Best Western Hotels & Resorts (BWHR) has launched its “We Care Clean” program, aiming to ensure a high level of cleaning standards and operational best practices amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Based upon guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental Protection Agency
In efforts to support Greece’s national plan to curb the coronavirus pandemic, Metaxa Hospitality Group announced the donation of 30,000 euros to the referral laboratory for Covid-19 testing of the University of Crete. The Laboratory of Clinical Virology of the university’s medical school is expected to conduct a large number of molecular tests for Covid-19 […]
HotelBrain Founder & CEO Panos Paleologos Greek hospitality management group HotelBrain recently expressed concern on the development of bookings for the 2020 tourism season in Greece. During the Prodexpo Virtual event on Friday, HotelBrain CEO Panos Paleologos said that the group’s aim is for all of its hotels to soon restart operations. However, he added […]
Photo source: London Heathrow The UK said this week that it would gradually be “reopening” as the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic subsides requiring visitors including UK citizens entering the country to self-isolate for 14 days at a specific facility with the exception of the French. The news was announced on Sunday night by UK Prime Minister […]
Greece is expected to make efforts to stimulate domestic travel as one of the ways to boost the tourism sector this season, after the Covid-19 pandemic brought all air transport and incoming travel to a standstill. However, taking into account figures on domestic tourism in Greece in 2018, extra efforts must be made to attract […]
Exterior of the Europa building in Brussels. Source: newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/ European Union (EU) finance ministers agreed to open a 240-billion-euro credit line to member states in efforts to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic on Union economies. Under the emergency response tool, EU member states will have access to European Stability
Greek textile company Pennie has donated reusable cotton masks to the doctors and nurses of four hospital units in Greece, aiming to support the people that are currently fighting in the frontline to curb the Covid-19 pandemic. “With a sense of social responsibility, Pennie wishes to support the medical staff of various hospitals in the […]
Tourism stakeholders in Greece and Cyprus agreed to introduce incentives to stimulate travel between the countries as well as actions to attract foreign visitors once the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic subsides. The decision was reached following a teleconference between Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis, Cypriot Alternate Tourism Minister Savvas Perdios, Federation
As part of its efforts to interact with future travelers from around the world, the Municipality of Amorgos recently released a new gastronomy video revealing the secrets of the island’s traditional cheese pies. A small island located in the Cyclades, Amorgos is known for its unique nature, traditional architecture and tranquil environment. However, according […]
Greece remains an attractive option for investors seeking opportunities in tourism, despite the impact that the COVID-19 health crisis has had on the country’s travel industry. Real estate experts agreed on Friday that Greece is considered a “safe tourism destination”, considering that is has managed to successfully handle the coronavirus pandemic. The country recently