Covid-19 Combating Models of Greece and Taiwan Highlighted as Success Stories

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The effectiveness of Greece and Taiwan in managing the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak and keeping the infection and death rates low was the focus of a web conference last week, organized by the Taipei diplomatic mission in Greece and aimed at offering useful insight for Asia and Europe. Academics, doctors and epidemiologists from Greece and Taiwan […]

Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens Opening June 12

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Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens. Photographer: Seet, Ken The Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens has adopted the enhanced health and safety program of the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and is ready to welcome its guests to the Athenian Riviera as of June 12. Under the name, Lead with Care, Four Seasons’ health […]

Greek Health Protocols for Organized Campsites Announced

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DisobeyArt / Shutterstock.com The Greek Tourism Ministry has released the health protocols that are to be applied in organized tourist campsites across the country for their safe reopening and operation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the ministry’s the ‘Restart Tourism’ plan, campsites are scheduled to open on June 1 According to these

Greece Sets Destination Risk Zones as Part of Covid-19 Protection Action Plan

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The Hellenic Parliament. Photo Source: @PressParliament / © Aliki Eleftheriou The Greek government announced that it would begin implementing a far-reaching coronavirus (Covid-19) action plan with precautionary measures on the islands and mainland in preparation to welcome tourists next month. Authorities have divided the country into three risk zones based on access to

Study: Covid-19 Knocks Out Tourist Guide Activity in Europe

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Photo Source: @FEG Tourist Guides Tourist guides are among the hardest hit professionals by the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak and governments must extend support measures in order to safeguard the profession, according to a recent study carried out by the European Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (FEG). Representing 27 national tourist guide associations in

Covid-19 Prompts Europe’s Museums to Take Proactive Action

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© ZOOM Kindermuseum, Vienna. Image: Alexandra Eizinger The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic that forced people to stay home also led museums in Europe to think out of the box. In efforts to redefine the museum experience, more than 650 museums from 41 countries participated in a survey carried out by the Network of European Museum Organizations […]

Qatar Airways’ Cabin Crew Now Wear Full Body Suits During Flights

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Qatar Airways has further enhanced its onboard safety measures for passengers and cabin crew in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The airline has introduced Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suits for cabin crew while onboard, as well as a modified service that reduces interactions between the passengers and the crew inflight. Cabin crew have […]

Greek Health Protocols for Travel Agencies Offering Transfer Services – Rules for Car Rental

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Friends Stock / Shutterstock.com The Greek Tourism Ministry has released the health protocols that are to be followed by all tourism companies and travel agencies in Greece offering road transport services (tour buses with open or closed top) in order for their safe operation in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. Rules for tourism companies […]

Athens Closed Off to Cars for Three Months

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Kapnikarea Byzantine Church, Ermou street, Athens. Photo Source: Visit Greece A large part of the center of Athens will be closed off to cars after Greek authorities decided to restrict traffic in efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). Under the joint ministerial decision, the ban will apply for three months with the […]

Greek Tourism Businesses Not Liable for Coronavirus-related Charges

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Tourism operations in Greece, which implement the country’s new health protocols that take Covid-19 into consideration, will not be held liable for any coronavirus-related civil charges, according to a draft bill covering tourism issues tabled in parliament this month. According to the legislation, which also includes terms for the development of diving tourism