Strategies for Reviving EU Transport and Tourism Post-COVID-19
This presentation delves into the impact of COVID-19 on the transportation and tourism sectors in the EU. It provides insights on key findings related to aviation, outlines recommendations for EU policymakers, and highlights specific research objectives. The overview briefing and thematic briefings cover various aspects such as transport workers, aviation, tourism, public transport, and freight transport. Emerging trends in the aviation sector, including the importance of digitalization, automation, and flexibility in decision-making, are also discussed.
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Relaunching transport and tourism in the EU after COVID-19 27.10.2021 Maria Rodrigues / Giacomo Lozzi Panteia / University Roma TRE 27/10/2021 Presentation for the Committee on Transport and Tourism 1
Structure of the Structure of the presentation presentation 1. Overall research 2. Key findings for aviation 3. Recommendations for EU policy makers 27/10/2021 Presentation for the Committee on Transport and Tourism 2
Specific objectives of the research Specific objectives of the research Present an overview of the impacts of COVID-19 on transport & tourism; Provide a summary of EU and key national policy actions adopted since the outbreak of COVID-19; Identify the emerging developments and trends, as well as their implications on the market; Provide recommendations for policy responses at EU level. 27/10/2021 Presentation for the Committee on Transport and Tourism 3
Overview of the research: thematic briefings Overview of the research: thematic briefings Part I. Overview briefing (February 2021) presented in March 2021 Part II. Transport workers (May 2021) Part III. Aviation sector (July 2021) Part IV. Tourism (Expected in October 2021) Part V. Public transport (Expected in October/November 2021) Part VI. Freight transport (Expected in November 2021) 27/10/2021 Presentation for the Committee on Transport and Tourism 4
Aviation sector Aviation sector 27/10/2021 Presentation for the Committee on Transport and Tourism 5
Aviation sector EU Digital COVID Certificate Source: EUROCONTROL Source: EUROCONTROL 27/10/2021 Presentation for the Committee on Transport and Tourism 6
Aviation sector Aviation Aviation Emerging Emerging Trends Trends State aid to relieve the sector financially; Leisure trips will drive the recovery of the sector; Possible shift from hub-and-spoke to point-to-point connectivity; Digitalisation and automation can make processes more cost-effective; Air freight demand is expected to keep increasing, as it follows e-commerce growth; Companies will need to have flexibility in their decision- making. 27/10/2021 Presentation for the Committee on Transport and Tourism 7
Aviation sector Recommendations for EU policy makers on Recommendations for EU policy makers on Aviation Aviation Better support to the sector Strengthen existing policies Rebuild passenger confidence Re-open borders through systematic COVID vaccination and testing; Align sustainability targets with airlines financial situation; Promote the implementation of sanitation protocols; Extend temporary relief measures for airport and aircraft requirements; Create EU harmonised guidelines to safely re-launch the sector; Improve Member States coordination on travel restrictions; Promote travel with tourism campaigns; Encourage sustainable investments; Implement fiscal measures that preserve employment while ensuring fair competition. Support the digital transformation of the industry. Use EU research funding to support the industry. 27/10/2021 Presentation for the Committee on Transport and Tourism 8
3. 3. How to relaunch transport and How to relaunch transport and tourism in the EU after COVID tourism in the EU after COVID- -19? 19? Recommendations for EU policy Recommendations for EU policy makers makers 27/10/2021 Presentation for the Committee on Transport and Tourism 9
How to relaunch transport and tourism in the EU after COVID-19? Support the digital transformation of the transport and tourism industry through investment in technological solutions as well as personal capacities/skills. Align sustainability policies with the vulnerable financial situation of transport and tourism industry, to increase resilience while avoiding to overburden companies. Stronger social dialogue, further harmonisation of European rules and their effective enforcement. Develop clear regulatory frameworks. 27/10/2021 Presentation for the Committee on Transport and Tourism 10
Link to the published briefings on the Policy Departments blog: https://research4committees.blog/tag/transport-tourism-after-covid-19/ Thank you for your attention! For more information about the research, please contact: Maria Rodrigues m.rodrigues@panteia.nl 27/10/2021 Presentation for the Committee on Transport and Tourism 11
