Concerns Rise Over Increasing Covid-19 Cases in Attica

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Athens, Greece. Photo: GTP Greek health experts are troubled over a new surge in Covid-19 incidents concentrated for the most part in and around the Greek capital. Greece’s National Public Health Organization (EODY) on Tuesday announced a record 416 new coronavirus cases, with 240 in the greater Athens region and 61 found in incoming travelers. […]

UNWTO and Thessaloniki Tourism Organization Share Insight on Future of Travel

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The impact of the Covid-19 health crisis on international travel & tourism, and ways of achieving recovery were discussed during a webinar held recently by the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Titled, “Instrumental analysis: A clear vision amid crisis”, the webinar revealed the latest data in tourism arrivals and revenues

WTM Virtual: Early Bird Registration Opens for Trade Delegates

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Travel trade professionals from around the world can now register for WTM Virtual, scheduled for 9-11 November, and benefit from early bird tickets, that will offer access to an extensive conference program, a virtual exhibition, and one-to-one meetings with exhibitors. WTM Virtual will replace the live events of WTM London – Travel Forward and London […]

Covid-19 Cases on TUI Cruise Ship in Greece Create Confusion

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Photo Source: @TUI Group A Covid-19 scare on board the first cruise ship to sail Greek waters after the outbreak of the health crisis, TUI’s Mein Schiff 6, caused alarm after 12 crew members tested positive for the virus on Monday, upon departure from the port of Iraklion, Crete headed for Corfu. Greek health authorities […]

Greece Proposes Coordinated EU-wide Covid-19 Actions

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Greek Tourism Minister Herry Theoharis speaking during the informal meeting of EU tourism ministers via video conference on September 28. The informal meeting was held at the initiative of the German Presidency of the Council of the EU. Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis joined eight of his EU colleagues this week in forwarding proposals to […]

Thessaloniki Tells its Rural Stories via New Campaign

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On the occasion of World Tourism Day 2020 last Sunday, the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization (TTO) launched a new campaign promoting the rural side of the northern port city to digital media users in over 20 countries worldwide. Titled, “Rural Stories of Thessaloniki”, the campaign includes a short video featuring the area’s unique nature as […]

Athens Puts New Covid-19 Management Plan into Action

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Athens, Greece The Athens municipality, in collaboration with the health and civil protection ministries, announced on Monday a new series of precautionary measures aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19 after the majority of the country’s positive cases were found to be concentrated in the Greek capital. The plan, which is aimed at raising awareness […]

Greece Sends its Message for World Tourism Day 2020

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The international travel & tourism industry on September 27 celebrated World Tourism Day (WTD) 2020 with messages of hope and optimism, as the sector is confronted with the biggest challenge in its history: the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has led the global response to this challenge and united its member states, […]

Covid-19 Takes Toll on AEGEAN H1 2020 Turnover

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Impacted by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and the slowdown in global travel, Greek national carrier AEGEAN recorded a 64 percent drop in turnover in the first half of 2020 to 187.4 million euros, the company said releasing its Q2 results. “The pandemic led to unprecedented conditions in the aviation sector in Europe in the second […]

WTTC Calls for Global Coordinated Approach to Rebuild Travel Confidence

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The international travel and tourism industry needs a global coordinated approach that will enhance the travel experience, embrace new technologies and enact global health protocols in order to rebuild the confidence of travelers in a post-Covid-19 world, a recent report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) indicates. Compiled in collaboration with Oliver