Simon Zajc
Additional measures urged to help hospitality industry
Ljubljana – The parliamentary Economy Committee called on the government Wednesday to put in place additional measures to help the hospitality industry, one of the sectors hit hardest by Covid-19 restrictions.
Tourism ministers urge predictability of border crossing regimes
Ljubljana – EU ministers in charge of tourism have agreed it is important to ensure simple and predictable border crossing regimes, as they held a virtual meeting on Monday. This effort will expectedly be made easier with a digital vaccination passport the EU intends to propose later this month.
Restaurants allowed to serve B2B meals under certain conditions
Ljubljana – Despite the ongoing ban on indoor food service, restaurants in Slovenia are allowed to serve business customers under certain conditions, a senior Economy Ministry official said Friday as he clarified government restrictions following uncertainty over what the indoor eating ban actually means.
Tourist vouchers not to be expanded to other services
Ljubljana – The Economy Ministry is not considering expanding the services for which tourist vouchers, a type of state aid for tourism amid the epidemic, can be used, despite calls to expand them beyond bed and breakfast to include various attractions, hospitality services, or tickets.
European Region of Gastronomy title gives hope to tourism sector
Ljubljana – After a very rough year that saw the coronavirus pandemic halve tourist arrivals, Slovenia’s tourism sector is in for another demanding year in 2021. However, the country holds the title the European Region of Gastronomy this year, bringing hope that the sector will once again be able to open.
New exceptions to services ban to enter into force Saturday
Ljubljana – A new decree banning non-essential services will take effect on Saturday, expanding the list of exceptions to the ban in nine Slovenian regions with the best epidemiological status. Stalls selling farmers’ produce, workshops and shops offering children’s products will be allowed to reopen there.