Covid-19: Lufthansa Group in Talks for Government Bailouts

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“At present, it is not possible to foresee when the Group airlines will be able to resume flight operations…” – Lufthansa Group Lufthansa Group on Thursday said that it was in intensive negotiations with the governments of its home countries regarding various financing instruments to sustainably secure the Group’s solvency in the near future. The […]

Covid-19: Potentially 1.2 Billion Less International Air Travelers by September 2020

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International air passenger totals could drop by as many as 1.2 billion travelers by September 2020 due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to the latest projections from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). A specialized agency of the United Nations, ICAO was created in 1944 to promote the safe and orderly development of international

WTTC: Four Principles for Tourism’s Swift Recovery After Covid-19

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Photo source: WTTC The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has called for G20 tourism ministers to jointly commit with the private sector to four key principles to achieve a faster recovery for the Travel & Tourism sector out of the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. The WTTC’s proposal comes before the extraordinary tourism ministers meeting takes place on

Covid-19: SETE Chief Lists Requirements for Hotel Reopenings in Greece

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Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos on Wednesday referred to necessary requirements for Greek hotels and seasonal resorts to open and operate following their temporary closure due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Underlining that he sees Greece’s hotel and resorts opening after May 31, Retsos posted on LinkedIn the actions that should be

McKinsey Report: Covid-19 Lockdown to Take Toll on EU Jobs, Salaries

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The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, that has led to lockdowns Europe-wide, is now posing a serious risk to private sector employment and workers’ rights with a McKinsey report forecasting that 25 percent of the EU’s workforce – nearly 60 million people – are at risk of being laid off or suffering pay cuts. According to the […]

Passengers will Not Return to the Skies Immediately after Covid-19, Says IATA

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IATA calls on governments to work with the airline industry on measures to boost the confidence of passengers in the face of an anticipated slow recovery in demand for air travel An immediate rebound for air travel from the catastrophic fall in passenger demand, due to the coronavirus (Covid-19), appears unlikely and a slow recovery […]

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

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

Sojern: Covid-19 Brings Last-minute Bookings Back into the Picture

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Greece and Switzerland appear to be on people’s minds despite the lockdowns at destinations worldwide due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to the latest data published by travel solutions provider Sojern. Based on April 20 travel intent feedback, Sojern analysts are looking at trends and patterns in consumer behaviour as European countries said they […]

Virgin Australia Enters Voluntary Administration

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Virgin Australia has become the first airline in the Asia-Pacific region to collapse due to the impacts of the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and on Tuesday entered voluntary administration. The airline had been largely grounded since March 25 due to travel restrictions taken to curb the spread of the virus. According to reports, Virgin Australia’s […]