Germany Gradually Eases Covid-19 Border Controls

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In an attempt to facilitate business and family travel and restart tourism, Germany said it would be easing coronavirus (Covid-19) border restrictions in the coming period reopening first for Luxembourg on May 15. Most of Europe has been awaiting Germany’s actions, which also include easing border measures for France, Austria, and Switzerland as of Friday. […]

Athens Municipality Offers its Venues as Stages for Concerts and Events

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The Municipality of Athens has announced that it will allocate resources and offer its venues to support culture and artists that have been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Culture moves and unites us. Concerts, festivals, performances and exhibitions are an integral part of our lives, especially during these unprecedented times,” the municipality said. During

Greek Organized Beaches to Reopen with Rules

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While gradually easing Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, the Greek government on Wednesday announced that it plans to reopen the country’s organized beaches – with social distancing rules -this weekend. The announcement was made following a recommendation of the Health Ministry’s infectious disease committee in view of the high temperatures that are expected in Greece the

Greece Welcomes EU Guidelines to Safely Restart Tourism post-Coronavirus

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Photo source: European Commission The Greek government and tourism sector on Wednesday welcomed the framework of guidelines and recommendations for tourism and transport in the EU presented by the European Commission to help member states cope in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. Greek government “Organizing such a common European framework has not been

European Commission Takes a Stand on Vouchers for Canceled Travel

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Consumers with canceled travel plans due the Covid-19 pandemic have the right to choose between cash refunds or reimbursement via vouchers, the European Commission reminded on Wednesday. While presenting a package of tourism and transport guidelines to help Member States cope in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, the Commission referred specifically to travel

TUI Ready for Travel but Needs to Cut Costs

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TUI Group announced this week that it was ready to resume travel activities and due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis has decided to move ahead with a global realignment of its plan and to cut costs. The company said its hotels in Europe were “ready to go” with a 10-point catalogue of increased hygiene and […]

Guidelines for Tourism Eco-system Reboot post-Covid-19 by the European Commission

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The European Commission on Wednesday presented a Tourism and Transport package of guidelines and recommendations to help Member States gradually and safely restore freedom of movement; lift travel restrictions and internal border controls; and allow tourism businesses to reopen, after months of lockdown, while respecting necessary health precautions in the aftermath of the

Covid-19: Sunweb Group Freezes Prices for Already Booked Holidays

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Photo Source: @Sunweb Group Sunweb, a leading travel group in Europe, recently announced that it is freezing its rates for holidays canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, guaranteeing affected travelers that the prices for identical travel plans, within a booking period of one year, will remain unchanged. This means that holidaymakers who have already had […]

Grimaldi and Minoan Lines Stand By Greek Healthcare System

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The Social Foundation of the Grimaldi Group is actively supporting Greece’s efforts to curb the Covid-19 pandemic by donating 100,000 euros for the purchase of medical equipment for the University General Hospital of Heraklion on the island of Crete. Through Minoan Lines, its Greek subsidiary, and CEO Antonis Maniadakis, the Grimaldi Group is supplying Greece’s […]

KLM Launches ‘Holland at Home’ Video Series

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KLM has launched a new video series on social media titled “Holland at Home”, aiming to offer a unique virtual travel experience to its future passengers. The airline invites internet users to use their headphones for a unique 8D sound experience and enjoy some of Holland’s most wonderful places from the comfort and safety […]