Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives

Thirteen European Union countries have agreed on criteria in relation to tourism for the creation of an EU ‘green pass’ for travel.

The UNWTO recently convened its Global Tourism Crisis Committee to lead the sector in harmonizing travel and health protocols and securing vital financing for businesses struggling to survive the Covid-19 …

The UNWTO has approved Greece’s proposals to restart tourism and has adopted them as recommendations for its members.

Over nine in 10 travelers feel comfortable to use a digital health passport for future trips, according to a survey published by travel technology company Amadeus.

The majority of Britons support vaccine passports but recognise concerns about the potential issues they could cause, says a poll by Ipsos MORI UK KnowledgePanel.

The UNWTO has launched a new competition to identify the best ideas that will help rural tourism communities recover from the impact of Covid-19.

Athens will be the only European city to see recovery of its hospitality and entertainment sectors in 2022, according to a study by Oxford Economics.

The first batch of free Covid-19 self-test kits will be available at pharmacies in Greece as of April 7, according to Greek Deputy Health Minister Vassilis Kontozamanis.

New research by OXERA and Edge Health backs rapid Covid-19 testing for the safe and efficient restart of air travel, says IATA.

The European Travel Commission (ETC) is seeking partners to invest in a pan-European campaign aiming to reinforce consumer confidence and stimulate pent-up demand for travel in Europe.

Four in 10 Brits are planning to book an overseas holiday this year, according to a survey by WTM London.

The Greek government will soon launch a Covid-19 self-testing scheme, which will aim to detect asymptomatic cases and help control the spread of the coronavirus.

More than 100 countries, alongside international organizations and leading business groups, have agreed to adopt harmonized standards for assisting tourists caught up in emergency situations.

The EU has decided for the Digital Green Certificate proposal to be taken forward as a matter of urgency in order for it to be in force by June.

The Digital Green Certificate – a proposal put forward to enable restriction-free movement in the EU – is open to initiatives being developed globally, according to the European Commission.

Euromonitor International and WTM Global on March 25 will host a webinar to discuss the prospects for the global travel and tourism market.

The first traveler using the IATA Travel Pass app arrived on March 17 in London from Singapore.

In efforts to improve the travel experience of visitors, the Peloponnese Region has upgraded the Corinth Isthmus Tourist Info Center.

Greece welcomed the EU’s proposal for the launch of a Digital Green Certificate to facilitate travel, an idea first tabled in January by the country’s PM himself.

The European Commission is aiming to launch a Digital Green Certificate by this summer to facilitate safe travel inside the EU during the Covid-19 pandemic.