Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives

The first Covid-19 vaccinations in Greece will take place at two Athens hospitals on December 27, according to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

The IATA Travel Pass, designed to support the safe reopening of borders in the Covid-19 era, is scheduled for release early in the first quarter of 2021.

The European Commission has announced a coordinated effort for Covid-19 vaccination across the EU on December 27, 28 and 29.

IATA renewed its call on governments to ensure that aviation workers will be considered as essential workers during the impending Covid-19 vaccine campaign.

The UNWTO and CNN have teamed up to celebrate the transformative power being unleashed as the restart of tourism gets underway.

The WTTC and industry bodies are calling for the restart of travel using proven processes and without waiting for or requiring Covid-19 vaccinations.

Greece is getting ready for one of the largest mass immunizations as it awaits the first batch of Covid-19 vaccines, according to authorities.

Aviation bodies in Europe have welcomed the European Commission’s Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy, which promotes EU’s green and digital transformation.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis presented 5 proposals for tourism’s recovery, during the UNWTO’s 7th Global Tourism Crisis Committee meeting.

WTM London has published a Travel & Tourism Manifesto to guide policy-makers with concrete solutions to present and future challenges.

In view of the holiday season, global travel and aviation bodies are calling on EU governments to lift quarantine measures and restore travel.

A new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) recommends global guidelines for a safe and seamless traveller journey in the ‘new normal’.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) in December will promote Greek tourism to the Italian market through digital events.

The European Commission has presented its ‘Staying safe from Covid-19 during winter’ strategy that includes recommendations to sustainably manage the pandemic over the coming months.

International business travel could restart if agreement is secured to safeguard journeys of up to 72-hours free from quarantines, says the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

The challenges Greek tourism will face in 2021 were discussed during a meeting between Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and SETE President Yiannis Retsos.

EU agencies EASA and ECDC have released guidelines to support a coordinated approach to reduce risks related to the movement of travelers in the Covid-19 era.

The Greek government’s strategy to reposition and boost the country’s image abroad is expected to be presented in 2021.

Greece remains high in the preferences of travelers from Belgium despite the challenges of Covid-19, according to Belgian travel agents and tour operators.

AIA is inviting air travelers to join its new group of InfluencAIRs in its aim to discover new travel trends and define the profile of today’s traveler.