The government of Mallorca is continuing to plot cautious pandemic course out of the Covid-19 pandemic and is hoping to relax restrictions on tourism soon.
“We see the end of the crisis,” said Francina Armengol, prime minister of the Balearic Islands, standing on the stage at the port of Palma.
For the islands of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera, the persistently low incidence figures give reason for hope.
Tourism minister, Iago Neugueruela, declared: “We want safe travel corridors for our guests from Germany – with the maximum possible safety for travellers and residents.”
The Balearic Islands would have proven in 2020 that they are able to cope with the crisis, said Neugueruela.
“We have the best security conditions and the best health system in the Mediterranean region.
“So we are confident that travellers will soon turn,” he said.
In addition to sophisticated test and screening concepts, the hopes of the Balearic tourism experts are now on the progressive vaccination of the population and visitors, added Armengol.
“A digital vaccination pass that is recognised in Europe or even worldwide would be a great relief for the tourism industry,” he said.
“The Balearic Islands are available as a pilot area for the Spanish vaccination certificate.”
The pandemic requires a new approach to the economic model of the Balearic Islands, which is closely linked to tourism, Neugueruela emphasised.
Concepts for social, financial and ecological sustainability are more important than ever in order to create a balance between economy and tourism, security, health infrastructure and improved services.