Thirteen European Union countries have agreed on criteria in relation to tourism for the creation of an EU ‘green pass’ for travel.

The UNWTO recently convened its Global Tourism Crisis Committee to lead the sector in harmonizing travel and health protocols and securing vital financing for businesses struggling to survive the Covid-19 crisis.

The UNWTO has approved Greece’s proposals to restart tourism and has adopted them as recommendations for its members.

Over nine in 10 travelers feel comfortable to use a digital health passport for future trips, according to a survey published by travel technology company Amadeus.

The majority of Britons support vaccine passports but recognise concerns about the potential issues they could cause, says a poll by Ipsos MORI UK KnowledgePanel.

The UNWTO has launched a new competition to identify the best ideas that will help rural tourism communities recover from the impact of Covid-19.

Athens will be the only European city to see recovery of its hospitality and entertainment sectors in 2022, according to a study by Oxford Economics.

The first batch of free Covid-19 self-test kits will be available at pharmacies in Greece as of April 7, according to Greek Deputy Health Minister Vassilis Kontozamanis.

New research by OXERA and Edge Health backs rapid Covid-19 testing for the safe and efficient restart of air travel, says IATA.

The European Travel Commission (ETC) is seeking partners to invest in a pan-European campaign aiming to reinforce consumer confidence and stimulate pent-up demand for travel in Europe.

Four in 10 Brits are planning to book an overseas holiday this year, according to a survey by WTM London.

The Greek government will soon launch a Covid-19 self-testing scheme, which will aim to detect asymptomatic cases and help control the spread of the coronavirus.