Greece Extends Covid-19 Measures on Beaches to End of July

By admin 16 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

Greek authorities announced this week that they would be extending Covid-19 measures on organized beaches through to the end of the month and are considering banning local outdoor festivals in August, as weekly televised coronavirus updates are reinstated. In efforts to contain the spread of the virus due to over-crowding, measures on all organized beaches […]

GNTO: Dutch Tour Operators Confirm Interest for Greece

By admin 16 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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The Ambassador of Greece to The Netherlands Nikolas Plexidas, the head of the GNTO office in The Netherlands Eleni Skarveli and Travelution Publisher Michel de Lijster. Following the official opening of the tourism season in Greece, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) held a public relations event in The Hague, Netherlands, to promote Greece’s offerings […]

Lufthansa Group: 152 Weekly Flights to Greek Destinations

By admin 15 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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The Lufthansa Group has enhanced its schedule for Greece and is now offering a great number of weekly flights to popular destinations in the country including Athens, Thessaloniki and the Greek islands. Following the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic – that forced the aviation group to ground most of its aircraft – and the lifting of […]

Greece Mulls Plan B in View of Rising Covid-19 Cases

By admin 15 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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Greek Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias. Greek authorities said they were examining the possible implementation of an alternative action plan should “imported” coronavirus cases continue to rise. The government’s Plan B may include stricter measures such a mandatory mask-wearing in all indoor spaces and possible local lockdowns, said Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias

Travelport: Free COVID-19 Smartpoint Plugin for Travel Agencies

By admin 15 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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Travelport, a leading technology company serving the global travel industry, has launched the Travelport COVID-19 Smartpoint Plugin, that provides travel agencies with the latest information on government restrictions, lockdowns and safety measures across the globe – all within the agent workflow. It is available free-of-charge to all Travelport customers globally, using

Polismata Private Residences: Homeric Retreats in Kardamyli by Aria Hotels

By admin 15 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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Polismata Private Residences, Aria Hotels Greek hospitality group Aria Hotels invites travelers to visit the Peloponnese and spend their summer holidays at its Polismata Private Residences in the area of Kardamyli. Inspired by Homer’s epic poems, Polismata is a complex of private residences operating all year round. In Homer’s times, the word Polismata was used […]

Fresh Hotel Athens Reopens and Promises Guests a Safe Stay

By admin 14 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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Fresh Hotel Athens Fresh Hotel Athens is ready to reopen its doors and welcome travelers to the Greek capital as of July 15. According to an announcement by management, Fresh Hotel has invested time and effort to prepare for its reopening based on the health and safety standards announced by the Greek government and health […]

Acropolis Hill Hotel Opening with Elevated Health Standards

By admin 14 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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Photo: Christos Drazos / © Acropolis Hill Hotel The Acropolis Hill Hotel has announced that it will reopen on July 17 to welcome guests in its modern facilities, right in the heart of Athens. The hotel has adopted enhanced cleaning procedures in accordance with the new health and safety standards announced by the ministries of Health […]

Commission: €1.14bn to Support Greece’s Covid-hit SMEs

By admin 14 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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Approximately 90,000 small- and medium- sized enterprises in Greece will be able to tap into a total of 1.14 billion euros in funds released this week by the European Commission to address the impact of Covid-19. Of the 1.14 billion euros available, some 600 million euros will be distributed in the form of grants, the […]

Study: Greeks Fear New Austerity Measures Due to Covid-19

By admin 14 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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Athens, Greece More than half (56 percent) of Greeks are concerned about the possible introduction of new austerity measures due to Covid-19 like those introduced during the 2009 economic crisis, a new study released this week by the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EBEA) found. At the same time, faced with urgent financial difficulties […]