Covid-19: Greece to Extend Support to Businesses, Employees in May if Needed

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Athens, Greece. Photo Source: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras said this week that support for businesses and employees who are out of a job, due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) health crisis, will be provided in May if needed. The minister underlined that the government’s fiscal plan already includes the emergency […]

US Airlines to Get $25 billion Coronavirus Payroll Bailout

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Ten coronavirus-hit US airlines have tentatively agreed to a 25-billion-dollar injection to help them meet payroll needs through to September and to avoid massive layoffs in exchange for granting the US Treasury Department the option to exercise small ownership stakes. The US Treasury Department announced on Tuesday that 10 airline companies, including the country’s four

Study: Greek Ferry Operators Will Need Monthly Subsidy to Survive Covid-19

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Greece’s coastal shipping sector will need a monthly cash injection of up 30 million euros to survive the repercussions of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to a study released this week by business consultants XRTC. With the onset of the pandemic, ferry operators were forced to stop nearly 70 percent of all services as demand […]

Emirates Conducts On-site Rapid Covid-19 Tests for Passengers

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Emirates has become the first airline to conduct on-site rapid COVID-19 tests for passengers, in coordination with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). Passengers on a recent flight to Tunisia were all tested for COVID-19 before departing from Dubai. The quick blood test was conducted by the DHA and results were available within 10 minutes. This […]

Luxury Yacht Parties: A Message from the CEO

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We are currently in a difficult situation where none of us expected that everything would suddenly “freeze”. However, that doesn’t stop us from dreaming and being positive. We can also look at it as a good opportunity for us to evolve more. Life is full of uncertainty. It is part of being alive. It’s something […]

Accor Inspires Guests with New #ALLatHome Campaign

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Photo Source: @ALL – Accor Live Limitless ALL – Accor Live Limitless, the daily lifestyle program that offers rewards, services and experiences to guests throughout Accor hotels, recently launched a new global digital entertainment campaign. The company’s new #ALLatHome social media campaign, offers guests and passion enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy immersive,

BlueVillas CEO: An Invitation to Honest Local Partnerships

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“The True Letter to Hosts – An Invitation to Honest Local Partnerships” Dear friends, First and foremost, I wish you and your loved ones are healthy and safe. I would like to bring your attention to an issue many local agencies, hospitality professionals, hotel and villa owners and other tourism agencies in Greece have been […]

Emirates Updates Covid-19 Travel Waiver Policies

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Emirates has updated its COVID-19 travel waiver policies into one simplified approach for rebooking and refunds on tickets issued in all its global markets. The airline is offering three options to its customers affected by flight cancellations and travel restrictions: 1 – Keep your ticket: All Emirates tickets booked before 31 May for travel up […]

EU Prepares Roadmap for Gradual Covid-19 Lockdown Exit

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Press conference of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Charles Michel, President of the European Council, on the EU’s response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis © European Commission 2020 The European Commission said this week that work was being done on a set of guidelines that will ensure the smooth return […]

Study: Greek Tourism Businesses Should Focus on Health Safety

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Destinations with effective health systems and enforcing stringent hygiene regulations are set to win over future travelers after the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic subsides, according to a new study released this week by the OpenTourism group and the University of Piraeus. The study, examining the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Greek tourism, is the first […]