Great news is on the horizon for tourism in Ireland! An Irish government task force has recommended lifting restrictions on non-essential air travel by July 1. This decision would allow tourism to resume at the start of summer!
Adding to this is the planned end of mandatory quarantine by July 9. It seems nothing stands in the way of easing COVID-19 measures in Ireland: the coronavirus appears well under control locally, with days without any deaths and very few new cases recorded! (Scientists even agree that the risk of catching coronavirus in Ireland is about one in a million).
Ireland speeds up its reopening strategy to the rest of Europe
The country aims to welcome tourists this summer while respecting safety measures
These decisions should pave the way for summer holidays abroad: the Irish will be able to travel to the rest of Europe, and Europeans should also be able to visit Ireland for tourism without mandatory quarantine. This marks a major step forward after the last three months of lockdown, during which the country was at a standstill and suffered greatly from the absence of tourism activity.
While much of Europe reopened its borders quickly, Ireland had taken a more cautious approach, positioning itself as one of the strictest countries in managing the health crisis. Today, the Irish government faces growing pressure: with very few new coronavirus cases reported daily, the country seems somewhat behind other European nations… despite its greater success in managing the COVID-19 crisis.
Aer Lingus and Ryanair have been urging the government to remove the quarantine requirement for all travelers entering and leaving Ireland.
These requests appear close to succeeding: lifting restrictions should allow travelers to visit Ireland this summer. A real boost for the tourism industry… and for travelers eager for a change of scenery!
It’s worth noting that all of Ireland and tourism professionals have extensively prepared to welcome visitors in this unique context. Airlines, restaurants, pubs, shops, and tourist sites are ready to welcome the public while ensuring safety and minimizing the risk of virus transmission.
Wearing masks will be almost mandatory wherever social distancing of more than one meter is not possible. Hand sanitizer will be widely available at the entrances of tourist sites, and many measures will help travelers feel safe.
These reassuring measures should help revive tourism!
