EU Presents Green, Smart and Affordable Mobility Plan

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Aiming to achieve its goal to cut emissions by 90 percent by 2050, the European Commission presented on Wednesday a plan for green, smart and affordable mobility. According to the ‘Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy’, doubling high-speed rail traffic and developing extra cycling infrastructure over the next 10 years as well operating solely on zero-emission […]

Elafonisos Records Small Losses in Tourism Arrivals in 2020

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Elafonisos (Simos Beach) Despite the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic on travel, tourism arrivals to the island of Elafonisos dropped only by 13.7 percent during July – October 2020, compared to the same period last year, according to the Neapolis Port Authority. Elafonisos is located south of the Peloponnese. Citing data, the port authority said […]

WTM London Publishes Manifesto for Safer, Smarter and Greener Tourism Industry

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WTM London has published a Travel & Tourism Manifesto to guide policy-makers with concrete solutions to present and future challenges, aiming to create a safer, smarter and greener travel and tourism industry. The manifesto had the support of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), plus more than 200 […]

Athens Traders Body Tables Proposals for Shop Re-opening

By admin 9 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Setting a specific date as well as defining mode of operation are among the recommendations made by the Athens Traders Association (ESA) so as to ensure the smooth re-opening of Athens shops ahead of the holiday season. In letter this week to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, ESA President Stavros Kafounis is proposing that: – all […]

ITB-IPK Study: Travelers Interested in Travel to Europe Next Year

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People appear to be ready to travel mostly in Europe in the new year placing high priority on health standards, a second study on travel in the Covid-19 era released this week by ITB Berlin and IPK International reveals. More specifically, Germans, Swiss, Dutch and Austrians are showing above-average interest in traveling abroad in the […]

Attica Boosts Bus Services to Deal with Overcrowding

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In efforts to address overcrowding on public transport and to curb the spread of Covid-19 once lockdown measures are lifted, Greek Infrastructure and Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis announced on Tuesday, an increase in vehicles and routes. Speaking on public broadcaster ERT, Karamanlis said efforts were being made to boost frequency of metro and bus services […]

Covid-19: WTTC Issues Guidelines for Safe & Seamless Travel in the ‘New Normal’

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global travel & tourism private sector, has released a major report that recommends global guidelines for a safe and seamless traveller journey in the ‘new normal’. WTTC’s Safe & Seamless Traveller Journey (SSTJ) aims to enable a safe end-to-end traveller experience, encompassing both air and […]

Attica Group Voted ‘Passenger Line of the Year’ at Lloyd’s List Awards 2020

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Attica Group, the parent company of Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways and Africa Morocco Link, has been named “Passenger Line of the Year” at the Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards 2020. Every year the Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards honor individuals and companies for their achievements within the Greek shipping

GNTO Promotes Greek Tourism to Italian Market Through Digital Events

By admin 8 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The Acropolis, Athens. Photo: GTP The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) office in Italy in December will take part in digital events to promote Greek tourism to the Italian market. “These activities are part of the organization’s strategy to strengthen the image of Greece in international markets ahead of the 2021 tourism season,” the GNTO […]

Accessible Tourism Identified as ‘Game Changer’ for Destinations

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Ensuring accessibility for tourists with specific access requirements can be a “game changer” for destinations around the world as they look to bounce back from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The organization is aiming to make clear the importance of placing inclusivity at the centre of tourism […]