Greece Examines Softer Measures to Address Covid-19 Fatigue

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis In the latest effort to contain the spread of Covid-19 after a spike in cases on Thursday, and to address growing frustration, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said it was crucial citizens were “included” in the fight against the deadly virus. Speaking to CNN ahead of Friday’s coronavirus management meeting […]

Eager to Travel, Americans OK With ‘Vaccine Passport’ Idea

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Photo source: JD Power Eager to travel, Americans are expressing less concern about Covid-19 and flying and welcoming the idea of a vaccine passport, according to a report released recently by travel and hospitality solutions providers JD Power Passenger View. Based on data collected from more than 1,500 respondents traveling through major US airports in […]

IATA Travel Pass Successfully Trialed on First International Flight

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Photo source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Wednesday announced the arrival at London’s Heathrow Airport of the first traveler using the IATA Travel Pass app to manage their travel health credentials. The IATA Travel Pass is a mobile app created by the association aimed to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel […]

Greek Tourism Minister Visits Romania Ahead of Summer Re-opening

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis is on an official two-day visit to Romania as part of an awareness-raising effort ahead of Greece’s re-opening to tourists on May 14. Theoharis is scheduled to meet Romanian government officials, including Economy Minister Claudiu Nasui, tourism stakeholders, and media to discuss Greece’s tourism

Commission: EU’s Digital Green Certificate No Risk to Personal Data

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EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides Data protection is a top priority for the European Commission, confirmed European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Stella Kyriakides, with regard to the Digital Green Certificate, which once approved will enable post-Covid-19 travel. In an interview to Greek public broadcaster ET1, Kyriakides said she was

Greece Receives ‘Bright Exhibiting’ Award at Russia’s MITT 2021 Expo

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MITT Managing Director Artem Chernyshev and the head of the GNTO office in Russia and CIS Polykarpos Efstathiou. Greece received the “Bright Exhibiting” award at the Moscow International Travel and Tourism Exhibition – MITT 2021 that is taking place as a live event at the Crocus Expo City in Russia until March 18. The award […]

EU Moves Forward with Greece’s Proposal on Digital Green Certificate for Travel

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Photo source: primeminister.gr Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday welcomed the European Commission’s legislative proposal for the launch of a Digital Green Certificate to facilitate safe free movement in the European Union as the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic continues. “Europe is moving forward with our

Aviation, Travel & Tourism Sectors Welcome EU-wide Digital Green Certificate Idea

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Photo source: Airlines for Europe (A4E) The world’s aviation, tourism and travel sectors have warmly welcomed the idea of a digital green certificate verifying Covid-19 vaccination set to enable restriction-free movement and help restart travel and tourism in the EU. Based on an idea tabled in January by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the common, […]

Commission Urges EU States to Agree on Common Re-Opening Strategy

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Photo source: European Commission The European Commission called on member states ahead of the next European Council to endorse a common EU reopening strategy that will include issuing the so-called “green certificates” in order to facilitate safe travel and set economies into motion. The Commission hopes to pass relevant proposals outlining a coordinated approach to […]

Greece’s 13 Key Reforms, Investments for Recovery

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Photo source: Travel Trade Athens Power grid expansion, energy efficiency, reforestation, and 5G infrastructure are just some of the 13 key reforms and investments – part of Greece’s recovery plan – presented by Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras at Tuesday’s Ecofin meeting. Staikouras presented 13 key areas set to stimulate recovery in Greece which will […]