Cypriot authorities said this week that travelers infected with Covid-19 during their holidays to the Mediterranean island country will have healthcare-related costs covered by the government. According to an Associated Press report, costs – to include accommodation, food and drink, and coronavirus treatment – will be covered for both patients and their families. The
Eurobank on Tuesday announced that it was launching a new package of funds, totaling 750 million euros, to boost the restart efforts of the Greek hotel industry amid the Covid-19 pandemic. “Supporting all businesses of the hotel industry – large, medium and small – is crucial for the country and the economic outlook,” Eurobank CEO […]
Rhodes, Greece. Photo source: Visit Greece Dear friends and visitors of Rhodes, The timeless bonds you have established with Rhodes, your adoration and friendship with many of its inhabitants on one hand, and the concern of many of you for the summer holidays on the other, has created the need to contact you and assure […]
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. […]
Spain has announced that travelers coming to the country from abroad will have to self-quarantine for 14 days. The measure has been announced to avoid a resurgence of the Covid-19 virus. The country’s new Health Ministry order was published on Tuesday in the Official State Gazette (BOE) and will enter into force on May 15. […]
Best Western Hotels & Resorts (BWHR) has launched its “We Care Clean” program, aiming to ensure a high level of cleaning standards and operational best practices amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Based upon guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental Protection Agency
Photo source: London Heathrow The UK said this week that it would gradually be “reopening” as the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic subsides requiring visitors including UK citizens entering the country to self-isolate for 14 days at a specific facility with the exception of the French. The news was announced on Sunday night by UK Prime Minister […]
Greece is expected to make efforts to stimulate domestic travel as one of the ways to boost the tourism sector this season, after the Covid-19 pandemic brought all air transport and incoming travel to a standstill. However, taking into account figures on domestic tourism in Greece in 2018, extra efforts must be made to attract […]
Travel giant TUI on Monday introduced a 10-point plan with a set of measures and standards to reopen its hotels when the Covid-19 pandemic subsides. According to TUI, the measures will enable guests to enjoy their holidays in the knowledge that the highest hygiene standards in relation to the coronavirus have been put in place. […]
Elafonissos. Photo © Facebook – Greek Islands The Municipality of Elafonissos, a tiny island located south of the Peloponnese, has launched a new promotional campaign targeting Greek and foreign experiential travelers. Under the motto, “Chosen by Nature”, the new campaign highlights the island’s natural heritage, unique sites and quality services, and focuses on nature


















