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Originally Posted by Heyitsrick
I've read your prolific posts here on this subject, and you seem to have this notion that the value of a traveler to a destination is all one-sided. In other words, if the destination country lays down some rules and the traveler can't/won't meet them, the only one who loses is the would-be traveler. Really?
So, the business $$ a traveler would spend at the destination mean nothing? The social media (or other) presumably positive comments a traveler would make after an enjoyable trip promoting the destination to friends/relatives/internet mean nothing?
Countries can make whatever rules they want about tourists and protecting their citizens, as is their right. But a complete discussion would acknowledge what they - and the businesses in their respective countries that depend on this tourism - stand to lose, as well.
Don't misunderstand me. I'm not saying one shouldn't get vaccinated (I have). This discussion is about digital vaccination passports.
It's the data, and who has access to it, in my book. We've become so cavalier about sharing personal data. There's very little trust in how government utilizes such.
Here's a snippet from an article about the "New York Excelsior Pass" digital passport:
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Great comments - I'm more about the leisure traveler. Business travel is a different animal entirely. A long discourse on that is pointless, I suppose since international business will continue regardless of any restrictions on travel. Any business that can be conducted remotely will probably continue after a year of doing so.
However, the leisure traveler will certainly not be spending the $$ in the destination since they won't be there. But I doubt that the impact to the economy will be greater than if unvaccinated travelers show up and then a population center gets a Covid-19 breakout.
So, my assumption is that, at least for the foreseeable future, restricting travel only to those who can unequivocally prove they are inoculated is the safest way to keep any outbreaks from occurring. Everyone is running scared right now...