IATA: Covid-19 Air Transport Disruption to Impact Greek Tourism

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Disruption to Greece’s air transport sector caused by the Covid-19 outbreak is set to cost the country’s tourism sector an estimated 9.2 billion euros in losses, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Speaking on public broadcaster ERT this week, Raphael Schwartzman, IATA’s regional vice-president for Europe, said the coronavirus impact on

Air France to Gradually Resume Flight Schedule by End of June

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Air France recently announced plans to gradually resume its flights between now and the end of June and subject to travel restrictions being lifted. The airline said in an announcement that its flight schedule will have a gradual increase in the number of frequencies and destinations, especially to/from metropolitan France, the French Overseas Departments, and […]

Emirates Resumes Passenger Flights to Nine Destinations

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Emirates has announced plans to operate scheduled flight services from May 21 to nine destinations: London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, Madrid, Chicago, Toronto, Sydney and Melbourne. The airline will also offer connections in Dubai for customers travelling between the UK and Australia. Travellers will only be accepted on these flights if they comply with the

Accor and AXA to Offer Medical Support to Guests at 5,000 Hotels Worldwide

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Accor, a global hospitality leader, and AXA, an international insurance company, have joined forces to provide medical support to guests across the 5,000 Accor hotels worldwide. As soon as July 2020, this partnership will enable Accor guests to benefit from the highest level of care thanks to the expert medical solutions of AXA Partners, AXA’s […]

Rhodes: One of the Safest Tourism Destinations in the World – Message from Vice Mayor

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Rhodes, Greece. Photo source: Visit Greece Dear friends and visitors of Rhodes, The timeless bonds you have established with Rhodes, your adoration and friendship with many of its inhabitants on one hand, and the concern of many of you for the summer holidays on the other, has created the need to contact you and assure […]

Historical Sites in Greece Ready to Welcome Visitors Again – Video

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[embedded content] The Culture Ministry has released a video that highlights some of Greece’s symbolic archaeological sites, to mark their reopening on May 18. The video offers a virtual tour around Greece’s most significant ancient locations, including the Acropolis and Keramikos in Athens, Ancient Olympia, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Delphi, Amphipolis and Dilos. It also

Drive-in Cinema Festival to Open in Athens

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Photo Source: athensdrivein.gr A brand new drive-in cinema is coming this summer to the southern suburb of Glyfada in Athens to offer unique movie night experiences under the stars. The Μunicipality of Glyfada said in an announcement that it plans to hold a summer drive-in cinema festival at the facilities of the Glyfada Golf Course, starting […]

Minister Aiming for All Greek Destinations to Welcome Tourists

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The Tourism Ministry has been working closely with Greece’s regional authorities in order to come up with ways that will enable destinations to reopen and welcome tourists as soon as the COVID-19 travel restrictions are lifted. “Our aim is to reopen all destinations,” Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said on Thursday, during a video conference he […]

Lufthansa Group Expands Service with June Flight Schedule

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The airlines of the Lufthansa Group are significantly expanding their services by adding new destinations to their June schedule. Lufthansa, SWISS and Eurowings have included numerous leisure and summer destinations in their flight schedules in June, as well as more long-haul destinations. With over 106 destinations in Germany and Europe and more than 20 intercontinental

Protocols for Hotel Services post-Coronavirus – EU Guidelines

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The European Commission has issued guidance for the safe and gradual restoration of tourism activities and for health protocols in hospitality businesses such as hotels and other types of accommodation, including indoor and outdoor areas, restaurants and cafés. In addition to recommendations and operational considerations for COVID-19 risk management issued by relevant