Greek Travel Receipts for February on the Rise Before Covid-19

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Athens, Monastiraki. Photo credit: Region of Attica Greece was forecast to enter another record year for tourism in 2020 before coronavirus (Covid-19) struck, bringing global travel to a halt. According to data released this week by the Bank of Greece, in February, nearly one month before the coronavirus spread to Europe, travel receipts in Greece […]

Accor: New Label to Certify Health Standards for Hotels after Covid-19

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Accor, a global leader in augmented hospitality, and Bureau Veritas, a world-leading provider in testing, inspection and certification, have joined forces to develop a label designed to certify that the appropriate safety standards and cleaning protocols have been achieved to allow businesses to reopen. The label will cover both accommodation and catering, and will set

Sky Express Says Thank You to ICU Personnel with Free Tickets

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Aiming to show solidarity in the time of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, Greek airline Sky Express said it will offer free tickets to the medical personnel of Greece’s Intensive Care Units. “We follow the instructions of doctors and medical experts, and we stay home with our loved ones. On the other hand, certain professionals work tirelessly […]

Airlines Now Calling for Mandatory Mask-wearing on Flights, at Airports

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Photo source: Prague Airport In efforts to get planes off the ground and people traveling, airline companies may soon be implementing mandatory mask-wearing on flights as a response to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Canada is the first country to do so requiring since Monday that all travelers by air cover their faces while flying and […]

OAED: Greece to Create Job Schemes for Covid-19 Affected Workers in Tourism

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Greece’s Manpower Employment Organization (OAED) said this week that it would be supporting seasonal workers in tourism who will not be hired this year due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The decision comes in view of the fact that many Greek tourism enterprises are considering not opening this year impacted by the health crisis and […]

Etihad Airways Outlines Re-start Plans

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Etihad Airways recently announced that it plans to operate a reduced network of scheduled passenger services from May 1 to June 30. Subject to UAE government imposed coronavirus (Covid-19) travel restrictions being lifted on passenger travel, the airline will aim to gradually return to a fuller schedule as and when the global situation improves. Etihad […]

#EUvsVirus Hackathon Seeks Solutions to Tackle Covid-19

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The European Commission and EU member states have launched the #EUvsVirus pan-European Hackathon, aiming to connect innovators, partners and buyers across Europe that seek for innovative solutions to help tackle the coronavirus (Covid-19). The Hackathon, led by the European Innovation Council, will take place between April 24-26 and is structured around categories of

Greek Island Accommodation Facilities Face Hardest Covid-19 Test

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The largest percentage of businesses suspending operations due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak are accommodation facilities with those in the South Aegean Region having suffered the largest blow according to the Hellenic Statistical Service (ELSTAT). More specifically according to ELSAT data, facilities located in the South Aegean Region offering accommodation

Γνώμες – Σωτήρης Βαρελάς: «Μαθήματα από το overtourism στο no tourism»

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Γράφει ο Σωτήρης Βαρελάς*, Συν-ιδρυτής του www.netourwork.com Τα προηγούμενα χρόνια ξεκίνησε ένας παγκόσμιος διάλογος για το φαινόμενο της έλλειψης μάνατζμεντ των προορισμών όσον αφορά τη μαζική συγκέντρωση επισκεπτών, που καθ’ υπερβολή ονομάστηκε overtourism. Ξαφνικά αυτή η μοναδική παγκόσμια δραστηριότητα, ο τουρισμός, που φέρνει ανθρώπους και πολιτισμούς κοντά,

Mercedes-Benz Hellas Donates Light Vans to EKAV Ambulance Service

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Mercedes-Benz Hellas has offered three light commercial vehicles to the National Center for Emergency Care – EKAV in Greece, in efforts to support the country’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. EKAV provides the country’s ambulance services. The company offered a Citan and two Sprinter vans that are intended to be used for the transportation and […]