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A WTTC Report Says 174m Travel & Tourism Jobs May Fall to COVID-19

According to recent data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) as many as 174 million jobs in the…

Greece Ranked a Top 5 Choice for Intra-European Travel H2 of 2020

A study released by the European Travel Commission (ETC) says Greece ranks fourth among the Top 5 destination choices for…

Greek Health Officials Say There are Enough ICU Beds for Now

The Hellenic Intensive Care Society President Αnna Kotanidou assures citizens of enough ICU beds.

A Discussion of Greece’s Problematic COVID-19 Numbers

Greece’s numbers on COVID-19 just don’t seem to tell the real story of the resurgence of cases since the tourism…

EU Commissioners Propose Disney-Dopey Style COVID Labels

EU officials now want to do a "Disney" on the COVID-19 pandemic after member states show fragmented policies to defeat…

Was the TUI Deal a Bad Pandemic Bargain for the Greeks?

Many people are now convinced that Greece should have stayed shut to outside tourists until the coronvirus pandemic passed.

Egypt Boosts Cultural Tourism Capacity Starting in September

Egypt's tourism businesses and cultural venues are to operate at up to 50% of their total capacity starting in September.

Greece Βecomes An ECTAA Preferred Destination

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and ECTAA have agreed to make Greece the Preferred Destination.

Study Shows People Want Contactless Travel Experiences

A recent Vision-Box study reveals that most travelers now prefer contactless travel experiences on account of the COVID-19 pandemic.

TUI Announces the Closing of 166 Travel Branches in UK and Ireland

TUI has announced it will close 166 high street stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. So far,…

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…

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…

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…

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.

So Far, Science Says Summer Heat is Only a Secondary Coronavirus Spread Inhibitor

A Princeton study shows a slight correlation between climate and the coronavirus. Researchers say heat and humidity secondary inhibitors.

The Baltic States Create Europe’s First “Travel Bubble”

Europe's Baltic states have joined to create the eurozone's first "travel bubble" in order to restart the zone's tourism post…

Half of Greeks Cautious About Opening Borders to Tourists Now

According to a recent survey, half of the Greek population does not want to open the borders until the danger…

European Union Extended Travel Ban Until June 15th

The European Commission has called for extending measures to minimalize the spread of the coronavirus until June 15th.

Europe’s Tourism Industry in the Post-COVID-19 Era

Europe's travel and tourism industry, which represents 10% of European Union‘s GDP, is in a nosedive over the coronavirus pandemic.

UNWTO: All World Destinations Have COVID-19 Travel Restrictions

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) says the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted every world destination to introduce restrictions on travel.