The European Tourism Association (ETOA) has endorsed a plan put forward by the European Commission for a Digital Green Certificate.

The Digital Green Certificate would operate like a ‘vaccine passport’, making it clear which passengers have been vaccinated and facilitating safe, free movement inside the EU.

The passport would be available free of charge in a digital or paper format, using a QR code to authenticate a valid negative Covid test.

State officials in Nevada, USA, have confirmed they will loosen restrictions and increase permissable capacities for large gatherings from 15 March. The news means major events can operate on the Las Vegas strip at 50% capacity provided organisers get approval for their plans, which must include a Covid mitigation strategy.