Holiday Giant TUI Sees Strong Summer Ahead

By admin 9 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

Photo source: TUI Group Global leisure travel giant TUI Group said it was expecting a strong summer ahead in view of “very high” demand for holidays during the release of its first quarter (Q1) 2022 results on Tuesday. The company said there was a robust booking dynamic across all markets with new bookings for summer 2022 […]

Tourism to Greece Stimulates Tax Free Shopping in 2021

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Photo source: www.globalblue.com Tax free shopping in Greece did well this year achieving 77 percent in turnover in June-September 2021 compared to the corresponding period in 2019, bringing the country in the lead in Europe, said tax free shopping provider Global Blue. According to findings released by the Switzerland-based company, Greece was way ahead of […]

IATA: Global Airline Industry to Remain Cash Negative in 2021

By admin 25 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Covid-19 measures will keep the global the airline industry cash negative throughout 2021, said the International Air Transport Association (IATA) revising its previous forecast (November 2020) which has predicted a positive turn in Q4 2021. According to IATA’s recent analysis, airline companies are expected to go cash positive after 2022 with estimates for the cash

Study: Masks on Planes Make Covid-19 Risk ‘Virtually Nonexistent’

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The possibility of contracting Covid-19 on board a plane is “virtually non-existent” when passengers wear masks and adhere to hygiene rules, according to study released on Thursday by the US Department of Defense and United Airlines. The Commercial Aircraft Cabin Aerosol Dispersion Test conducted on board United Airline’s Boeing 767 and 777 jets by US […]

Survey: Global Shoppers Show ‘Appetite’ for Travel

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Photo Source: Globsl Blue Over half of the world’s shoppers are keen on returning to travel overseas despite Covid-19, according to a survey released by tax free shopping provider Global Blue. More specifically, Global Blue’s survey of 30,000 international shoppers found that 55 percent are willing to travel abroad if restrictions are lifted, stressing at […]

PwC: Economic Impact of Covid-19 Key Concern for Top Execs

By admin 23 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Top executives worldwide are concerned about the impact of Covid-19 on the economy and fear a second wave of the virus, a study conducted by services provider PwC revealed this week. PwC surveyed 989 CFOs in 23 countries as companies worldwide resume operations and employees gradually return to their offices after coronavirus lockdowns. More specifically, […]

Lufthansa Employees Offer Their Medical Expertise

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Lufthansa employees with medical vocational training can now volunteer for service in medical facilities, the airline announced recently. “The spread of the coronavirus has placed the entire world in an unprecedented state of emergency. At present, no one can foresee what further consequences will ensue. What is certain, however, is that additional medical personnel will

Alonissos Gives Covid-19 Info in Four Languages

By admin 23 Μαρτίου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: @Municipality of Alonissos / www.alonissos.gr The Municipality of Alonissos has launched a new brochure with useful information on the coronavirus pandemic, for the island’s residents and visitors. The new brochure is in four languages: English, Greek, Italian and German. With the distribution of the new brochure, the municipality also aims to inform