WTM: UNWTO Chief Says Climate Change Bigger Threat Than Covid

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“The climate emergency is a bigger threat than Covid,” warned World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili speaking on Tuesday during the UNWTO, WTTC & WTM Ministers’ Summit, at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2021 in London. “Going back to the old normal is not an option,” Pololikashvili said, addressing world tourism ministers who have […]

Covid-19: Unvaccinated Greeks Must Have Negative Test to Enter Banks, Restaurants

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Unvaccinated Greeks will no longer be allowed into banks, public services, restaurants, cafes, bars and entertainment venues unless they present a negative PCR or rapid test result, Health Minister Thanos Plevris announced on Tuesday, following a spike in coronavirus cases this week. Greece’s National Public Health Organization (EODY) announced a record 6,700 new

Greece, UNWTO Discuss Sustainable Tourism at WTM London Expo

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Greek Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias and UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili. Adapting sustainable practices and upgrading tourism services in this direction topped a meeting agenda between Greek Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias and World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili this week during the World Travel Market (WTM)

Covid-19: Greece on Spain’s List of ‘High-risk’ Areas for Travel

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archive photo Spain recently placed Greece, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Liechtenstein and several other countries and regions on its Covid-19 “high-risk” list for travel. This means that travelers arriving to Spain from these countries and regions are required to follow additional entry rules including proof of vaccination against Covid-19 or proof of recovery. Travelers

Brexit Effect on Global Travel Still to Come, Says Report

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Photo source: WTM London The full impact of Brexit on the global travel industry has not yet been felt, according to research released during the ongoing WTM London 2021 travel trade show. Some 700 senior professionals from around globe contributed to the WTM Industry Report, and were asked whether their business had felt any specific […]

WTM: Greece a Favorite Holiday Hotspot for Brits in 2022

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Photo source: WTM Industry Report 2021 Greece is a favorite destination for British holidaymakers planning to travel in 2022 with the Mediterranean at the top of their wish lists, according to the WTM Industry Report 2021 released on Monday during the opening of the World Travel Market (WTM) 2021 tourism trade show taking place in London. […]

Europe’s Tourism Sector Moved Closer to Recovery this Summer

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Tourism in Europe took steady steps towards recovery this summer, with Greece leading the way, according to a report released this week by Oxford Economics. More specifically, the number of overnight stays in July in Europe exceeded 70 percent of pre-pandemic 2019 levels moving closer to achieving forecasts of 75-85 percent of 2019 levels by […]

Israel Opens Borders to Covid-19 Vaccinated Travelers

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Israel on Monday, November 1, for the first time since March 2020 opened its borders to foreign nationals who have been vaccinated or have recovered from Covid-19. “It’s been too long. We are here to welcome you with open arms,” Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said in a video message on Twitter. Starting today vaccinated […]

KLM Sees First Quarterly Operating Profit Since Start of Covid-19 Pandemic

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Photo source: KLM KLM Group’s operating result in the third quarter of 2021 amounted to a profit of 168 million euros, compared to a loss of 234 million euros in 2020 and a profit of 511 million euros in 2019. According to KLM’s recently released third-quarter figures, turnover totaled 1.890 billion euros, compared to 1.144 […]

Greece Considers Emergency Measures as Covid-19 Cases Spike

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Photo source: diaNEOsis Greek officials may be ordering a new round of measures to address a recent spike in Covid-19 cases, particularly in Northern Greece, where a large part of the population is still unvaccinated. According to public health data, Greece is now recording the highest daily Covid-19 infection rates since the beginning of the […]