Photo Source: @FEG Tourist Guides Tourist guides are among the hardest hit professionals by the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak and governments must extend support measures in order to safeguard the profession, according to a recent study carried out by the European Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (FEG). Representing 27 national tourist guide associations in
© ZOOM Kindermuseum, Vienna. Image: Alexandra Eizinger The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic that forced people to stay home also led museums in Europe to think out of the box. In efforts to redefine the museum experience, more than 650 museums from 41 countries participated in a survey carried out by the Network of European Museum Organizations […]
Qatar Airways has further enhanced its onboard safety measures for passengers and cabin crew in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The airline has introduced Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suits for cabin crew while onboard, as well as a modified service that reduces interactions between the passengers and the crew inflight. Cabin crew have […]
Friends Stock / Shutterstock.com The Greek Tourism Ministry has released the health protocols that are to be followed by all tourism companies and travel agencies in Greece offering road transport services (tour buses with open or closed top) in order for their safe operation in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. Rules for tourism companies […]
Kapnikarea Byzantine Church, Ermou street, Athens. Photo Source: Visit Greece A large part of the center of Athens will be closed off to cars after Greek authorities decided to restrict traffic in efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). Under the joint ministerial decision, the ban will apply for three months with the […]
Tourism operations in Greece, which implement the country’s new health protocols that take Covid-19 into consideration, will not be held liable for any coronavirus-related civil charges, according to a draft bill covering tourism issues tabled in parliament this month. According to the legislation, which also includes terms for the development of diving tourism
Elivi Skiathos Elivi Skiathos, a luxury hotel located on the island of Skiathos in the North Sporades group, is getting ready to open its doors for the summer season and welcome guests as of July 1. The hotel consists of three residential areas including the Elivi Xenia Hotel, the Elivi Grace Suites and the Elivi Nest Rooms, […]
The challenges of global economic recovery in the post-COVID-19 era will be among the main issues to be discussed during the 5th Delphi Economic Forum, to be held online from June 9-12. Titled “The Day After”, the four-day event once again has invited Greek and foreign state officials, business leaders, academics, scientists and experts to […]
Emirates has installed protective barriers at each check-in desk and immigration counter to provide additional safety reassurance to passengers and employees during interaction over the counter. Emirates has unveiled multi-faceted measures for its employees and crew at every step of the travel journey, redefining safety and hygiene standards on board and on the ground. The
ANEK Lines recently restarted its Piraeus – Crete routes and promises travellers a safe ferry journey in accordance will the measures announced by the Greek Maritime Ministry for the safe operation of coastal shipping vessels during the post-Covid-19 period. ANEK’s prevention plan starts before departure and aims to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, as […]


















