There is a fierce battle going on between the UK travel industry and the British government to get people flying and travelling again as quickly as possible. The two job and no quarantine proposal was welcomed, especially by the stock exchanges in Spain and the UK, but the government maintains that it is still thinking later rather than sooner.
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This is more & more sounding like a tit for Tat EU members must isolated in UK so now same God for UK in EU
You have to remember that Britain is testing 10 times as many people as most European countries per 100000. Its also surge testing people with no symptoms in areas of concern. Statistic will be used either to promote tourism or to be anti tourism depending on what your politics is.
Very sensible John we will not be visiting this year as although fully vaccinated we don’t want to bring anything back. If tourists are so important the Spanish government should have prioritised Majorca instead of failing the islands badly. Unfortunately once tourists break the habit of coming to Majorca every year the rot sets in and other destinations beckon. Forget cheap mass market and attract the more upmarket Inderpendent travelers? Oh no you can’t do that Majorca as you banned private holiday rentals? Oh well completely stuffed forget the tourists coming this year.
With each passing day it must be obvious to even the most optimistic people that this years holiday season isn't going to happen. Possibly much later in the season but that won't be enough to help the local business's or the travel industry as a whole. We were due over first week in August but have now changed it to next year. A holiday is about getting away from the stresses of life and right now I couldn't think of anything more stressful than going on holiday.
Good article and many valid points. It's becoming a little like a checkmate. Yes both are realising they are taking a huge risk but both want the same thing. Spain could be stuck with the delta virus,and the UK doesn't want new variants coming back. I believe the best solution is to wait for Spain to catch up with vaccinations. I know the sector relies on millions of jobs, but mass lockdowns again will push many over the edge. It was always going to take time to vaccinate everybody.