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European Travel Commission Stands in Solidarity with Ukraine

The European Travel Commission (ETC), representing national tourism organisations of Europe, condemns the military aggression by the Russian Federation and expressed solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

ETC: Tourists Visiting Greece in 2021 Stayed Longer

Travelers to Greece extended their holidays last year making the country the best overall performer in terms of nights spent in Europe, according to the latest report by the European Travel Commission (ETC).

ETC Investigates Impact of Covid-19 on Tourists’ Sustainable Travel Attitudes

The European Travel Commission (ETC) has released a report to help destinations in Europe better understand consumers’ attitudes in the Covid-19 era.

ETC Releases Handbook on Encouraging Sustainable Tourism Practices

The European Travel Commission (ETC) has published a new handbook to encourage tourism stakeholders to build sustainable practices into their everyday operations.

ETC and Euronews Inform that Europe is Open for Travel

Euronews has partnered with the European Travel Commission (ETC) to support the reopening of European tourism and boost travel confidence this summer.

EU Digital COVID Certificate and Vaccine Rollouts Boost Intention to Travel, Says Report

The recent introduction of the EU Digital COVID Certificate and the speedy progression of Covid-19 vaccinations in Europe are boosting Europeans’ travel spirit.

Long-haul Travellers Still Cautious About Planning Trips to Europe, ETC Says

As the EU looks set to open its borders, it is imperative that clear messages are communicated to international travellers wishing to visit Europe, says the ETC.

New ETC Campaign Invites Europeans to Open Up to Travel Again

The European Travel Commission (ETC) has launched a major promotional campaign that invites Europeans to open up to travel again.

ETC Says Full Travel Recovery Expected After 2024

The European Travel Commission (ETC) expects international arrivals to Europe this year to remain 46% below 2019 levels, predicting that full travel recovery should not be expected before 2024.

Report: 1 in 2 Europeans Optimistic About Travel Due to Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout

The impact of Covid-19 vaccines on travel sentiment is fairly positive, according to the European Travel Commission’s latest report.

Covid-19: Int’l Arrivals to Europe Mark 30-year Low in 2020

International arrivals to Europe marked a 30-year low last year, down by 70% compared to 2019 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the ETC's quarterly report.

European Travel Commission Slams UK’s New Measures for Travelers

The European Travel Commission (ETC) has strongly condemned the new UK travel measures that include heavy financial penalties for travelers and potential jail time for non-compliance.

Air Travel in Systemic Collapse with Nearly 7,000 Routes Lost, Says ACI Europe

ACI Europe and the European Travel Commission (ETC) are urging the EU to come up with more flexible state aid rules to provide assistance to airports and support air connectivity.

Covid-19 Resurgence Forces Europeans to Put Travel Plans on Hold

Europeans are reluctant about traveling during the holiday period due to renewed lockdowns and increasing Covid-19 cases, a European Travel Commission study found.

Greece Aiming to Go Beyond ‘Sun and Sea’ Tourism Model

The GNTO is aiming to take Greek tourism to the next level, beyond the already established "sun and sea" offer, and provide a new travel experience to visitors, focused on sustainability.

Intra-European Travel Interest Strong for 2021, Says ETC

Europeans are still interested in traveling and appear to be planning trips in 2021 despite Covid-19 resurgence, according to the European Travel Commission (ETC).

European Arrivals Set to Decline by 61% in 2020, Says ETC

A new surge in Covid-19 cases and the reintroduction of travel restrictions have halted European tourism recovery with arrivals set to be down by 61% in 2020, says ETC.

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

Greece ranks fourth among the Top 5 destination choices for Europeans seeking to travel in the next six months, according to an ETC study.

European Tourism Showing Very Slow Recovery, Says ETC

Despite most Covid-19 travel restrictions in Europe being lifted in mid-June, European tourism is showing a very slow recovery, according to the European Travel Commission (ETC).

ETC: Greece’s Source Market Performance Mixed

Although Greece was among the fastest growing destinations last year, interest from several source markets waned in 2019, says the latest European Travel Commission report.