In line with passenger and cargo demand, and the continued relaxation of entry restrictions worldwide, Qatar Airways has announced its winter flight schedule valid until the end of the year. By the end of 2020, Qatar Airways’ plans to rebuild its network to 124 destinations including 21 in Africa, 10 in the Americas, 42 in […]
Face masks may soon be compulsory everywhere as Greek authorities consider additional measures to address a recent spike in Covid-19 cases, despite reassurances that new measures will not be introduced. Speaking on SKAI TV, Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas did leave open the possibility of the mask requirement as well as the extension of bar, café […]
Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Photo Source: @Harry Theoharis Adjusting to a new post-Covid-19 reality with inclusive forms of tourism which respect the environment is key to sector recovery, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis during the International Energy Forum on Wednesday. Theoharis joined global tourism and travel industry stakeholders, including
INSPIRE Athens, MGE’s concept for the first Integrated Resort and Casino (IRC) in Greece. US gaming giant Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) offered to pay 150 million euros for the 30-year right to operate the first integrated resort and casino on the yet-to-go-up Hellinikon mega complex on the Athenian Riviera. The offer, a day after
Grecotel Larissa Imperial hotel Grecotel Larissa Imperial, a five-star hotel located in Larissa, central Greece, will reopen its doors on October 12, ready to offer safe hospitality experiences to Greek and international travelers. The hotel remained closed for a few months due the Covid-19 lockdown and the preventive measures announced by Greek authorities. A member
Greece’s tourism stakeholders will have to readapt to a new reality as the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic lingers into the new year creating uncertainty and the need for structural changes, said Dimitris Fragakis, secretary general, Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) during the Greek Hospitality Awards. Fragakis said tourism sector recovery will be
Airports Council International (ACI World) recently published alternatives to physical distancing at airport security checkpoints, following findings that the measure could reduce checkpoint capacity by up to 75 percent. According to ACI World, physical distancing has proven to be a good mitigation measure against the spread of the virus but once passenger traffic
Photo Source: Joysters Northern Greece travel company Joysters recently announced the launch of a specialized Covid-19 action plan based on National Public Health Organization (EODY) and EU protocols for its traveling clients. Specializing in customized travel experiences for groups of up to 16 people with a focus on Northern Greece destinations, including Kastoria,
Despite picking up at the start of July when Greece reopened to tourism after Covid-19 lockdowns, arrivals to the country by road have nearly come to a grinding halt after mandatory testing requirements were put into place at the borders. Accord to data, 580,000 travelers came to Greece by road in Q3 2020 accounting for […]
Greece’s national exhibition body TIF-Helexpo may hold the annual Philoxenia International Tourism Exhibition as a hybrid event, due to the travel restrictions and prevention measures currently in place for Covid-19. The 36th Philoxenia expo is originally scheduled to take place at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Center during November 13-15. However, organizer


















