Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives

A number of proactive actions to support Greek tourism are included in a roadmap for Greece’s recovery, proposed by a committee chaired by Nobel Prize-winning economist Christopher Pissarides.

The GNTO is aiming to take Greek tourism to the next level, beyond the already established “sun and sea” offer, and provide a new travel experience to visitors, focused on …

Europeans are still interested in traveling and appear to be planning trips in 2021 despite Covid-19 resurgence, according to the European Travel Commission (ETC).

Global aviation organizations are calling on regulators worldwide to adopt more flexible slot rules and preserve air transport connectivity.

Greek tourism promotion body Marketing Greece is planning a new campaign to promote the outdoor tourism activities offered in Greece.

Routes and ACI World have partnered to provide guidance for airports at a world level to help them recover from the Covid-19 crisis.

Facilitating tourism and resuming safe travel were among the issues discussed at the G20 summit held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Greece is among the top three international destinations that American travelers are booking, according to a survey by the USTOA.

ITB Berlin next year will hold its annual international travel trade show as an entirely virtual event under the name ITB Berlin NOW during March 9-12, 2021.

IATA is in the final development phase of its Travel Pass, a digital health pass designed to support the safe reopening of borders in the Covid-19 era.

Amidst a backdrop of Covid-fueled travel restrictions, solo travelers are forging ahead with plans to travel more often, according to a survey.

IATA has released guidance to ensure that the air cargo industry will be ready to support the large-scale handling, transport and distribution of a Covid-19 vaccine.

UNWTO and Sommet Education have announced the 30 finalists of the Hospitality Challenge, an initiative designed to accelerate recovery in the tourism sector.

ICAO has updated its ‘Take-off’ guidelines, which aim to restore air connectivity and give travelers the confidence they need to fly again in Covid-19 times.

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought travel to a standstill but new growth opportunities are expected to lead recovery in 2021 and beyond, says Oxford University Professor Ian Goldin.

The approval and distribution of a Covid-19 vaccine will help the aviation industry bounce back, according to Emirates Airlines President Tim Clark.

Strengthening cooperation with the Arab world to attract tourism investments and more tourists to Greece is a priority for the country’s Tourism Ministry.

Experts from the hospitality, aviation and cruise industries will analyze the role of trust management in tourism, during the ITB Virtual Convention on November 19.

The Municipality of Athens has announced an action plan that includes a number of support measures for the city center’s economy.

Air travel may go back to pre-Covid-19 volumes sooner than expected – by 2021-22, Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary predicts.