Attica Boosts Bus Services to Deal with Overcrowding

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In efforts to address overcrowding on public transport and to curb the spread of Covid-19 once lockdown measures are lifted, Greek Infrastructure and Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis announced on Tuesday, an increase in vehicles and routes. Speaking on public broadcaster ERT, Karamanlis said efforts were being made to boost frequency of metro and bus services […]

Digital Transformation to Spearhead Greece’s Tourism Development, Say Experts

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Digital transformation has profoundly affected the travel and tourism industry and is entirely changing the way people travel and interact, according to Greek tourism experts that took part in a recent roundtable discussion organized by the Greek chapter of the International Federation for IT and Travel & Tourism (IFITT). As noted during the discussion, the […]

ITB India Goes All-virtual for 2021 Event

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Due to the ongoing travel restrictions as a result of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, Messe Berlin (Singapore), the organiser of ITB India, has decided to hold the inaugural ITB India 2021 as an entirely virtual event from 7 – 9 April 2021. ITB India 2021 Virtual will be hosted on ITB Community in Asia (ITB […]

Greek Coastal Shipping Companies to Receive Extra €20m as Support

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The Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy recently announced that an additional 20 million euros will be given to support Greek coastal shipping companies that have been impacted by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. According to a joint ministerial decision published in the Government Gazette, beneficiaries of the aid are ship owners-companies and

ITB Berlin Presents Digital Meet-up Platform for 2021

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ITB Berlin next year will hold its annual international travel trade show as an entirely virtual event under the name ITB Berlin NOW – “The Digital Meet-up for the Travel Industry” during March 9-12, 2021. The new virtual platform features ITB Berlin’s main elements: networking, news, business and content. This global, virtual event format targets […]

State, Shareholders to Inject Capital into Greece’s Covid-hit AEGEAN Airlines

By admin 23 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: @Aegean Airlines The Greek government and shareholders in national carrier AEGEAN are awaiting European Commission approval to inject a total of 180 million euros to safeguard the airline which has been hit hard by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Contributing annually more than 400 million euros to the Greek economy, AEGEAN is in for an […]

Lufthansa Group First to Implement Star Alliance Biometrics

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Lufthansa Group airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS, will be the first to use Star Alliance Biometrics for select flights starting in November and usher in a touchless customer experience at airports. The airline alliance has developed an interoperable biometric identity and identification platform that will aim to significantly improve the travel experience for frequent flyer

Survey: Solo Travelers Undaunted by Coronavirus

By admin 23 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Amidst a backdrop of Covid-fueled travel restrictions, solo travelers are forging ahead with plans to travel more often and more sustainably, a recent survey reveals. Its results are part of Solo Traveler’s 8th annual reader survey that was compiled with the support of Overseas Adventure Travel, a leader in solo-friendly tours. Nearly 3,000 respondents shared […]

Athens Virtual Marathon Event Gets Extension Due to High Demand

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The ongoing Athens Virtual Marathon event is extended until November 27, due to the increasing interest of runners from all over the world, the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) and the Athens Marathon Organizing Committee announced on Thursday. The organizers have also taken into consideration the lockdown measures in place for individual exercise in Greece.

Greek Hotels Chief: Covid-19 to Accelerate Tourism’s Digital Transformation

By admin 20 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is expected to accelerate the digital transformation of Greek tourism enterprises in the coming years, Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President and HOTREC Excom member Alexandros Vassilikos said on Thursday. Speaking on the topic during a roundtable discussion of the Greek chapter of the International Federation for IT and Travel &