In a historic meeting this week in the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, tourism ministers from the world’s leading economies met in Saudi Arabia, to explore ways to make tourism work through private-public partnerships, keep and create new jobs, ensure safe and seamless travel, and develop the sector sustainably. Aimed at addressing the unprecedented […]
Photo source: IATA Sixty-nine percent of travelers intend to fly internationally within the next six months, while 79 percent have plans for domestic air travel, according to a new report released by OAG, a leading global travel data provider. According to “The COVID-19 Recovery: Getting Passengers Back on Board” report, which focuses on traveler confidence, […]
In efforts to diversify the tourist product on offer, the Greek tourism ministry announced this week that it was drafting a new agrotourism plan aimed among others at channeling revenues into local communities as well as creating new jobs. Speaking during the AgriBusiness Forum 2020 held in Athens on Wednesday, focusing on “Food Safety, Security […]
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
Kozani, northern Greece. Photo: © Makedonas / Wikimedia Commons Restrictive measures will be imposed on the entire regional units of Ioannina (western Greece) and Kozani (northern Greece) for five days, the General Secretariat for Civil Protection said on Wednesday. The announcement came after it was announced that 26 and 29 new coronavirus (Covid-19) cases were […]
All members of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) that operate ships with a capacity of 250 or more passengers will conduct coronavirus (Covid-19) tests to all prior to boarding. According to CLIA, its global Covid-19 testing policy is “a travel industry first and an example of the cruise industry leading the way”. Upon announcing […]
Photo source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling on governments to support the airline industry during the coming winter season with additional relief measures, as the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis has proven to be “deeper and longer”. The association on Tuesday warned that the airline industry will burn through $77 […]
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,


















