decisions from the Federal Council
Quarantine and the requirement to work from home continue until the end of February. The 2G rules will still be in effect until March 31, and Covid certificates will still be valid for 270 days at the end of January.
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Quarantine and the requirement to work from home continue until the end of February. The 2G rules will still be in effect until March 31, and Covid certificates will still be valid for 270 days at the end of January.
