Greece has entered its first stage in easing a nationwide lockdown which it imposed six weeks ago to curb the spread of Covid-19. As of 6am on Monday, May 4, Greece began its transition to a “new normal” (as referred to by the government), with new rules for the entire population (mandatory use of face […]
Ermou street, Athens. Photo Source: athensattica.com/ According to Greece’s Stability Program for the 2020-2023 period submitted this week to the European Council and to the Commission, in the worst case scenario Greece could face a recession of 7.9 percent (13.2 percent before the measures) in 2020, with the tourism, transport and shipping sectors to be […]
Photo Source: @Athens Flying Week The Athens Flying Week (AFW) 2020 air show, which was scheduled to take place during 19-20 September, is canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Considered as Greece’s most significant aviation event, AFW takes place annually at the Tanagra Air Base north of Athens, in the presence of hundreds of thousands […]
The recovery of Greece’s tourism sector in the aftermath of Covid-19 is dependent on uniform health protocols which will set safe travel standards and define the terms of hotel and tourism-related business operations, according to the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE). In a letter sent on Monday to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, SETE and the 13 […]
Photo source: Air France The European Commission on Monday approved a 7-billion-euro French aid measure to Air France for the company to obtain urgent liquidity in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result of the imposition of travel restrictions introduced by France and by many destination countries to limit the spread of the coronavirus, […]
Athens, Syntagma square. Photo: Visit Greece / H. Kakarouhas Looking to the next day and at ways to recover its economy which suffered a heavy blow due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, Greece is aiming to redefine two of its top sectors: tourism and exports. According to Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras, the government’s recovery […]
Photo Source: AEGEAN Greek national carrier AEGEAN is hoping for government support after the company suffered massive losses due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. According to AEGEAN Chairman Eftichios Vassilakis, it will take the Greek airline at least six months to recover and two to three years to reach pre-coronavirus levels with revenue currently at […]
Emirates is operating limited passenger services this month to facilitate travel for residents and visitors wishing to return home. According to the airline’s schedule, Emirates will operate one-way special flights to Frankfurt (2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13 May), London Heathrow (3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14 May), Manila (3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, […]
WTTC President & CEO Gloria Guevara. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is currently working on new health protocols in an aim to form the travel experience and also provide people with strong reassurances when travelling in the post-coronavirus period. The WTTC expects to announce the new protocols in the next two weeks and […]
Photo Source: Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines customers as of May 4 are required to wear a face mask or appropriate face covering when traveling with the airline. The measure also applies to the airline’s staff. Aligning with best practice guidelines from the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the move comes on the […]


















