Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues EU and WHO Aiming for Universal Recognition of Health Certificates by Maria Paravantes 11 March 2021 by Maria Paravantes 11 March 2021 The EU and the WHO are working to achieve the universal recognition of digital green certificates that will facilitate travel in the post-Covid-19 era. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions ITB Berlin: Trust Plays Main Role in Travel Decisions in 2021 by GTP editing team 11 March 2021 by GTP editing team 11 March 2021 The most important thing for travelers is to be able to rebook or get one’s money back shortly before a trip, according to a Travelzoo/ITB survey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures New Covid-19 Support for 500,000 Greek Businesses by GTP editing team 11 March 2021 by GTP editing team 11 March 2021 Greece has announced a new round of Covid-19 support measures for some 500,000 businesses and millions of employees. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Survey: Half of Brits in Favor of Covid-19 Vaccination Passport by GTP editing team 11 March 2021 by GTP editing team 11 March 2021 Half of the British public would be in favor of the introduction of vaccination passports for international travel, according to a survey by YouGov. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues China Rolls Out Health Certificate for Cross-border Travel by GTP editing team 11 March 2021 by GTP editing team 11 March 2021 China has introduced an electronic health certificate for international travelers, in efforts to facilitate cross-border travel and reopen the economy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece Presents Tourism Campaign at ITB Berlin NOW 2021 by Nikos Krinis 10 March 2021 by Nikos Krinis 10 March 2021 Greece’s campaign for 2021 is based on a three-year action plan of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece GNTO Chief: Greece Aiming for Sustainable Tourism Growth by Nikos Krinis 10 March 2021 by Nikos Krinis 10 March 2021 The strategy for the tourism development and promotion of Greece in the post-Covid-19 era was presented at the ITB Berlin NOW 2021 virtual expo. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives ITB Berlin: Int’l Tourism Spending to Reach pre-Covid-19 Levels in 3 to 5 Years by Eleftheria Pantziou 10 March 2021 by Eleftheria Pantziou 10 March 2021 International tourism spending is expected to reach pre-Covid-19 crisis levels in 3 to 5 years, according to a Euromonitor survey presented at ITB Berlin 2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Eager to Open Retail, Get the Economy Going by GTP editing team 10 March 2021 by GTP editing team 10 March 2021 Greek authorities plan to re-open the retail market at the end of the March, hoping to salvage the Orthodox Easter season ahead of the tourism season scheduled to open by … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Islands, Athens Winning Over UK Property Buyers by Maria Paravantes 10 March 2021 by Maria Paravantes 10 March 2021 The Greek islands and Athens are winning over prospective property buyers from the UK, according to investment immigration firm Astons. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Austria Imposes Restrictions on Arrivals from Greece by GTP editing team 10 March 2021 by GTP editing team 10 March 2021 Starting on March 11, travelers from Greece to Austria must present a negative PCR test result upon entry and then enter a 10-day quarantine. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Poll: Air Travelers are Gaining Confidence but Frustrated with Restrictions by GTP editing team 10 March 2021 by GTP editing team 10 March 2021 Although travelers are showing confidence in returning to the skies, 84% say they will not travel if it involves quarantine, according to IATA’s latest poll. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy European Parliament Approves Fresh ‘InvestEU’ Tools by GTP editing team 10 March 2021 by GTP editing team 10 March 2021 Τhe European Parliament has approved the new InvestEU funding program, aiming to fortify the EU economy and create jobs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece Aiming for May 14 Tourism Opening by Nikos Krinis 9 March 2021 by Nikos Krinis 9 March 2021 Greece aspires to open to tourism by May 14, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said on the opening day of the virtual ITB Berlin 2021 expo. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives DRV: German Demand for Travel to Greece is High for Summer 2021 by Eleftheria Pantziou 9 March 2021 by Eleftheria Pantziou 9 March 2021 Demand for Greek destinations remains high among German travelers for the 2021 summer season, says DRV President Norbert Fiebig. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives EU Vaccination Certificate for Travel May be Ready Before Summer by GTP editing team 9 March 2021 by GTP editing team 9 March 2021 An EU-wide vaccination certificate that will facilitate travel may launch before the summer, according to European Commission VP Margaritis Schinas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives ECTAA: Safe Travel is Possible this Summer by GTP editing team 9 March 2021 by GTP editing team 9 March 2021 ECTAA is calling for a travel restart plan focused on a common approach of risk-based travel restrictions, based on testing and health certificates. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Vaccination Certificates will Allow Freedom of Movement, Says Greek Tourism Minister by GTP editing team 8 March 2021 by GTP editing team 8 March 2021 Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis says he expects an agreement to be made in the EU on establishing a vaccination certificate to facilitate travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greek Hotels: Safety of Tourists and Staff is Top Priority by GTP editing team 8 March 2021 by GTP editing team 8 March 2021 Just like in 2020, Greece’s hotel enterprises will open their doors to guests this season with high health protection measures in place. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Covid-19 Travel Restrictions Keep One in Three Tourism Destinations Completely Closed by GTP editing team 8 March 2021 by GTP editing team 8 March 2021 One in three destinations worldwide are now completely closed to international tourism due to travel restrictions, the UNWTO’s latest report says. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail