The first reaction of the travel industry organization ANVR, after the announcement of the travel advice proposed by the cabinet on Tuesday evening, can best be described as 'disappointing' and 'disproportionate'. Also because any perspective is totally lacking.

“Of course we must respect the choice made by the cabinet on the advice of RIVM. We realize that we all need to get the virus under control as soon as possible. But this umpteenth thump is a dramatic message for our travel companies that have been practically inactive for more than 8 months and who still had a little hope for this autumn and the Christmas holidays, ”said Frank Oostdam, chairman of ANVR in a press release on their website.  

Figures from the RIVM show that especially 'the domestic circle' is the main culprit when it comes to increasing numbers of infections and not traveling (less than 2%).
According to Oostdam, this is almost impossible, because protocols are used everywhere, in aircraft, hotels, restaurants and at destinations. His motto is: "It's not about where you are, but how you behave." The ANVR is surprised that travel to 'yellow' areas is also discouraged, because this creates confusion in the policy that has been applied to date with a yellow travel advice; namely 'traveling is possible'.

De ANVR would like to start rapid tests in consultation with the government, as it also announced last week with an open letter and a campaign. The travel industry is convinced that testing, testing and further testing can pull the travel world out of the doldrums.
As soon as conditions are more favorable, the industry is asking the government to reconsider current travel advice decisions so that earlier than planned travel can resume. Finally, the ANVR insists on sector-specific help. The Voucher Bank is a good and important step, but with these extra travel restrictions, extra compensation is desperately needed to survive this crisis with many companies.

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