20+ travel and tourism bodies including unions across Europe demanded the European Commission leadership replace quarantine restrictions with a common EU testing protocol.
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PM Mitsotakis Announces New Covid-19 Support Measures
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has now put forward twelve new support measures by his administration in support of businesses and workers affected by the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis.
Greek Authorities Say Tourism Not the Cause of COVID-19 Spike
Greece’s Deputy Minister of Greek Civil Protection Nikos Hardalias says tourism is not the cause for the recent rise in Covid-19 cases.
A Return to Travel As It Once Was Is An Unattainable Fantasy
The world wants tourism to be what it was before the pandemic, but there’s no indication thins will ever return to what the world thought was “normal”.
Greece Extends Covid-19 Rules for Baches Until July 31
Greek authorities have announced the extension of Covid-19 measures on organized beaches through to the end of July.
Greece’s Tourism Boss Says Covid-19 Entry Testing Proving Effective
Greece’s Minister of Tourism Harry Theoharis, the targeted Covid-19 testing being conducted at entry points across Greece has been effective.
Regardless of Every Positive Effort by Greece – Tourists Reluctant to Travel
A new study shows travelers reluctant to travel despite confidence in Greece as a safe destination on account of ongoing pandemic.
The WTTC and Carnival Corporation Present Unique COVID-19 Summit
The World Travel & Tourism Council and Carnival Corporation & plc are to host the WTTC/Carnival Corporation Global Science Summit on COVID-19.
Tripadvisor Launches ‘Travel Safe’ Tools for Travelers
Tripadvisor® has launched a new suite of “Travel Safe” tools to help consumers find, filter for, and validate health and safety information.
SETE Chief & Greek PM Agree: Greece Needs “Mature” Tourism Strategy
Greece’s PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and SETE President Yiannis Retsos discussed creating a 10-year strategic tourism development plan.
Greece Listed in Top 100 Safest Countries Post-Pandemic List
A report by Deep Knowledge Group has listed Greece among the 100 safest countries in the world for Covid-19.
UNWTO’s Zurab Pololikashvili Says “Trust is the New Currency”
The UNWTO’s Zurab Pololikashvili delivered the message that building trust is the key to tourism rebounding in the wake of the pandemic.
Irish Times “Spot On” With Greece Tourism Anxieties Story
A story this week on the Irish Times Richard Pine frames Greece’s reopening to tourism through the filtered light of skepticism.
The WTTC Launches “Safe Travel” Global Initiative
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the world’s first-ever global safety and hygiene stamp.
UNWTO Launches a Covid-19 Technical Assistance Package for Recovery
The UNWTO has released a Tourism Recovery Technical Assistance Package that offers guidance to the Member States in response to COVID-19.