Is the freedom of travel coming to German citizens this summer?

German Government's 2021 Tourism Statement

Thomas Bareiss, the German government's head of Tourism, spoke hopefully for the summer holiday. "I am confident that we will soon start tourism with Turkey," he told German NTV television. Last week, both foreign and culture and Tourism Ministers held useful talks in Berlin, Bareiss said, if the number of cases in holiday areas is low and people have the opportunity to go on vacation in a healthy way, they discuss what can be done to start tourism between the two countries. "If the situation is good, we can prepare for the opening relatively quickly," Bareiss said, signaling that tourism with Turkey will begin soon. In addition, "I think there will be a boom in holiday travel" during the summer, Bareiss said, adding that they conduct a situation assessment with Turkish authorities every week to ensure safe travel.

TUI Germany Announces First Destinations To Rising This Summer

German tourism giant TUI said the statement by Thomas Bareiss, head of tourism, was promising and would have a positive impact on the entire tourism sector from start to finish.

A statement from TUI said: "Our analysis shows that the need for tourism has increased a lot after this challenging process. The most important tourist destinations this year will be the classics. So Turkey, Greece, Spain. In addition, Portugal and Cyprus. So, first one the Mediterranean, " he said.