Vaccinated Abroad? All You Need to Know for Greece Recognition

By admin 11 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

Photo source: EC – Audiovisual Service / Photographer: Savo Prelevic Greek authorities announced on Monday that a portal (in Greek and English) is now open where individuals who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 abroad can declare vaccination status in Greece and request the issue of an EU Digital Covid Certificate. According to the health and […]

Travel Restart Needs Global Recognition of All Approved Covid-19 Vaccines, Says WTTC

By admin 16 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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The restart of international travel could be seriously delayed without worldwide reciprocal recognition of all approved Covid-19 vaccines, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) warned on Thursday. The global tourism body, which represents the global private Travel & Tourism sector, has issued its warning following concerns tourists face being turned away at the

Global Tourism Crash May Cost Global Economy $4 Trillion, Says Report

By admin 30 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: UNWTO The crash in international tourism due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic could cause a loss of more than $4 trillion to the global GDP for the years 2020 and 2021, according to an UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) report released on Wednesday. According to the UNCTAD, the estimated loss […]

Survey: Travelers’ Optimism Returns as Vaccines Fuel Hope

By admin 14 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: Booking.com After months of Covid-19 restrictions, new research reveals that the travelers’ appetite to explore the world remains undiminished and is fueled by the roll out of vaccines worldwide. A survey conducted by leading digital travel platform Booking.com reveals insights from more than 28,000 travelers across 28 countries and territories.

Report: 1 in 2 Europeans Optimistic About Travel Due to Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout

By admin 7 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: ETC Despite a sluggish start to the vaccine rollout across Europe, travellers’ confidence continues to take an upturn, raising hopes for a faster recovery, the European Travel Commission (ETC) said on Tuesday. According to its latest report “Monitoring Sentiment for Domestic and Intra-European Travel – Wave 6”, 48 percent of Europeans share a […]

UNWTO to Hold Secretary General Election for 2022-2025 Term

By admin 18 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The UNWTO’s current secretary general, Zurab Pololikashvili. The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is starting the new year with the 113th session of the Executive Council Meeting in Madrid, Spain, during January 18-19. The Executive Council meeting will also include the election for the position of UNWTO Secretary General for the term 2022-2025. According to an […]

Greek Minister in Madrid for UNWTO’s Global Tourism Crisis Committee Meeting

By admin 17 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis will attend the UNWTO Global Tourism Crisis Committee’s first meeting of the year in Madrid, Spain, on Monday, January 18. The meeting, held to advance concrete plans to ensure the restart of tourism, will take place in the context of the 113th session of the […]

International Travel Can’t Wait for Covid-19 Vaccines, Says WTTC

By admin 14 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and major international industry bodies have joined forces to call for the immediate restoration of international travel using proven processes and without waiting for or requiring vaccinations. WTTC, which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, along with Airports Council International (ACI), the World

Greek Tourism Minister Tables Safe Travel Proposals at UNWTO Crisis Meet

By admin 10 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Addressing the challenges related to the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines worldwide, implementing rapid testing and the importance of digital health documentation to restore the safe movement of travelers were at the center of a five-part plan presented this week at the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) 7th Global Tourism Crisis Committee by Greek Tourism Minister

EU Chief: First Covid-19 Vaccinations May Start in December

By admin 25 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen The European Union may start vaccinating its residents next month after confirming that it had clinched deals for Covid-19 vaccines with six companies and was working on a seventh. The news was announced by European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen, who also called on member states to […]