Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives

Travel Bloggers Greece spent four days in Argolida to explore the destination’s tourism options and highlight local attractions, nature and cuisine.

Qatar Airways’ operations in June accounted for 8.1% of international passenger traffic and 6.8% of air cargo traffic, according to data from IATA.

Messe Berlin (Singapore), the organizer of ITB Asia 2020, has announced that the annual travel trade show will go virtual during October 21 – 23.

More buses, increased frequency, and additional staff are the Greek transport ministry’s top priorities as part of an overhaul in mass transport.

Emirates has deployed its iconic A380 aircraft to the international destinations of Amsterdam, Cairo, London, Paris and Guangzhou.

Greek airline company AEGEAN and the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) are offering holiday packages, including flights and accommodation, to Greece’s Civil Protection staff.

Autohellas-Hertz has launched new digital services to reduce wait times and offer its customers contactless services with additional levels of security.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis called for all European countries to be on high alert in the coming months, until a coronavirus vaccine is found.

Over half of the hotels on the Greek islands in the South Aegean Region are operating under health protocols against Covid-19, says an ITEP analysis.

Over 80% of Germans, intending to travel abroad in times of Covid-19, want to holiday before the end of the year, according to IPK International.

Aiming to boost domestic travel, Marketing Greece has launched a campaign that introduces Greece’s popular and lesser-known destinations to Greek travelers.

The WTTC has unveiled its Insurance Guidelines to rebuild global consumer confidence to help encourage the return of travelling in the post-Covid-19 world.

Aiming to boost domestic travel this year, tourism entrepreneurs on the island of Zakynthos have launched an innovative discount program for Greeks.

Travelport has launched its Airline Health & Safety Tracker to meet demand from travelers and travel agents for information on airline health and safety measures.

The WTTC is calling upon governments to carry out Covid-19 testing at airports in order to ensure the return of safe travels.

WTM London and UNWTO will partner with the WTTC for the 2020 Ministers’ Summit, which will focus on the challenges global tourism is facing due to Covid-19.

The UNWTO has published recommendations that outline how the global tourism sector can continue fighting plastic pollution while effectively facing the challenges of Covid-19.

Airline companies are calling on leaders to implement a common Covid-19 screening plan in efforts to resume travel between Europe and the US.

Greek tourism recently gained buzz on Chinese social media through the online campaign #Thinkingofyou.

Greece is among the top five most searched for quarantine-free destinations for British travelers, according to data provided by ESTA.