Traveling to Europe during the summer of 2022 is easier because of this

Tourists eagerly welcome the news that the “door” of European tourism will open even more from May 1. (Photo: Hotels.com)

Italy cancels complicated online test procedures from May 1

Previously, Italy’s regulations: Customers still had to wear masks to enter restaurants and bars, although they could then take them off to eat and drink. And from 1/5 of what everyone has been waiting for more than 2 years has come true.

From May 1, travelers arriving in Italy no longer have to fill out the EU Passenger Locator Form – a complicated online test form when checking-in at the airport. airport. (Photo: liveinitalymag)

At the same time, Italy also removed the Health Pass (Health Card, also known as the Green Card) which is required to enter restaurants, cinemas, gyms and other crowded places. However, a Green Card (providing proof of vaccination, recovery from Covid-19 infection or recent negative test) is still required when visiting hospitals and nursing homes.

“This is much better… Let’s say normal life is returning, a life of freedom,” shared Andrea Bichler, an Italian tourist from Trentino Alto Adige. (Image: Getty)

Italy also canceled the requirement to wear masks in indoor spaces, including in supermarkets, workplaces and in stores. But wearing masks is still mandatory on public transport, in cinemas, at all medical facilities and nursing homes.

With destinations as beautiful as this paradise, Italy has welcomed nearly 100 million tourists in 2019. (Photo: thrillophilia)

Italy suffered a sharp loss in tourism revenue in 2020 due to Covid-19. In 2021, only a partial recovery – welcoming 23.6 million tourists, an increase of 4.4% compared to 2020, but only about 41% compared to the record number of nearly 100 million tourists of the year. 2019.

Tourists flooded Greek beaches, bars and restaurants before May 1

The international press on May 1, citing a source from the Greek Civil Aviation Authority, announced: Greece is lifting all Covid-19 prevention restrictions with both domestic and international flights, except regulations on wearing masks at the airport and on flights.

Before that, passengers and travelers traveling by plane need to present proof of vaccination, negative test result for Covid-19 test or recent recovery.

Greece is lifting all restrictions on domestic and international flights, requiring only staff and passengers to wear masks at the airport and on board. (Photo: tornosnews.gr)

In fact, the relaxation of Covid-19 prevention regulations was implemented by Greece before Sunday May 1. On the popular tourist island of Mykonos, tourists flooded beaches, bars and restaurants the weekend before the Orthodox Easter holiday.

Some tour operators report that their business has been the best in the past few years. That progress is expected to continue through the extended May 1 holiday period.

Although Greece has abolished the requirement to present vaccination certificates from May 1, there is still a deadline until August 31. Then, depending on the actual situation, the authorities will determine if it is necessary to restore this regulation or not. (Photo: Thomson/Reuters)

Restrictions on the number of customers in indoor spaces have also been lifted in Greece, but wearing a mask is still necessary in indoor spaces and in vehicles. At the same time, experts also recommend that you still wear a mask in cases of large gatherings such as watching music …

Like Italy, Greece is one of the most attractive destinations in Europe and in the world. (Photo: covenewsportal)

Before Covid-19, Greece welcomed 31.3 million tourists in 2019. In 2021 Greece welcomes 15.2 million tourists – an increase of nearly 8 million compared to 2020, but still less than 1/2. pre-Covid-19 levels. Greece is now hoping 2022 will be the new record tourism year.