Global Air Travel Expected to Tumble by 66% in 2020

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Photo source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Tuesday said it now expects full-year 2020 air traffic to be down 66 percent compared to 2019, due to the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19). The previous estimate was for a 63 percent decline. The association downgraded its traffic forecast for 2020 to reflect a […]

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

German Tourism Market ‘Discovers’ Thessaloniki and Halkidiki in post-Covid-19 Era

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FVW-Workshop 2020 The tourism offerings of Thessaloniki and Halkidiki in northern Greece, were recently presented to 40 German tourism professionals that took part in the FVW Workshop Greece 2020. Held annually by the FVW magazine, the event focuses on the German tourism market. The 2020 edition was held in Thessaloniki and Halkidiki during September 15-20. […]

Gaining Lost Ground in 2021 Key Priority for Greek Tourism After Covid-19

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis Quality, sustainable tourism practices, training and next generation upgrade works are the priorities for Greece in 2021 following the Covid-19 disruption to tourism – one of its main revenue generators, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis speaking to ANA-MPA on occasion of World Tourism Day on Sunday. Theoharis said Greece