Navarino Challenge: How Does a Sports Tourism Event React to a Pandemic?

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The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a global health crisis. The general lockdown in Greece, which lasted for almost two months, evidently has created concerns and insecurity in the business market, with companies cautiously considering their plans for the next day – the post-coronavirus era. Active Media Group PR & Communications Manager Harris Linardos gives us […]

Greek Health Protocols for Travel Agencies Offering Transfer Services – Rules for Car Rental

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Friends Stock / Shutterstock.com The Greek Tourism Ministry has released the health protocols that are to be followed by all tourism companies and travel agencies in Greece offering road transport services (tour buses with open or closed top) in order for their safe operation in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. Rules for tourism companies […]

Covid-19: Guidelines Passengers Should Follow at Athens Airport

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Athens International Airport (AIA) has released safety guidelines for passengers travelling through its premises, to prevent the Covid-19 spread. The guidelines for the protection of passengers and employees at Athens International Airport are in line with those set by national health authorities and include: the meticulous observance of rules for hand washing / sanitizing

Greek Hotels: Health Protocols for post-Covid-19 Restart Officially Announced

By admin 22 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Dmitry Kalinovsky / Shutterstock.com The Greek Tourism Ministry has released the health protocols that are to be applied in all of the hotels in the country for their safe reopening and operation in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. Recommended dates for the reopening of hotels in Greece (which have been closed since the country […]

Athens Closed Off to Cars for Three Months

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Kapnikarea Byzantine Church, Ermou street, Athens. Photo Source: Visit Greece A large part of the center of Athens will be closed off to cars after Greek authorities decided to restrict traffic in efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). Under the joint ministerial decision, the ban will apply for three months with the […]

Covid-19 Pushes Greek Tourism Revenue Down by 71% in March

By admin 22 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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With air traffic suspended and hotels closed in March due to the Covid-19 restrictions, Greece saw its travel receipts nosedive by 71 percent to 92 million euros from 318 million euros in March 2019. According to provisional data released by the Bank of Greece (BoG), international arrivals (mainly through the country’s airports) saw an overall […]

Israel Wants to Resume Flights with Greece, Says PM Netanyahu

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Greece and Israel on Thursday discussed making joint efforts to resume flights between the two countries, during the post-Covid-19 period, in a safe manner. “There’s a vast interest to visit Greece,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during a video conference held to mark 30 years since the establishment of […]

Greek Tourism Businesses Not Liable for Coronavirus-related Charges

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Tourism operations in Greece, which implement the country’s new health protocols that take Covid-19 into consideration, will not be held liable for any coronavirus-related civil charges, according to a draft bill covering tourism issues tabled in parliament this month. According to the legislation, which also includes terms for the development of diving tourism

Elivi Skiathos Opens its Doors for Summer 2020 on July 1

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Elivi Skiathos Elivi Skiathos, a luxury hotel located on the island of Skiathos in the North Sporades group, is getting ready to open its doors for the summer season and welcome guests as of July 1. The hotel consists of three residential areas including the Elivi Xenia Hotel, the Elivi Grace Suites and the Elivi Nest Rooms, […]

Online 5th Delphi Economic Forum to Focus on ‘The Day After’ Covid-19

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The challenges of global economic recovery in the post-COVID-19 era will be among the main issues to be discussed during the 5th Delphi Economic Forum, to be held online from June 9-12. Titled “The Day After”, the four-day event once again has invited Greek and foreign state officials, business leaders, academics, scientists and experts to […]