Covid-19: Germany, France Not Eager to Re-start Travel

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Tegel Airport, Berlin. Photo Source: @Berlin Airport – SXF & TXL Germany has expressed it opposition to tourism for the time being extending its ban on non-essential travel until at least mid-June depending on how the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic evolves as some countries announce plans to re-open their borders to visitors. Germany’s foreign minister Heiko […]

WTM Global Hub to Reveal What Travelers are Really Thinking – Webinar

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As part of its newly launched Global Hub initiative, WTM on Thursday, May 7, will host an online session with leading travel experts to determine what consumers around the globe are really thinking. During the session, destination marketing expert and founder of Digital Tourism Think Tank (#DTTT) Nick Hall will interview Jeremy Jauncey, founder and […]

Covid-19: IATA Says No to Leaving Airlines’ Middle Seats Empty

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said on Tuesday that it does not support mandating Covid-19 social distancing measures that would leave the middle seats of air carriers empty. According to IATA, evidence, although limited, suggests that, the risk of virus transmission on board aircraft is low even without special measures. “Mask-wearing by passengers and

Greece – Cyprus – Israel Consider ‘Safe Travel Zone’ Idea

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Athens, Greece. Photo: GTP Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and his counterparts from Cyprus and Israel are examining the creation of a “safe tourism zone” in view of the fact that the three countries have managed to successfully contain the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). According to the Jerusalem Post, Israel’s tourism ministry confirmed on […]

Covid-19: Traffic at Athens Airport Hits Rock Bottom in April

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Athens Airport on Easter Sunday, April 19, 2020. Photo source: AIA / © Thomas Gerasopoulos Athens International Airport (AIA) saw traffic in April 2020 hit “rock bottom” due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the latest data released on Tuesday. According to provisional traffic data by AIA, the airport’s passenger traffic bottomed, being 98.9 percent […]

Air France: Masks Compulsory on All Flights as of May 11

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Photo Source: Air France Air France will be asking its customers to wear a mask throughout their journey as of May 11, in efforts to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus. This is in line with French instructions making the wearing of a mask compulsory on public transport. Customers will be notified via all […]

Airbnb Fires 1,900 Employees Due to Covid-19 Crisis

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Photo source: Airbnb Airbnb, the world’s most popular short-term rental platform, is reducing the size of its workforce due to the hit the travel industry has received by the Covid-19 pandemic, the company’s co-founder and CEO, Brian Chesky, informed employees on Tuesday. In a letter to the company’s staff, Chesky said that out of 7,500 […]

Greek Gov’t Focuses on Ways to Reopen Restaurants Outdoors

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Aiming to get the market going as the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic subsides, the Greek government is focusing on ways that will allow businesses active in the food and beverages industry to operate outdoors. Greece entered the first of seven stages allowing free movement and the operation of retail businesses on May 4. According to the […]

Mohegan Says Covid-19 Won’t Stop Hellinikon Casino Project in Greece

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MGE’s INSPIRE Athens project American gaming and entertainment giant Mohegan said this week that its investment plan to create the first Integrated Resort and Casino (IRC) in Greece at Hellinikon would move ahead as scheduled, if selected, despite the coronavirus outbreak. “Mohegan Gaming Entertainment (MGE) fully maintains its commitment to make Greece the leading

Amorgos Sends Message of Optimism Through Gastronomy

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Photo Source: @Municipality of Amorgos The Greek island of Amorgos, located in the Cyclades, is sending a message of optimism, through gastronomy, to potential travelers from around the world. At the same time, the island is preparing for the upcoming summer season by constantly adjusting its tourism policy to the post-Covid-19 protocols. The Municipality of […]