Photo source: JD Power Eager to travel, Americans are expressing less concern about Covid-19 and flying and welcoming the idea of a vaccine passport, according to a report released recently by travel and hospitality solutions providers JD Power Passenger View. Based on data collected from more than 1,500 respondents traveling through major US airports in […]
Photo source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Wednesday announced the arrival at London’s Heathrow Airport of the first traveler using the IATA Travel Pass app to manage their travel health credentials. The IATA Travel Pass is a mobile app created by the association aimed to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel […]
EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides Data protection is a top priority for the European Commission, confirmed European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Stella Kyriakides, with regard to the Digital Green Certificate, which once approved will enable post-Covid-19 travel. In an interview to Greek public broadcaster ET1, Kyriakides said she was
MITT Managing Director Artem Chernyshev and the head of the GNTO office in Russia and CIS Polykarpos Efstathiou. Greece received the “Bright Exhibiting” award at the Moscow International Travel and Tourism Exhibition – MITT 2021 that is taking place as a live event at the Crocus Expo City in Russia until March 18. The award […]
Photo source: @Isthmus Tourist Info Center (August 2019) In efforts to attract visitors and improve the experience of travelers, the Peloponnese Region has proceeded with the revamp of the area surrounding the Corinth Isthmus and its Tourist Info Center. Speaking to reporters during an online press event last week, Loutraki Tourism Organization Marketing Manager Vivi
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Photo source: primeminister.gr Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday welcomed the European Commission’s legislative proposal for the launch of a Digital Green Certificate to facilitate safe free movement in the European Union as the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic continues. “Europe is moving forward with our
Photo source: Airlines for Europe (A4E) The world’s aviation, tourism and travel sectors have warmly welcomed the idea of a digital green certificate verifying Covid-19 vaccination set to enable restriction-free movement and help restart travel and tourism in the EU. Based on an idea tabled in January by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the common, […]
The European Commission on Wednesday made a legislative proposal for the launch of a common Digital Green Certificate to facilitate safe free movement inside the EU during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Also referred to as a vaccination certificate, the Digital Green Certificate will be a proof that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, received […]
The key elements of the Digital Green Certificate, which is expected to enable restriction-free movement in Europe, were discussed during a teleconference between the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) and European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas. Held one day before the European Commission made its proposal for the launch of a common Digital Green
Photo source: European Commission The European Commission called on member states ahead of the next European Council to endorse a common EU reopening strategy that will include issuing the so-called “green certificates” in order to facilitate safe travel and set economies into motion. The Commission hopes to pass relevant proposals outlining a coordinated approach to […]


















