Survey: Global Shoppers Show ‘Appetite’ for Travel

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Photo Source: Globsl Blue Over half of the world’s shoppers are keen on returning to travel overseas despite Covid-19, according to a survey released by tax free shopping provider Global Blue. More specifically, Global Blue’s survey of 30,000 international shoppers found that 55 percent are willing to travel abroad if restrictions are lifted, stressing at […]

MICE Industry to Depend More on Technology, Says IAPCO President

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The international MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) industry is undergoing major changes due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and becoming more and more dependent on technology. “Many of the day-to-day operations of MICE companies are transferred from project managers and program coordinators to IT professionals,” International Association of

Greece Unveils Online Map with Covid-19 Risk by Regional Unit

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The Greek government has introduced a new online platform that includes a risk-assessment map that enables citizens to track the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country and keep up to date with the latest safety restrictions by regional unit. The health safety map was presented during Friday’s Covid-19 media briefing and is available on […]

Qatar Airways Plans to Expand Network to 124 Destinations by End of 2020

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In line with passenger and cargo demand, and the continued relaxation of entry restrictions worldwide, Qatar Airways has announced its winter flight schedule valid until the end of the year. By the end of 2020, Qatar Airways’ plans to rebuild its network to 124 destinations including 21 in Africa, 10 in the Americas, 42 in […]

Covid-19 Transmission Risk on Airplanes is 1 in 27 Million, Says Research

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Photo source: KLM Since the start of 2020 and among some 1.2 billion airplane passengers, there have been only 44 cases of the coronavirus (Covid-19) reported in which transmission is thought to have been associated with a flight journey, according to research released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). “The risk of a passenger […]

Greece Mulls Making Face Masks Mandatory in View of Covid-19 Surge

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Face masks may soon be compulsory everywhere as Greek authorities consider additional measures to address a recent spike in Covid-19 cases, despite reassurances that new measures will not be introduced. Speaking on SKAI TV, Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas did leave open the possibility of the mask requirement as well as the extension of bar, café […]

Italy Lifts Mandatory Covid-19 Testing on Arrivals from Greece

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Travelers from Greece will no longer be tested for the coronavirus (Covid-19) upon arrival to Italy, according to a new decree signed by the Italian Minister of Health on Thursday. The decree also lifts the rule for arrivals from Croatia and Malta. Passengers from the aforementioned countries are also not obliged to present a negative […]

Greek Minister: Post-Covid-19 Reality Needs Inclusive Tourism Model

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Photo Source: @Harry Theoharis Adjusting to a new post-Covid-19 reality with inclusive forms of tourism which respect the environment is key to sector recovery, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis during the International Energy Forum on Wednesday. Theoharis joined global tourism and travel industry stakeholders, including

England Removes 5 Greek Islands from Quarantine List

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Photo source: Gatwick Airport England on Thursday added five Greek islands to its “travel corridor” exemptions list for quarantine, meaning that travelers from those destinations will not have to self-isolate upon arrival. According to the updated travel advise for Greece by the Foreign Office (FCDO), the islands of Lesvos, Santorini, Serifos, Tinos and Zakynthos will […]

Covid-19: UK Launches Travel Taskforce to Reduce 14-day Quarantine for Arrivals

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Photo source: Heathrow Airport UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps on Thursday announced the creation of a Global Travel Taskforce that will aim to implement a testing regime to reduce the current 14-day quarantine period of arriving travelers, which is in place as part of preventive measures to limit the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country. […]