Spain is continuing to try to find and establish a Europe-wide vaccination card or passport in a bid to open up to foreign tourism this summer. The economic affairs ministry of Spain said that such a document is of fundamental importance for tourism recovery.
The tourism minister, Reyes Maroto, is steadfast in his idea of a vaccination passport and for convincing the European Commission. The secretary of state for tourism, Fernando Valdés, has highlighted the importance of vaccination for facilitating safe travel.
Valdés has also pointed out the need for tests, safe corridors and health protocols. Regarding quarantine as a measure for travelers, he said that this is a decision for other countries. Valdés said, “We have never supported it.
By summer, we would like to have a gradual recovery in international tourism, which would begin with our European neighbors.”
The secretary of state added that Spain’s health ministry is “certain” that by summertime, 70% of the Spanish population would be vaccinated. Valdés said, “We are among the eight EU countries with the highest vaccination rate, ahead of France and Germany.”
