Time Magazine Looks at What Greece did Right in Covid-19 Fight

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Photo Source: Visit Greece / Y Skoulas US weekly Time Magazine recently featured Greece’s effectiveness in handling the Covid-19 pandemic, as the country so far has managed to maintain low infection and death rates. Titled, “Greece has an elderly population and a fragile economy. How has it escaped the worst of the coronavirus so far?”, […]

Qatar Airways Signs $850m Aircraft Financing Deal

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Photo Source: @Qatar Airways Qatar Airways and Standard Chartered have signed a US$850 million financing deal for seven Boeing 787-9 aircraft. “The bank has been a close partner of Qatar Airways for many years. It has proven its support for the airline by closing this transaction during difficult times resulting from COVID-19,” said Qatar Airways […]

Study: 55% of Greeks Ready for ‘Normal’ Life after Coronavirus

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More than half of all Greeks are ready to return to their “normal” lives once the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic subsides but have concerns about the future both in terms of health safety and job stability, according to a new study released this week by Athens-based firm Kapa Research. More specifically, 55 percent of those polled […]

Covid-19: Marriott Looks to Take Hotel Cleanliness Standards to Next Level

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Marriott International recently announced that it has created the Marriott Global Cleanliness Council to tackle the realities of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic at the hotel level and further advance the company’s efforts in this area. The council is chaired by the company’s chief officer of global operations, Ray Bennett, and will benefit from knowledge and input

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 […]

Covid-19: EU Chief Says Summer Holidays Still Possible with ‘Smart Solutions’

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sent a message of reassurance this week that post-coronavirus (Covid-19) travel will be possible as long as hygiene measures and social distancing are strictly adhered. In an interview with Portuguese weekly Expresso Sunday, von der Leyen referred to the decisive role of innovation and smart solutions that will enable

Athens’ Flisvos Marina Takes Action Against Covid-19

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The Flisvos Marina, located in Paleo Faliro near the center of Athens, has taken action to support health professionals managing the coronavirus (Covid-19) situation and help cover the needs of vulnerable groups. The company recently made a cash donation to the Municipality of Paleo Faliro to support vulnerable groups of low-income and also contributed to […]

Cronwell Hotels Offers Free Holidays to Greek Healthcare Professionals

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Cronwell Sermilia Resort Cronwell Hotels & Resorts recently announced that it will provide Greek healthcare professionals with 150 vouchers for its three resorts in Greece. Once the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic subsides, the vouchers will be valid for the group’s three hotels: the Cronwell Platamon Resort on Mount Olympus; the Cronwell Resort Sermilia and the Rahoni

Greek Travel Receipts for February on the Rise Before Covid-19

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Athens, Monastiraki. Photo credit: Region of Attica Greece was forecast to enter another record year for tourism in 2020 before coronavirus (Covid-19) struck, bringing global travel to a halt. According to data released this week by the Bank of Greece, in February, nearly one month before the coronavirus spread to Europe, travel receipts in Greece […]

Accor: New Label to Certify Health Standards for Hotels after Covid-19

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Accor, a global leader in augmented hospitality, and Bureau Veritas, a world-leading provider in testing, inspection and certification, have joined forces to develop a label designed to certify that the appropriate safety standards and cleaning protocols have been achieved to allow businesses to reopen. The label will cover both accommodation and catering, and will set