Photo Source: @IATA Firm coordinated plans must be in place when the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic subsides in order for airlines to cover lost ground and return to operations, said International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director General and CEO Alexandre de Juniac, this week. De Juniac underlined the need to support and safeguard the sector, which has […]
The Greek Tourism Ministry on Wednesday announced a new hotline that will provide answers for coronavirus (Covid-19) concerns of consumers, tourists, businessmen and tourism workers. The line will operate from 8am to 4pm Monday through Friday and can be reached by dialing 1572. The hotline is administered by a special team of the tourism ministry […]
The Greek Tourism Ministry recently announced that under a new regulation, tourism enterprises and airlines in Greece will be able to reimburse their customers by issuing 18-month vouchers in efforts to mitigate the effects of cancellations due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Aiming to address liquidity issues for Greek travel agencies, hotels and airlines, as
SETE President, Yiannis Retsos. With no clear picture of the condition Greece’s main markets will be in after the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the Greek tourism sector may possibly aim to attract arrivals from new markets this year, according to the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE). While it remains unknown when the Covid-19 pandemic will show signs […]
The Greek government has agreed on conditions to allow cruise ships to carry out short-term berthing at Greek ports under strict safety rules. In collaboration with the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the Greek shipping ministry has allowed the provision of food supplies, water and fuel, as well as the safe disposal of waste based on […]
In efforts to keep the travel and tourism sector above water after the coronavirus pandemic subsides, Deutsche Bank suggests a number of actions to ensure a balance between health risks, economic damage control and travel. One proposed action sees vacationers presenting special medical or immunity certificates to the destinations they visit. According to the Deutsche […]
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announced this week that it has introduced a digital resource platform, following the recent launch of its #TravelTomorrow campaign and the creation of the Global Tourism Crisis Committee, which assesses recommendations for the sector’s speedy recovery after the Covid-19 health crisis. The UNWTO’s platform is aimed at offering
In efforts to facilitate cash flows for 100,000 small and medium-sized businesses impacted by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the European Commission and the European Investment Fund (EIF) unlocked 8 billion euros in funding this week. More specifically, the guarantees – to be made available this month through local banks and lenders – will
The upgraded Discovergreece.com travel platform, powered by Marketing Greece, has revealed its new experiential journeys to Greek destinations and experiences through the recently announced #GreeceFromHome initiative. Announced recently by the Greek Tourism Ministry, the new online platform Greece from Home was launched in cooperation with the Greek National Tourism
Dear partners and friends in travel, As we face times of uncertainty, we are writing to you on behalf of everyone at Phāea Resorts and our hotels, Blue Palace, A Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, Cretan Malia Park, Agapi Beach Resort, Village Heights Golf Resort and Koutouloufari Village Holiday Club, to reassure you that our […]


















