Call for Government Assistance from German Tourism Professionals

Call for Government Assistance from German Tourism Professionals

German tourism professionals sought help from the government on the grounds that they were negatively affected by the restrictions applied due to the new type of Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. German tourism professionals gathered at Alexander Square in the capital of Germany, Berlin, protesting the situation by walking from Unter den Linden Street to Brandenburg Gate. There were slogans such as "Save the tourism sector", "We will not have a place without tourism" and "100 thousand people will lose their jobs" on the banners and currencies carried by the representatives of the tourism sector. In the speeches made during the protest, it was stated that the aid of the German government to small and medium-sized enterprises is not sufficient, while those who live with tourism have come to the stage of bankruptcy.

'' We are Worried that the Main Bankruptcy Wave Will Come After 3-6 Months

Daniela Gerdes, a tourism industry representative who participated in the protest march from Leipzig, expressed her views on the issue. Pointing out that the companies operating in the tourism sector are in a difficult financial situation, Gerdes said: "A large number of travel agencies applied for bankruptcy. We are worried that the main wave of bankruptcy will come after 3-6 months. The assistance provided is sufficient for the short term. Money is not enough. Customers must also be paid back." Stating that primarily, aid to travel agencies should be increased, Gerdes pointed out that the travel restriction continues. Turkey travel restrictions of the German government, pointing out that zombie, used the following phrases: "We find it distressing that. We know it is important that Turkey market for German holidaymakers. They want to go to Turkey. Turks, they believe that you can accomplish this process. We know they are working with TUV company and done everything to feel safe in their hotel by the Germans. We do not understand Hence it and travel advisories We hope it will be removed as soon as possible. ''