The Skiathos Palace Cup, an annual sailboat match racing event that was scheduled to take place on the island of Skiathos during May 1-3, has been postponed due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. The event’s new dates will be announced soon. In its fifth edition, the Skiathos Palace Cup had attracted the interest of sailing […]
Photo Source: Sojern Most of the world may be on lockdown in efforts to steer clear of the deadly coronavirus which has devasted economies, societies and personal lives, but the interest for travel appears to be going strong, according to a study released recently by travel marketing solutions provider Sojern. More specifically, the study found […]
Greek authorities are examining a series of measures including the reduction of VAT on transport and accommodation as well as lower hospitality fees in efforts to give the tourism sector a boost after the coronavirus pandemic subsides and to recover lost ground. More specifically, according to a report in Greek media Tourism Today, measures include […]
Photo Source: @FEG Tourist Guides The Greek Tourist Guide Federation is calling on the government to include professional guides in its financial support program aimed at mitigating the repercussions of the coronavirus epidemic. According to the federation, the government’s subsidies cover travel agents and freelance guides but has not included professional guides. The
Aiming to ensure that a temporary restriction on non-essential travel to the EU in place to limit the spread of Covid-19 is being implemented equally by all member states and to facilitate the free movement of “critical workers”, the European Commission issued on Tuesday, additional guidance. The European Union banned all travel from third nations […]
Reload Hotel Sales Management, a Greek company offering sales management services to the hospitality industry, has launched new services to assist its partners during the Covid-19 crisis. “We understand our partners’ needs. Covid-19 has had a huge impact on our daily business activities and our partners’ ability to operate… We see this time as an […]
The Greek Property Managers Association (PASIDA), representing short-term rental operators, are requesting that the government include them in a recently announced support scheme for businesses impacted by the coronavirus crisis. The association, with the support of the Greek Association of Sharing Economy (SODIA) and the Association of Owners of Furnished Apartments and
White Tower, Thessaloniki, northern Greece. Photo Source: Municipality of Thessaloniki (archive photo) Greek authorities are banning access to Thessaloniki’s popular waterfront starting today (Tuesday), after hundreds of residents gathered in the area during the weekend, despite the social distancing rules imposed due to COVID-19. The area will remain closed from 2pm – 8am
Tokyo, Japan, January 2020: The Olympic rings are seen in front of Tokyo’s iconic Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower at Odaiba Marine Park. Photo Source: tokyo2020.org / Clive Rose – Getty Images The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday announced the new dates for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games that has been rescheduled for July […]
Photo Source: @Athens Half Marathon The Athens Half Marathon 2020 event will take place in the Greek capital on Sunday, September 20, the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) and the Municipality of Athens announced on Monday. The half marathon was originally scheduled for March 22, but was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The organizers anticipate […]

















