FVW 2018 Workshop Crete, Photo (c) Christian Wyrwa The city of Thessaloniki and the region of Halkidiki in northern Greece, during September 15-20, will host the FVW Workshop Greece 2020, the annual meeting of the FVW magazine that focuses on the German tourism market. Aiming to promote the two Greek destinations to the German market, […]
Professor Charalambos Gogos, a Greek infectious disease expert, on Monday gave different scenarios for the evolution of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in the winter. The professor is a member of the Greek Health Ministry’s committee of health experts. Speaking to Skai TV, Gogos said that although it is difficult to predict what exactly will happen in […]
Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras. The Greek government has announced plans to further cushion the blow from the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic with a new package of measures amounting to 10 billion euros, expected to offer relief to businesses and employees until the end of the year. Speaking to Real FM radio station on Monday, Greek […]
Europe’s airlines and airports are calling for the European Commission to extend the suspension of EU regulations on airport slots and grant a full winter season waiver. According to an announcement by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), severe impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) and continued uncertainty requires the immediate extension of the current
Greece’s Archaeological Resources Fund has launched a collection of textile face masks featuring prints, drawings and photos inspired by the country’s rich cultural heritage. Available at the shops of archaeological sites and museums around the country, the face masks are of high quality and aesthetics. “The Covid-19 pandemic has brought the protective masks into our […]
Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort Professionalism, stability, safety and, above all, trust is the “new luxury” in tourism, according to Konstantinos Tzikopoulos, the General Manager at the Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort in Halkidiki, Northern Greece. Tzikopoulos talks to GTP Headlines in the coronavirus (Covid-19) era and explains why the luxury Miraggio resort decided to suspend
Lufthansa Group on Friday said that refund claims from the first half of the year have been processed and its member airlines – Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines – have so far reimbursed around 2.6 billion euros to a total of 6 million customers. According to an announcement, the justified claims received by Lufthansa
In view of its restart, Italian cruise line Costa Cruises has announced that it will perform the antigenic Covid-19 swab tests to all guests before boarding. According to a company announcement, based on the actual epidemiological situation and considering the opinion of experts, from the first departure of the Costa Deliziosa, scheduled for September 6 […]
“…We want a clear ‘green, orange, red’ system and not a kaleidoscope of individual measures” – Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson The European Commission on Friday adopted a proposal for a council recommendation to ensure that any measures taken by member states that restrict free movement due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic are coordinated […]
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) recently unveiled its latest protocols for the global Travel & Tourism sector which focus on measures to ensure the reopening of adventure tourism. The WTTC’s measures are designed to rebuild global consumer confidence, reduce risk and encourage the return of Safe Travels post coronavirus (Covid-19). “Adventure tourism is


















