WHO: Covid-19 is No Longer a Global Health Emergency by Nikos Krinis 5 May 2023 Covid-19 is now an established and ongoing health issue which no longer constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), according to the World Health Organization (WHO). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
ICAO and WHO Strengthen Public Health Emergency Partnership for International Travel by GTP editing team 14 December 2022 ICAO and WHO have heightened their public health emergency partnership for international travel, both in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic and other potential emergencies. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EU Sets New European Agenda for Tourism by Nikos Krinis 2 December 2022 A new European Agenda for Tourism includes a series of proposals to help member states and stakeholders make the tourism sector more sustainable, resilient and digitalised by 2030. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
UNWTO and European Commission Share Joint Vision for Tourism’s Future by GTP editing team 1 December 2022 UNWTO has joined the European Commission in emphasizing the importance of jobs, education and investments for achieving the shared vision for a revitalized tourism sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
WTTC: Global Consumer Survey Reveals International Travel is Back by GTP editing team 27 November 2022 A new global consumer survey has revealed that the appetite for international travel is now at its highest point since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19: EU Tells Members to Prepare for Autumn and Winter as ‘Pandemic is Not Over’ by GTP editing team 5 September 2022 The European Commission has proposed measures in order for Member States to avoid a surge of Covid-19 cases in the upcoming autumn and winter season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Celebrity Cruises Drops Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement for Passengers by GTP editing team 24 August 2022 Celebrity Cruises is dropping Covid-19 vaccination requirements and simplifying testing guidelines for guests sailing from the US and European ports. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Tourism Bodies Urge Actions to Address Shortfall of Workers in EU by GTP editing team 22 July 2022 1.2 million travel and tourism jobs across the EU will remain unfilled unless urgent action is taken, says the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the European Travel Commission (ETC). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Survey: North Americans will Travel Despite Skyrocketing Costs, Flight Cancellations by GTP editing team 15 July 2022 North American travelers are eager to fly again despite skyrocketing costs, flight cancellations and growing recession concerns, according to an OAG survey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EU Recommends for People Over 60 to Get Fourth Covid-19 Vaccine Dose by GTP editing team 11 July 2022 The EU’s health and medicine agencies are recommending for people over 60 years old to soon get a second booster shot of a Covid-19 vaccine. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
‘Explore Your Happy Place’ – Greece’s New Tourism Promo by GTP editing team 23 June 2022 “Explore Your Happy Place” is Greece’s new promo campaign launched this month internationally, inviting travelers to find their happy place somewhere in Greece, all year round. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Inflation Concerns Not Hampering Travel Desire in Europe by GTP editing team 15 June 2022 Europe appears to be the winner of pent up post-Covid-19 travel demand with 71% percent of Europeans planning to take a trip this summer, says a survey released by Europ Assistance. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail