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Tuesday, Feb 08, 2022

Greece drops pre-departure tests for fully vaccinated arrivals

*Fully vaccinated visitors to Greece no longer have to take pre-departure tests before travelling to the country.* But on-arrival tests may still be required in which case those who test positive and ...

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Tuesday, Feb 08, 2022

Pent-up demand to steer summer tourism recovery: TUI

*TUI's summer travel bookings were steadily approaching pre-COVID-19 levels, the European holiday company said on Tuesday, helping it return a portion of the German state aid it received to weather th...

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Tuesday, Feb 08, 2022

EU auto sales likely to rebound this year: Industry

*Automobile sales will likely rebound by 7.9% in the European Union in 2022 but remain far below the 2019 level, industry figures showed Tuesday.* The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (A...

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Tuesday, Feb 08, 2022

Turkey-Greek islands resume ferry services after 2-year virus halt

*Ferry services between Turkey and the Greek islands in the Aegean Sea, which halted for two years due to COVID-19 measures, are starting again, according to sectoral officials Tuesday.* Yusuf Öztürk,...

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Monday, Feb 07, 2022

UK Covid Pass accepted for entry to Portugal

*The Portuguese tourist board has confirmed that UK vaccine certification or proof of recovery will be accepted on entry into the country.* The move is in line with European Union recommendations, wit...

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Monday, Feb 07, 2022

Palandöken ski resort in Turkey's Erzurum attracts International Tourists

*Palandöken ski resort in eastern Turkey's Erzurum province has been attracting tourists from around the globe with its multitude of options for winter sports.* Palandöken offers guests 15 kilometers ...

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Monday, Feb 07, 2022

Morocco re-opens to International Arrivals

*Morocco has reopened to international arrivals from today after being closed since late November due to the Omicron variant of Covid-19.* Adult arrivals need proof they are fully vaccinated, with UK ...

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Monday, Feb 07, 2022

Aviation leaders join European governments in net zero pledge

*Europe’s aviation leaders have urged European governments to join in creating an EU Pact for Aviation Decarbonisation after signing a declaration to decarbonise the sector in Toulouse today.* The Tou...

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Saturday, Feb 05, 2022

Malta Tourism Strategy 2021-2030 “Recover, Rethink, Revitalise” are fully in line with UNWTO 's vision.

*Malta's Minister for Foreign and European Affairs, Evarist Bartolo held bilateral meetings with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain, José Manuel Albares and UNWTO...

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Friday, Feb 04, 2022

Malta | Standing Weddings to return in April, Quarantine reduced for Primary Contacts and Travellers from Dark Red Zone

*From Monday 7th February, restrictions on private gatherings will be removed, Maltese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health Dr Chris Fearne announced at a press conference on Friday. Fearne ad...

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Friday, Feb 04, 2022

MEP Josianne Cutajar appointed Vice Chair of the Islands’ Group SEArica

* * *MEP Josianne Cutajar was appointed Vice Chair of the SEArica Intergroup at the European Parliament, focusing on islands, seas, rivers and coastal areas.* In this role, Cutajar will be focusing ...

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Friday, Feb 04, 2022

Simplified Passenger Locator Forms ‘not ready for February 11’

*A simplified Passenger Locator Form (PLF) and plans to tackle Covid variants without a return to hotel quarantine will not be ready in time for the removal of tests on fully vaccinated travellers nex...

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