EY: Estimated Tourism Losses for Greece at 10bn due to Covid-19

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Covid-19 is estimated at costing the Greek tourism sector some 10 billion euros in 2020, according to the latest report released this week by services firm Ernst & Young (EY). At the same time, the Greek hotel industry is expected to suffer damages to the tune of 4.46 billion euros: 3.26 billion euros for seasonal […]

OECD Revises Covid-19 Outlook for Greece

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Syntagma Square, Athens. Photo © GNTO/Y Skoulas Like most of the world’s economies, Greece too has been hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic, but the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has revised its previous forecast, estimating now that the country’s economy will contract at a smaller rate this year compared to the eurozone average. […]

Celestyal Named Exclusive Cruise Partner of ‘The Hellenic Initiative’

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Photo Source: @Celestyal Cruises Celestyal Cruises, a Greek cruise company offering itineraries to the Greek Islands and the Mediterranean, has announced its strategic partnership with The Hellenic Initiative (THI), an international non-profit organization. The Hellenic Initiative was founded in 2012 by members of the Greek diaspora with the aim to support entrepreneurial

Air Travel: Consumers Still Wary About Flying but Industry Experts Positive

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Photo Source: OAG Industry experts may be confident about the resumption of travel after the Covid-19 pandemic subsides, but travelers appear to still be fearful of getting on planes, a recent study found. More specifically, according to findings released by UK-based global travel data provider OAG, passenger confidence is low concerning air travel but the […]

Aria Hotels Opens its Doors for the Greek Summer Season

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Aria Hotels, a privately owned boutique hotel and villas company that offers authentic Greek holiday experiences, has opened its properties on mainland Greece and the islands for the 2020 summer season. Putting emphasis on authenticity and exclusivity, Aria Hotels offers holidaymakers a wide range of experiences from city centre apartments, to hilltop retreats, secluded

Vigla Hotel on Amorgos Puts Safety First for Guests

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Vigla Hotel restaurant and bar by the pool The Vigla Hotel, located on the island of Amorgos, has undertaken all the necessary health and safety measures to open its doors on July 1 and welcome guests into its recently renovated rooms. The hotel has adopted the latest guidelines of the World Health Organization and the […]

Health Experts say Greece Prepared for Tourism in Covid-19 Times

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Greece is well prepared to address possible coronavirus incidents but should increase Covid-19 testing on passengers from flights originating in high risk territories, said infectious disease expert Haralambos Gogos. Speaking on SKAI TV, Gogos said that data from Europe appeared to be improving and that stringent health protocols in place at all hotels in Greece […]

Mastercard Offers Technology Knowhow for the Restart of Greek Tourism

By admin 17 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Mastercard, an international technology company offering a global payment processing network, has joined forces with the Tourism Ministry, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and the Municipality of Athens to support their efforts for the restart of the tourism industry in Greece. During the recent online Delphic Economic Forum 2020, the company announced the

Greek Hoteliers Want Health Protocol Clarifications

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Greek hoteliers are requesting that the tourism ministry clarify the details involving the mandatory implementation of health protocols and are citing the high cost involved. “Hotels are not and will not become hospitals,” said the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX) in a letter to Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis, underlining that the demands placed on hoteliers

Kenshō Psarou on Mykonos: Opening on July 2

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Kensho Psarou resort, Mykonos The five-star Kenshō Psarou resort, a member of Kenshō Boutique Hotels & Villas on Mykonos, is ready to open its doors and welcome guests as of July 2. Kenshō has implemented all the necessary hygiene and safety measures, taken due to Covid-19, to host travelers on its premises. “Kenshō Boutique Hotels & Villas […]