Repositioning Greece After Covid-19 a Priority for Tourism Ministry

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The Greek Tourism Ministry is currently working with marketing experts Repositioning Greece to formulate a comeback strategy in the aftermath of Covid-19, said Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Speaking to TV channel Action 24, Theoharis said the far-reaching plan includes, among other means, videos and slogans that aim to re-introduce Greece to future travelers. The

More Israeli Travelers Allowed to Enter Greece Per Week

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The maximum number of Israeli travelers allowed to enter Greece per week has increased, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) said on Monday. According to an updated aviation directive (NOTAM), 10,000 permanent residents of Israel are now allowed to enter all airports in Greece per week (up from 5,000). It is reminded that all travelers […]

Greek FinMin: Relief Measures for High-risk Covid-19-hit Areas

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Athens, Greece The Greek Finance Ministry announced a series of relief measures aimed at assisting areas that have been hit hardest by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. According to Finance Minister Christos Staikouras, the following support measures will apply for Level 4 (very high risk) cities or regions: – 50 percent of the refundable advance payment […]

SuitePad’s Products are Changing the Game for Hoteliers – Interview with Miltos Karatzimas

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SuitePad is currently working on products and services that – once released – are expected to really change the game for hotel guests and hoteliers, according to Miltos Karatzimas, the company’s Regional Field Sales Manager. A leading provider of digital guest communication systems for the hotel industry, Suitepad markets tablets that are specifically designed for […]

Airbnb Announces New Commitment to Safer Travel

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Photo Source: Airbnb Airbnb is asking its hosts and guests to committ to safer travel with its newly launched COVID-19 Safety Practices, that include wearing a mask, practicing social distancing, and, for hosts and their teams, abiding by Airbnb’s five-step enhanced cleaning process. “Cleanliness remains a priority and this commitment will help provide extra assurances

Aviation Directive Issued for Kozani Airport Due to Covid-19

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The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Friday issued an aviation directive (NOTAM) concerning passenger flight restrictions to and from Kozani National Airport “Filippos” in Northern Greece. The NOTAM was announced as part of Greece’s preventive measures taken to limit the further spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), following the 14-day lockdown imposed on

ABTA: UK Outbound Travel Significant for Greek Tourism

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Greece is among the 10 countries with the highest aggregate Gross Value Added (GVA) generated from UK outbound tourism, a recent report by the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) said. Titled, “Tourism for Good – A Roadmap for Rebuilding Travel and Tourism”, the report ranks Greece fifth on the list with 2.7 billion dollars […]

EU Presents Covid-19 Vaccination Strategy

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As Europe braces for what appears to be a second wave of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic with harsher measures, the European Commission presented a far-reaching strategy that will ensure a vaccine – once it is released – will be immediately deployed. The strategy presented on Thursday, focuses on four key areas, namely safety, fairness, prioritization, […]

Study: Masks on Planes Make Covid-19 Risk ‘Virtually Nonexistent’

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The possibility of contracting Covid-19 on board a plane is “virtually non-existent” when passengers wear masks and adhere to hygiene rules, according to study released on Thursday by the US Department of Defense and United Airlines. The Commercial Aircraft Cabin Aerosol Dispersion Test conducted on board United Airline’s Boeing 767 and 777 jets by US […]

UNWTO Partners with Expedia Group to Guide Tourism Recovery

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The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has joined forces with the Expedia Group, aiming to strengthen ties between the public and private sectors and drive tourism’s recovery from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The two parties recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Brussels that will see them collaborate on a range of topics, […]