Porto Carras Grand Resort Hopes to Open on May 20

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Porto Carras Grand Resort Considering there are not new government Covid-19 restrictions for the operation of resorts in Greece, the Porto Carras Grand Resort, located in the area of Sithonia in Halkidiki, will begin operations for the summer season on May 20, according to the Technical Olympic Group, which runs both the resort and the Domaine […]

Airbnb Hosts Provide Housing to Covid-19 Responders

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Photo Source: Airbnb Airbnb has announced a new global initiative to help connect those responding to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic with safe and convenient places to stay while they carry out their critical work. The company’s goal is to help house 100,000 healthcare professionals, relief workers, and first responders around the world. This initiative builds […]

Fraport Greece, Copelouzos Group Join Battle Against Covid-19

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Fraport Greece and the Copelouzos Group are actively participating in Greece’s efforts to contain the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic from spreading further. According to an announcement by Fraport Greece, both companies are donating 500,000 surgical face masks to Greece’s healthcare system which is in need of medical supplies. Each company will cover 50 percent of

KLM Starts Summer Schedule with 57 Destinations

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KLM will start its summer schedule on March 29 with a significantly reduced network due to the coronavirus crisis, an announcement by the airline said on Thursday. Until and including May 3, KLM plans to fly to 25 intercontinental and 32 European destinations. During this period, KLM will fly according to an adjusted schedule, which […]

Six Greek Airlines Run Into Covid-19 Turbulence

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Six smaller Greek airlines are calling for immediate financial backing in order to remain above water in view of plummeting traveler flows and imminent operational costs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. In a joint letter to the finance ministry issued on Friday, Greece-based carriers Air Mediterranean, Blue Bird, Ellinair, GainJet, Lumiwings and Orange2Fly

GNTO Offices Abroad Offer Covid-19 Protection Info and Greece Updates

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Photo Source: @Visit Greece Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) services abroad are keeping up to date with the latest global developments in regard to the coronavirus pandemic and are collecting relevant information from source markets. GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis has advised employees at 16 global branches to ensure protection measures are

OECD: Covid-19 Effect on Tourism to Last Throughout 2020

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Photo Source: @OECD The impact of the coronavirus health emergency on global tourism is expected to last throughout the year, according to a study released this week by the OECD Center for Entrepreneurship. Global tourism will be hard hit throughout 2020 and perhaps beyond, even if the deadly virus is contained, OECD analysts note, adding […]

Divani Hotels Donates €100,000 to Support Covid-19 Response in Greece

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Photo Source: @Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso The Divani Hotels Group is supporting Greece’s healthcare system and the people affected by the coronavirus pandemic by donating 100,000 euros. “We are confronted with an unprecedented challenge… The Divani Hotels Group has the moral obligation to support the national healthcare system (known in Greece as ESY) and […]

IATA Sees Losses Rising for Europe’s Airlines – Data on Greece

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Photo Source: IATA Europe’s airline companies stand to lose more than 76 billion dollars in revenues in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The association estimates that the Covid-19 health crisis will result in a sharp 46 percent decline of in passenger demand against 2019 levels, and […]

WHO Urges World Leaders to Take Stronger Actions Against Covid-19

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on governments worldwide to use time wisely and take aggressive measures to contain as much a possible the further spread of the coronavirus. “By asking people to stay home and by banning travel, we are buying time and reducing the pressure on health systems. These measures alone will […]