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Wiesbaden. The re-start in the European tourism industry has begun. The urge to travel is enormous as is the uncertainty, and the requirements for a smooth travelling summer remain complicated everywhere. The indecisiveness of politics could become the downfall for some of the businesses just before the finishing line.

Vienna. By 1 July at the latest, almost all restrictions on Austria's tourism will fall. What remains are the 3G entry rules, test roads and a test bus that is causing scandal headlines.

Berlin. Four German business associations urge the German government to lift the travel restrictions. Otherwise, the German economy will fall behind.

Rome. The restart in Italy has begun - in steps. The government has adjusted its timetables, knowing full well that the crisis is still going on. That is why it has also extended various aids for the badly hit hotel industry. The country is suffering massively from the lack of international tourists.

Vienna. After 197 days of lockdown, Austria's hotels and restaurants are welcoming guests again. Since Wednesday, the "3G" have been allowed to access. Now the country is pushing for the vaccination certificate. Switzerland introduces its 3G certificate on 7 June.

Vienna/Berlin. Austria opens the hotels on 19 May, in Germany reopenings have partly already taken place in pilot projects, beyond that a federal patchwork is again emerging. Experts are critical of this transition from the pandemic to the "new normal". The second quarter of 2021 seems to be lost definitively.

Berlin. The prospect of relaxation has electrified everyone in Germany. However, there are no signs of a booking boom at Whitsun at the moment. There are too many individual decisions, many questions from guests and, once again, different opinions from politicians. Is everything now shifting towards summer? Chaos reigns once again.

Wiesbaden. Travel in the bubble: New resort models are currently popping up at the German coastline, and they all want to offer their guests safety at home as well as good services without high additional costs – even working from the vacation home office.

Vienna. Anticipation is rising: Austria will open on 19 May - almost everything. Public pressure is forcing it to do so. Hotels are allowed to receive tourists again. Events are also possible again.

Wiesbaden. Travelling inside the bubble – guests want as few contacts as possible. More or less non-contact concepts will already noticeably compete against classic resort hotels. hospitalityInside.com presents some of the new concepts: Tiny Houses, barrels, shepherd's wagons, floating villas and cubes.