Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives

Europe’s tourism sector can reestablish itself through a transition to a new model that will respect the environment and unique cultural features of each European country, says SETE President Yiannis …

The travel industry must be rebuilt in a more responsible way in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA).

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and EU officials discussed the need of a common approach to health and safety protocols to facilitate travel in Europe.

Aviation and tourism bodies are disappointed with the EU’s guidance to member states on better coordinating Covid-19 travel measures.

Americans and Canadians are eager to travel again, with the majority already planning to take a holiday in 2021, according to a recent study.

European travel agents’ and tour operators’ recently met in Athens and sent the message that traveling is safe in Covid-19 times if hygiene safety measures are respected.

Amadeus has launched a cruise portal offering new content, more choice and enhanced technology to automate the booking process for travel sellers.

Over half of the world’s shoppers are keen on returning to travel overseas despite Covid-19, says a survey by tax free shopping provider Global Blue.

AQ Strategy, a new Greek strategic marketing firm, offers strategies for tourism and hospitality businesses to adjust to the ‘New Normal’.

Following the cancellation of this year’s “Athens Marathon. The Authentic”, organizers have decided to hold a virtual edition of the event during November 8-22.

Flight-related transmission of the Covid-19 virus is 1 in 27 Million, according to research by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Adjusting to a new post-Covid-19 reality with inclusive forms of tourism which respect the environment is key to sector recovery, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

The UK government has created a Global Travel Taskforce that will aim to implement a testing regime to reduce the current 14-day quarantine period of arriving travelers.

Greek travel company Joysters has launched a specialized Covid-19 action plan based on National Public Health Organization and EU protocols for its clients.

The UNWTO has partnered with IATA to restore confidence in international aviation and restart global tourism.

Wearing masks for protection against Covid-19 is unlikely to cause CO2 toxicity in the body, according to a recent study.

TIF-Helexpo may hold Thessaloniki’s annual Philoxenia International Tourism Exhibition as a hybrid event due to Covid-19.

Aiming to showcase the beauty and unique nature of Ioannina, the destination’s municipality is holding a photo contest.

European aviation bodies are calling for member states to replace quarantine measures with Covid-19 testing for passengers from high-risk areas.

More than half of luxury hoteliers polled by Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) are expressing optimism that the Covid-19 crisis is subsiding.