Greece Issues Covid-19 Action Guidelines for Hotel Doctors

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As it prepares to welcome tourists on June 15, Greece issued this week a set of guidelines for medical doctors stationed at hotels on the islands and mainland detailing measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and the necessary actions in case of a suspected incident. The National Public Health Organization (EODY) noted that though […]

AEGEAN Updates Summer 2020 Network for Domestic and International Flights

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AEGEAN has announced further adjustments to its summer 2020 network, which in total is estimated to be smaller by 50 percent from the initial planning before the Covid-19 pandemic. The update follows Greece’s latest announcements for the safe restoration of transport connectivity of Greece, as framed based on the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) […]

One by One European Countries Open Up to Tourists

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Germany, France, Cyprus, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, Albania, Austria, Hungary, Montenegro and the Czech Republic are among the countries gradually opening up to tourists from Europe this month, as authorities begin to ease Covid-19 restrictions. Greece announced that it would be opening up the airports of Athens and Thessaloniki on June 15 and all

SWOT Announces Openings of Greek Hotels in its Portfolio

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Aria Estate Suites & Spa. SWOT | Hospitality Management Company has announced that a number of Greek hotels under its management and located at popular Greek destinations, will reopen their doors as of July 1. “The restart of the economy marks the beginning of this year’s tourist season, which is the driving force behind the […]

ICAO Releases Covid-19 Guidelines for Aviation Restart

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is urging governments to quickly begin implementing the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) global guidelines in order to restore air connectivity and give travelers and crew the confidence they need to fly again following the Covid-19 crisis. ICAO recently released Takeoff: Guidance for Air Travel through

Qatar Airways: Statement on Passengers Tested Positive for Covid-19 in Athens

By admin 3 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: Qatar Airways Greece has temporarily suspended flights to and from Qatar until June 15. Qatar Airways stated on Wednesday that the 12 passengers of flight QR203, who tested positive for Covid-19 at Athens Airport, did not start their journey from Qatar. Flight QR203 arrived to Athens International Airport (AIA) on Monday carrying 91 […]

Larissa’s Hotel Metropol Opens with Safety Measures in Place

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The Hotel Metropol, located in Larissa, central Greece, has reopened its doors offering accommodation services in line with the health protocols announced by the Greek Tourism Ministry, and in accordance to the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Greece’s year-round hotels, including Hotel Metropol,

Greece Allows More Passengers to Travel on Ferries post-Covid-19

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Greek coastal shipping vessels will now be able to transfer more passengers during their routes in Greece, the Maritime Ministry said on Wednesday. According to an announcement by the ministry, ferries in Greece are now allowed to carry 60 percent (from 50 percent) of their maximum passenger capacity set by current legislation. Ships that have […]

Greece Clarifies Covid-19 Controls on Flights Out of High-risk Airports

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis referred to two safety protocols in place as Greece opens to tourism on June 15 in the aftermath of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, underlining that there are no restrictions on countries but on high-risk airports. Speaking on Sky News, Theoharis clarified that Greece’s restart tourism program foresees opening up the […]

Greece Lifting More Covid-19 Restrictions: Seasonal Hotels, Museums, Gyms to Reopen

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Greece is getting ready to enter its sixth and seventh stages of lifting the restrictive measures that had been imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19. Greek Deputy Minister of Development and Investment, Nikos Papathanasis, in charge of Industry and Commerce, on Wednesday announced the further gradual lifting of the restrictive measures. According to the […]