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ETC: Second wave of COVID-19 outbreak threatens european tourism recovery | Loss of almost 1 billion global international arrivals expected in 2020

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A new surge in Covid-19 cases and the reintroduction of travel restrictions have halted European tourism recovery with international tourist arrivals to Europe down 68%[1] halfway through the year relative to 2019. That is according to the European Travel Commission’s (ETC) latest quarterly report “European Tourism: Trends & Prospects” for Q3 2020 which has been closely […]

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Airports set out plan for urgent EU and Government support as financial crisis worsens

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ACI Europe today called on the European Commission to urgently adopt an EU Recovery Framework for Aviation and for Governments to provide the requisite funding to support airports – and the recovery of air connectivity. With close to 200 airports already facing the risk of insolvency, the financial situation of the European airport industry will further worsen in […]

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UK looks set to lose 2.4m jobs in 2020 due to COVID-19 and travel restrictions, says WTTC

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A staggering 2.4 million jobs could be lost in the UK Travel & Tourism sector in 2020 if barriers to global travel remain place, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) revealed. The new figure comes from WTTC’s latest economic modelling, which looks at the punishing impact of COVID-19 and travel restrictions on the Travel […]

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ECTAA: Industry survival depends on common testing protocol in Europe

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NET welcomes the announcement of the Commission of a European testing protocol for travellers and a common approach to quarantines. If correctly implemented, it will restore travel confidence and allow the travel and tourism industry to lift off again. Yesterday the Commission urged Member States again to fully implement the Council Recommendation for a common […]

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HRADF: Seven new open electronic tenders for real estate assets

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The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF S.A.) continues the development of public property through the electronic platform e-Auction and the website www.e-publicrealestate.gr with the launch of tender procedures for seven new properties. The e-Auction IX properties No. ASSET 1 Nea Iraklitsa, Kavala: Two seaside adjacent land plots (sale) 2 Sabariza, Ermioni, Argolida: Three neighbouring […]

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State aid: Commission prolongs and expands Temporary Framework to further support companies facing significant turnover losses

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The European Commission has decided to prolong and extend the scope of the State aid Temporary Framework adopted on 19 March 2020 to support the economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. All sections of the Temporary Framework are prolonged for six months until 30 June 2021, and the section to enable recapitalisation support is prolonged […]

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Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment and GEK TERNA Group Consortium INSPIRE Athens Selected as Preferred Bidder for the IRC Operating License By In Hellinikon

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The Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) has officially selected the INSPIRE Athens consortium as the preferred bidder for the construction and operating license of the first Integrated Resort and Casino (“IRC”) in Greece. The consortium was created by the US company Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE), and GEK TERNA Group, with the aim to participate in […]

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COVID-19: European Council adopts a recommendation to coordinate measures affecting free movement

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The European Council adopted a recommendation on a coordinated approach to the restrictions of free movement in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This recommendation aims to avoid fragmentation and disruption, and to increase transparency and predictability for citizens and businesses. “The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our daily lives in many ways. Travel restrictions have made […]

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Reyes Maroto proposes the EU implement homogenous measures to ensure safe travel between states to relaunch tourism

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Reyes Maroto opts for establishing homogeneous criteria for treating areas of risk and coordinated measures to control the departure and arrival of travellers, and applying them at regional level to avoid indiscriminate measures, so that “Europe is once again a safe travel destination”. The minister calls for a European Action Plan to rescue the sector, […]

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CLIA: COVID testing on 100% of passengers and crew and a negative test required for any embarkation on cruise ships

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CLIA ocean cruise line members, representing 95% of the ocean-going capacity worldwide, have agreed to conduct 100% testing of passengers and crew on all ships with a capacity to carry 250 or more persons —with a negative test required for any embarkation. Moreover, as part of this policy, crew must undergo additional testing requirements, including […]

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