UNWTO Athens: Greek PM Says Safe Travel, Retaining Jobs Key Priorities

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European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas; UNWTO Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili; Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Photo Source: @PrimeMinisterGR Greece’s main concern has been to ensure safe travel and that no jobs are lost during the pandemic, said Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during the opening

Covid-19: OECD Invites Members to Adopt Safe Travel Blueprint

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OECD Conference Center in Paris, France. In an attempt to limit uncertainty and difficulty and enable countries to prepare more effectively for a return to safe international travel and tourism in the aftermath of Covid-19, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) reached an agreement this week on a plan promoting safe travel worldwide […]

European Commission Gives Answers to Questions About the EU Digital COVID Certificate

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The EU Digital Covid Certificate will make it easier to travel in Europe Photo source: European Parliament ©AdobeStock/ToneFotografia The EU Digital Covid Certificate, which aims to facilitate safe free movement during the COVID-19 pandemic, has gone live in seven member states, namely Greece, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Croatia and Poland. The

New ETC Campaign Invites Europeans to Open Up to Travel Again

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The European Travel Commission (ETC) has launched a major promotional campaign inviting Europeans to open up to travel again. Co-funded by the European Union with the support of more than 30 destinations and travel brands, the campaign will be rolled out across Europe under the title “Open up to Europe”. The UK and Germany are […]

Eurocontrol Sees Air Traffic Back to Pre-Covid Levels in 2025

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Photo source: Eurocontrol © ADOBESTOCK Air traffic is expected to return to pre-Covid-19 levels no earlier than 2025 said air navigation group Eurocontrol, which is also forecasting that activity in Europe this year will be 50 percent of pre-crisis levels. Eurocontrol analysts attribute the slow recovery to travel restrictions and health crisis developments. Based on […]

SETE Chief Expects Strong Traveler Flows to Greece from US

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Athens International Airport US travelers are keen on visiting Greece this summer as more airlines link Athens directly with cities in the United States raising hopes for the Greek tourism industry. Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos confirmed the sector’s expectations speaking on SKAI radio on Wednesday. Retsos said he expects booming

Shipping Minister: No Covid-19 Tests Needed for Vaccinated Ferry Passengers

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archive photo Vaccinated travelers using ferries to visit the Greek islands will not be required to take Covid-19 tests before boarding, announced Greece’s Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis on Wednesday. Plakiotakis went on to add that passengers will however be required starting Thursday (June 3) to fill out a special health form that will ensure faster […]

PM Announces €420m in Support to Reboot Greek Tourism Sector

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during a meeting with representatives of Greece’s tourism bodies and associations. Photo source: @PrimeMinisterGR Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday that a total of 420 million euros in working capital will be allocated to tourism enterprises impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic in order to help them restart

YouGov Survey: General Public in Favor of ‘Vaccine Passports’ for Travel

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Photo source: YouGov The majority of the population in 17 countries agrees that international travelers should carry vaccine passports to prove their vaccination against Covid-19, according to a recent global study conducted by international research data and analytics group YouGov. In its 17-country study, YouGov asked members of the public whether they agreed that

Airbnb Extends Party Ban Until End of Summer 2021

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Airbnb has announced the extension of its ban on parties in properties listed on its platform through at least the end of summer 2021, in efforts to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and ensure the safety of its hosts and guests. “With Covid-19 restrictions beginning to ease in regions such as the US and the […]