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Mediterranean Tourism Body: Fires Wake-up Call, Concrete Solutions Needed

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Mediterranean Tourism Body: Fires Wake Up Call, Concrete Solutions Needed
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Photo source: Hellenic Fire Service In the aftermath of hundreds of fires breaking out last week in Greece, Italy, Albania, Morocco, North Macedonia, Turkey and Lebanon, the Mediterranean Tourism Foundation (MTF) is calling on authorities to extend support with concrete action and without bureaucratic delays. The MTF is calling on the global community to push […]

EU Lawmakers Propose Testing Protocol to Get Travel Started

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Eu Lawmakers Propose Testing Protocol To Get Travel Started
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The pandemic shifted travellers’ demands towards ‘safe and clean’ and more sustainable tourism. Photo source” European Parliament ©AdobeStock/Chalabala In efforts to restore safe travel, EU lawmakers are requesting that a new strategy on sustainable tourism include an EU Health Safety protocol for testing before departure as a first step. Listing EU criteria for “safe and

Coordinated Action Needed to Resume Travel, Say European Tourism Experts

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Coordinated Action Needed To Resume Travel, Say European Tourism Experts
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An EU-wide coordinated approach that would ensure safety, eliminate uncertainty and restore consumer confidence, is key for the restart of travel & tourism in Europe, Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President Alexandros Vassilikos said. Speaking during a webinar titled “Restarting travel and tourism in Europe” on Tuesday, Vassilikos said that the European Union has thus far