Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives

“Every week that goes by, we are building a wall of immunity that will allow us to leave this ordeal behind us,” said Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has once again urged for the swift establishment of an EU-wide vaccination certificate to facilitate post-pandemic travel.

Technology, affordable accommodation and government incentives are some of the elements that make a destination attractive for digital nomads, according to experts.

Ensuring the seamless operation of Greece’s hotels this summer period topped the agenda of a meeting between hotelier association presidents from the country.

EU tourism ministers are calling for the need of digital health information tools and financial support, to speed up the sector’s recovery.

Τhe International Air Transport Association will soon launch its IATA Travel Pass to help travelers and governments manage digital health credentials.

The prospects for the recovery of Greek tourism and the challenges the industry will face after the Covid-19 pandemic were focused on during a recent Eurobank web panel event.

People plan to travel more once a Covid-19 vaccine is widely available, signaling industry recovery, an Expedia report reveals.

EU tourism ministers were recently introduced to a detailed plan drawn up by Greece for a pan-European opening of travel.

Greek hoteliers have launched #filoxeniaMoU, a month-long initiative dedicated to the importance of hospitality in the recovery of tourism.

The Region of Crete has launched Greece’s first website for digital nomads, aiming to attract remote workers to the island.

Aiming to attract travelers to the Greek capital, the “This is Athens & Partners” public-private tourism partnership has launched its “Love Letters from Athens” digital campaign.

Royal Caribbean International will be the first cruise company to offer sailings from Israel for travelers that have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

The EU member states appear ready to agree on the introduction of a digital Covid-19 vaccination passport as early as this month.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis sent a letter to European Commissioner Thierry Breton with recommendations for the post-Covid-19 recovery of tourism.

Greece is among the first holiday destinations that Dutch travelers will visit this summer, according to Corendon’s brand and marketing manager, Dick Gussen.

The European Tourism Manifesto alliance has launched the new #Tourism4Recovery campaign to raise awareness of the devastating impact of the Covid-19 crisis on European tourism.

Restoring cruise travel to Greece once the Covid-19 pandemic subsides, topped the agenda of talks between Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and CLIA.

EU lawmakers are requesting that a new strategy on sustainable tourism include an EU Health Safety protocol for testing before departure.

EU ministers responsible for tourism on March 1 will hold an informal video conference to reflect on a set of measures aimed at the sector’s recovery from Covid-19.