Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives

The WTTC has unveiled more measures designed to rebuild global consumer confidence and encourage the return of Safe Travels in the post Covid-19 world.

Greece is one of three Mediterranean destinations at the top of travelers’ wish lists once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, according to tourism consultants Horwath HTL.

Greeks will be among European travelers allowed admission into the UK without quarantine, BBC says.

Ailing carrier Lufthansa was saved after its top shareholder stepped in backing a 9-billion-euro rescue package put up by Germany’s Economic Stabilisation Fund.

European lawmakers have appealed for additional measures to salvage the EU’s tourism and travel sector.

Top executives worldwide are concerned about the impact of Covid-19 on the economy and fear a second wave of the virus, according to a PwC survey.

IATA has launched the Security Risk Intelligence Portal (SRIP) — an incident reporting tool to help airlines mitigate and manage security risks.

Prompted by the Covid-19 pandemic, “Low Season Traveller” recently launched to offer travel experiences off-season for the first time.

Reaching an agreement on the Commission’s proposed coronavirus rescue fund dubbed “Next Generation EU”, topped the agenda of a recent EU leaders meeting.

Industry experts may be confident about the resumption of travel after the Covid-19 pandemic, but travelers appear to be fearful of getting on planes.

The new destination branding identity of the city of Heraklion on the island of Crete won a silver distinction at the Tourism Awards 2020.

The Athens Municipality and the city’s traders union have launched the “Athens is Back” initiative, which offers businesses and cultural bodies the chance to promote their discounts and products.

Travelers planning to visit EU countries can now access a new website offering real-time information on destinations and Covid-19 safety regulations.

A number of European countries timidly opened up to travel on June 15 easing border controls and implementing health protocols for incoming travelers.

Greece’s museums and indoor areas of archaeological sites will reopen their doors to the public on Monday, June 15.

Prominent gastronomy tourism professionals from Greece and Cyprus will meet online during the FoodTreX Greece & Cyprus Food Travel Summit during June 24-25.

The European Commission has recommended a flexible approach towards removing restrictions on travel to the EU starting on July 1.

Germany will open its borders to visitors from Austria, France, Denmark and Switzerland on June 16 and has extended a travel warning for Germans until August 31.

Key to effectively addressing the Covid-19 pandemic is finding a vaccine that will be accessible to all, EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides says.

Cyprus has re-opened to tourists, easing further its Covid-19 restrictions and launching its user-friendly Cyprus Flight Pass platform to facilitate travel.