Things are getting worse for skiing in 2021.
Due to the recent discovery of a coronavirus variant in the country, Italian authorities have decided to postpone the opening of the ski slopes. This news would have arrived while several cable operators and resort owners were preparing to reopen for winter tourism.
Italian Health Minister Roberto Speranza issued an ordinance banning amateur skiing in the country until at least March 5.
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Italian Health Minister Roberto Speranza issued a law banning amateur skiing in the country until at least March 5, AP News reported. According to the report, that decision was made after it was discovered that 17.8% of people recently infected with coronavirus in the country carried a new strain recently discovered in Britain.
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Skiing is popular in Italy and usually plays a significant role in the country’s winter tourism. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, resorts had to keep the slopes closed.
Resort operators were hopeful that they could open soon and potentially save what’s left of the season. They have already suffered significant losses due to closing during normally busy parts of the season, including the recent vacation period.
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Ski industry officials complained that they had invested heavily in preparing slopes and cable cars, but the government denied them permission to open. They say the last decision was made at the last minute, which means that the clues were preparing to open when the decision was made.
According to AP News, Premier Mario Draghi has promised to make up for the industry for its economic losses.
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Italy was hit hard by the pandemic and the government imposed strict regulations in an attempt to prevent the virus from spreading. The country’s tourism industry has reportedly suffered, especially as the government has imposed restrictions on travel abroad.