Travel Demand Will Bounce Back After Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution, Says Emirates President

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Photo source: Emirates The imminent approval and distribution of a Covid-19 vaccine is expected to restore demand for air travel and help the aviation industry bounce back, Emirates Airlines President Tim Clark estimates. Clark expressed his views on the future of aviation during an interview with BBC Presenter and Broadcaster Rajan Datar at the virtual […]

European Arrivals Set to Decline by 61% in 2020, Says ETC

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Photo source: BER ETC: Overall travel volumes are now projected to return to pre-pandemic levels only by 2024. A new surge in coronavirus (Covid-19) cases and the reintroduction of travel restrictions have halted European tourism recovery with arrivals set to be down by 61 percent in 2020, the European Travel Commission (ETC) said on Tuesday. […]

ITB Virtual Convention will Shine Spotlight on Rebuilding Trust in Travel

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Experts from the hospitality, aviation and cruise industries will discuss on the role of trust management in tourism, during the ITB Virtual Convention that is scheduled to take place on ITB.com on November 19. Under the heading “Spotlight on rebuilding trust in International Tourism & Travel “, topics discussed by experts from the hospitality, aviation […]

Athens: Tourism Included in €40m Action Plan to Support City’s Economy

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The Municipality of Athens on Tuesday announced an action plan that includes a wide range of measures to support the city center’s economy within the next four months. Budgeted at some 40 million euros, mainly from EU funds, the action plan includes around 10 million euros to support the Athens’ tourism sector with initiatives such […]

Ryanair’s O’Leary Says Air Travel Will Return to pre-Covid-19 Volumes in 2021-2022

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Photo Source: @Ryanair Air travel may go back to pre-Covid-19 volumes sooner than predicted – by 2021-22, Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary said on Tuesday, during WTM Virtual, the international travel trade show that is taking place online. Speaking during a one-to-one interview with WTM Aviation Expert John Strickland, O’Leary said that the coronavirus pandemic […]

WTM Virtual Day 1 Focuses on the Travel Industry’s Future

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The first day of WTM Virtual on November 9 pulled together ministers, travel leaders, entrepreneurs, experts and researchers to discuss the future of the travel industry in the post-Covid-19 era. Following are some highlights from the event’s first day. Restarting tourism During the UNWTO, WTTC and WTM Ministers’ Summit, industry leaders agreed that greater international

Greece Ranks 5th Out of 50 Countries for Top Tourism Brand

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Greece has been ranked as the fifth best tourism brand in 2020, according to a survey conducted by market research firm Ipsos that evaluates the perceptions of consumers in 50 countries. For the survey, known as the Anholt-Ipsos Nation Brands Index (NBI), 20,019 interviews were conducted online in 20 panel countries with adults aged 18 […]

Greek Consumers Group Issues Guidelines for Canceled Trips Due to Covid-19 Lockdown

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The Greek government’s decision for Greece to enter a second lockdown as of November 7 to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, has affected the ability of people to travel as well as the plans of consumers who had already booked tickets. The Union for Working Consumers of Greece – EEKE, which aims to […]

Euromonitor: Digital and Sustainable Innovations will Boost Travel Recovery

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Creative new ideas in digital and sustainable technologies will help travel and tourism to rebound after the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to Euromonitor International. The global research specialist said its best-case scenario sees the travel and tourism sector taking at least three years to recover to pre-coronavirus levels. However, the industry has a

Greece Includes UK in Plans for Tourism Comeback in 2021

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Photo source: Visit Greece Greece in the 2020 tourism season, in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, welcomed more than 750,000 British visitors Greece has high expectations for its tourism season next year and sees the UK playing a leading role, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said on Monday. Speaking during a virtual press conference […]