HOTREC Director-General Marie Audren The European hospitality industry is up against major challenges that go beyond the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and its impact on travel and tourism, and require immediate planning and investment, according to Marie Audren, Director-General of HOTREC, the European umbrella association of hotels, restaurants and cafés. Among these
Greek hoteliers expressed signs of optimism that the country’s tourism industry will improve its performance this year compared to 2020, mainly due to the progress of Greece’s vaccination program, the ongoing Covid-19 testing procedures, and the updated health protocols to be announced in the coming days. Greece will officially open its gates to tourists on May
Photo source: Booking.com After months of Covid-19 restrictions, new research reveals that the travelers’ appetite to explore the world remains undiminished and is fueled by the roll out of vaccines worldwide. A survey conducted by leading digital travel platform Booking.com reveals insights from more than 28,000 travelers across 28 countries and territories.
The Greek passport remains among the strongest in the world ranking eighth on the Henley Passport Index and offering its holders visa-free access to 186 countries. The Henley Passport Index offers the original ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. Based on […]
The Arcadia Chamber has launched a new campaign that aims to promote the area’s tourism offerings and support the recovery of local tourism enterprises that have been impacted by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Located in the Peloponnese, Arcadia attracts domestic and international travelers all year round due to its diverse landscape that combines coastal areas […]
Photo source: @Katikies Mykonos Katikies Mykonos, a luxury boutique hotel located on Mykonos, has achieved the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities. Under the guidance of GBAC, a Division of ISSA – the worldwide cleaning industry association, Katikies Mykonos has implemented the most stringent protocols for
The first Rhodes Virtual Marathon event kicked off on Friday, April 9, with the participation of over 850 runners from 33 countries. Set to carry on until May 9, the virtual sports event will be hosting athletes from the United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, Estonia, Finland, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, the US, Australia and Canada, among […]
Photo source: Amadeus Over nine in 10 travelers (91 percent) feel comfortable to use a digital health passport for future trips, according to a recent survey commissioned by travel technology company Amadeus and delivered by Censuswide. The survey of 9,055 travelers in France, Spain, Germany, India, UAE, Russia, Singapore, the UK and the US, provides […]
The Makedonia Palace hotel has announced that it will re-open its doors on April 20 to welcome its guests to the city of Thessaloniki. With 276 spacious rooms and unique suites, either for leisure purposes or social and business events, the five-star hotel will operate in accordance with the highest standards of hygiene and safety. […]
Photo source: @WTTC The US government does not intend to support a system that requires travelers to carry the so-called vaccine passports, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Tuesday. “The government is not now, nor will it be, supporting a system that requires Americans to carry a credential,” Psaki told reporters during a […]