Study: Greek Tourism Sees Severe Losses in the ‘New Normal’

By admin 6 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

Tourism is among the sectors mostly affected by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, with revenue loss expected to exceed 80 percent in Greece for 2020, compared to last year, and severely affect employment. According to a study by Ira Media, titled “The new normal –Short- & Long-term Effects”, Greece’s tourism revenues will reach 3.5 billion euros […]

Air France Updates Flight Schedule for November, December

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In the context of currently applicable travel restrictions, Air France has announced that it will operate 50 percent of its flight schedule planned for November and December. The airline will adapt its flight schedule for the period up to 3 January 2021. By the end of the year, Air France will serve 170 destinations – […]

Ioannina’s Beauty to Show Through New Photo Contest

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Photo Source: Municipality of Ioannina Aiming to showcase the beauty and unique nature of the city of Ioannina, the destination’s municipality is holding a photo contest. Titled “Man and his environment”, the contest aims to highlight the timeless effect of human activity on the environment, as well as the everyday moments, rich history, cultural heritage […]

KLM Submits Restructuring Plan to Dutch Government for €3.4bn Loan

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Photo Source: KLM KLM Royal Dutch Airlines recently submitted a plan for its restructuring to The Netherlands Ministry of Finance. The drawing up of a restructuring plan was a key condition to obtain a government loan and guarantees to the value of 3.4 billion euros. According to KLM, the plan outlines how the company intends […]

Emirates Offers Year-long Benefit to Students and their Families

By admin 2 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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Emirates is offering a special deal to international students that wish to see more of their family during the year. According to an announcement, whether it is to travel between home and school, or to see more of the world with friends during school breaks throughout the year, student travellers can enjoy special discounts off […]

Elatos Resort Promises Unforgettable Moments in October

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The Elatos Resort & Health Club, located on Mount Parnassos in central Greece, this autumn is organizing a number of events with the aim to offer unforgettable experiences to its guests. Operating in line with the new health protocols for tourism, the resort invites all to experience the most wonderful weekends of October on Mount Parnassos. […]

Sustainable Tourism: UNWTO Supports EBRD’s Web Tool for Green Technologies

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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) are joining forces to promote sustainable tourism. According to an announcement, the two organizations are aiming to accelerate the transfer of climate finance and make green technologies more accessible for the tourism sector through the Bank’s Green Technology Selector,

Coronavirus Hits Greek MICE Industry Hard

By admin 1 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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Greece’s MICE industry has been significantly impacted by the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, with sector professionals forecasting a severe drop in arrivals and revenues for 2020 due to the mass cancellation of conferences and events. According to a survey conducted by the Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO), the City of Athens Convention and

‘Travel the world. Make a difference’ Says New WTTC Tourism Campaign

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Τhe World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a major social media campaign aiming to raise awareness on the wide-ranging social benefits of travel. The new initiative asks travellers to think about the positive social impact that travel makes to people, places and communities dependent upon the travel & tourism sector for their livelihoods. […]

Sommet Education Appoints Digital Board to Enhance Hospitality Studying Experience

By admin 30 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Sommet Education has appointed a Digital Board composed of high-caliber experts in order to speed up and nourish digital hospitality studying experience and generate a direct impact on its curriculum worldwide. A leading worldwide network consisting of first-class higher education hospitality and culinary art schools Les Roches, Glion Institute of Higher Education and