OAED: Greece to Create Job Schemes for Covid-19 Affected Workers in Tourism

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Greece’s Manpower Employment Organization (OAED) said this week that it would be supporting seasonal workers in tourism who will not be hired this year due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The decision comes in view of the fact that many Greek tourism enterprises are considering not opening this year impacted by the health crisis and […]

Etihad Airways Outlines Re-start Plans

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Etihad Airways recently announced that it plans to operate a reduced network of scheduled passenger services from May 1 to June 30. Subject to UAE government imposed coronavirus (Covid-19) travel restrictions being lifted on passenger travel, the airline will aim to gradually return to a fuller schedule as and when the global situation improves. Etihad […]

#EUvsVirus Hackathon Seeks Solutions to Tackle Covid-19

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The European Commission and EU member states have launched the #EUvsVirus pan-European Hackathon, aiming to connect innovators, partners and buyers across Europe that seek for innovative solutions to help tackle the coronavirus (Covid-19). The Hackathon, led by the European Innovation Council, will take place between April 24-26 and is structured around categories of

Greek Island Accommodation Facilities Face Hardest Covid-19 Test

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The largest percentage of businesses suspending operations due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak are accommodation facilities with those in the South Aegean Region having suffered the largest blow according to the Hellenic Statistical Service (ELSTAT). More specifically according to ELSAT data, facilities located in the South Aegean Region offering accommodation

Γνώμες – Σωτήρης Βαρελάς: «Μαθήματα από το overtourism στο no tourism»

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Γράφει ο Σωτήρης Βαρελάς*, Συν-ιδρυτής του www.netourwork.com Τα προηγούμενα χρόνια ξεκίνησε ένας παγκόσμιος διάλογος για το φαινόμενο της έλλειψης μάνατζμεντ των προορισμών όσον αφορά τη μαζική συγκέντρωση επισκεπτών, που καθ’ υπερβολή ονομάστηκε overtourism. Ξαφνικά αυτή η μοναδική παγκόσμια δραστηριότητα, ο τουρισμός, που φέρνει ανθρώπους και πολιτισμούς κοντά,

Greece Examining Idea of ‘Health Passport’ to Save Tourism Season

By admin 21 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis on Tuesday said that if specific health protocols and common rules are in place throughout the EU, the tourism season can perhaps be partially saved this year from the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19). Speaking on SKAI TV, the minister referred to the so-called “health passports” that would give authorities […]

Covid-19: MEPs Call for EU Action Plan for Tourism

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The European Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee on Tuesday urged the Commission to come up with a European action plan to help the tourism sector overcome the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. In a debate with Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton, MEPs reiterated that the tourism sector needs more support in the ongoing Covid-19 crisis through specific […]

Mercedes-Benz Hellas Donates Light Vans to EKAV Ambulance Service

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Mercedes-Benz Hellas has offered three light commercial vehicles to the National Center for Emergency Care – EKAV in Greece, in efforts to support the country’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. EKAV provides the country’s ambulance services. The company offered a Citan and two Sprinter vans that are intended to be used for the transportation and […]

Greece was Among Top 2020 Travel Destinations for Austrians Before Covid-19

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Austria’s travel trade magazine T.A.I. (Tourist Austria International) reported that Greece was among the first outbound Mediterranean destinations of choice this summer for Austrians, before the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic made its appearance. Entitled “Gradual relaxation of Lockdown – Analysis of travel to the top 6 destinations”, the article cites data released by

UNWTO Calls on Govts to Bolster Tourism with Stronger Actions

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Photo Source: @UNWTO Underlining the importance of the global travel and tourism sector as a leading employer and economic driver, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is once again urging governments to take stronger actions to support recovery after the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis subsides. “Nice words and gestures will not protect jobs or help the many millions