International (Europe/Japan/Southern Hemisphere) Europe at odds over plans to ban Christmas ski holidays

[NZRob]

Europe at odds over plan to ban Christmas ski holidays amid pandemic

Germany, Italy and France in favour of resort closures but Austria and Switzerland fear economic damage

www.theguardian.com

 

[crgildart]

Maybe we can use Christmas Break to catch up on the school and work baclkogs from the remote working obstacles LOL I think some have already decided to axe spring break so they can finish earlier for summer.

 

[scott43]

I'm not surprised by Austria..if it involves skiing, it's all systems go no matter what..

 

[AlpedHuez]

I'm not surprised by Austria..if it involves skiing, it's all systems go no matter what..

And Austrian ski towns are very dependent on tourism

 

[Tony Storaro]

From a personal point of view, this pandemic thingy could not have picked a better time to come bother the humanity. Exactly when I am unable to travel to Italy, France and Austria for skiing anyway they decided to close the resorts. Nice.

And the authorities in my sweet home country just announced they will be bold, brave and beautiful and skiing season will be business as usual.

Seriously tho, this entire situation continues to suck...