Greek organizers of events and conferences are calling on the government to announce health protocols so the MICE tourism sector can restart operations.
The high cost of Covid-19 testing requirements could thwart the tourism industry’s recovery, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
The EU Covid-19 Certificate, a document enabling EU-wide restriction-free travel, has inched closer to materialization after the European Parliament agreed to the basic terms.
The Greek Health Ministry has an action plan that includes emergency transport from remote islands and a high number of medical professionals stationed at health facilities at popular tourist destinations.
Some two weeks ahead of Greece’s official opening to tourists, the country’s hoteliers are calling on the government to take action and support the Covid-19-hit sector.
Greek hoteliers are citing the financial burden of PCR testing for children over five (from the previous 12) under the currently announced Covid-19 rules for travelers entering Greece.
Greeks are eagerly waiting for authorities to ease Covid-19 measures after Easter and allow non-essential movement into or out of municipalities and domestic travel.
The global airlines industry is calling on governments to comply with Covid-19 recommendations on international travel from the World Health Organization (WHO).
The EU is set to re-open this summer to American tourists who have been vaccinated against Covid-19, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
