In an effort to contain the spread of Covid-19, New York City authorities have reinstalled 14-day quarantine measure for international visitors concerned about a fast-spreading strain of the virus detected in the UK. “We are really serious about the fact that if you violate quarantine you are creating a danger for everyone else. We are […]
Photo © Copyright European Commission Greece launched its Covid-19 vaccination process this week releasing guidelines on how to book an appointment under the national vaccination operation. Those wishing to get vaccinated can either: – log in to http://emvolio.gov.gr using their TAXIS codes and book– verify the recommended appointment via text message (SMS) to 13034. This
The international cruise industry appears optimistic and ready to address the challenges of the new year ahead, despite the severe impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). New research reveals that despite a challenging year in 2020, two out of three cruisers are willing to cruise within a […]
Photo source: Grand Hyatt Athens Greece needs to reposition its tourism product and improve connectivity in order to emerge stronger from the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to tourism experts. Speaking during the recent online 22nd Annual Capital Link – Invest in Greece Forum, Alejandro Hernández-Puértola, founding partner and CEO of hospitality investment
Photo source: @Cyprus Airports The Cypriot government has released an updated protocol for travel and tourism that will come into effect as of January 15, 2021, and includes a list of 56 countries that will be given relaxations for travel to Cyprus. The list includes: EU member states European Economic Area States (Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, […]
The Athens Capital Hotel – MGallery and Grande Bretagne Hotel in Athens. The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is expected bring new trends in the travel and tourism industry, emerging from the desire of travelers for safe but also vivid experiences. Travel and hospitality professionals expect the sector to undergo significant changes as soon as the pandemic […]
Photo source: Brown Hotels Brown Hotels, an international design hotel collection, is planning to expand its portfolio of properties with the opening of over 20 new hotels in Greece (Athens and Thessaloniki), and Cyprus. Brown Hotels currently operates the world-acclaimed Brown TLV brand as well as The Lighthouse, The Poli House and the new young […]
More than 6,000 air routes previously operated from Europe’s airports have not been restored since the start of the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis nine months ago, according to the 2020 Airport Industry Connectivity Report released by ACI Europe. The report shows the systemic collapse of the aviation network and air connectivity caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. […]
Photo source: @Develop Athens Aiming to promote Athens as a MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) destination, the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency in 2020 participated in leading international tourism trade exhibitions and forums. More specifically, the agency – known as EATA in Greek – participated in the virtual WTM London,
Source: UNWTO The year 2020 will go down in history as the worst year on record for the tourism sector with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) expecting international arrivals hit by Covid-19 restrictions to plummet by 70 to 75 percent. Based on this forecast, global tourism will have returned to levels recorded 30 years ago, down […]


















