Covid-19: Greece to Launch ‘Syn-ergasia’ Job Retention Scheme

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Aiming to protect jobs and at the same time keep companies hit by the coronavirus pandemic above water, the Greek government announced the launch on June 1 of the “Syn-ergasia” program. Running initially through to September 30, the temporary employment support tool based on the tried and tested “Kurzarbeit” scheme – a German policy that […]

Health Experts: Greece Must Be Prepared for Travelers with the Coronavirus

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Health experts are warning that heat will not kill off Covid-19 and that Greece should be ready to deal with tourists infected with the deadly virus as the EU has still not decided on whether to make pre-travel screening mandatory. Infectious disease expert Nikos Sipsas recently told Mega TV that social distancing and hygiene were […]

Greek Tourism Industry Welcomes Restart Support Measures

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Greek tourism stakeholders welcomed sector support measures announced on Wednesday by the government describing these as a first step in the right direction to recover lost ground after the Covid-19 health crisis. Yiannis Retsos, SETE SETE President Yiannis Retsos Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos expressed his satisfaction with the

Mediterranean Palace Hotel Puts ‘Safety First’ with New Hygiene Standard

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Thessaloniki’s Mediterranean Palace Hotel has joined forces with St. Luke’s Clinic to define a new hygiene standard, aiming to ensure the safety of guests and staff against the coronavirus pandemic. “With an intense feeling of responsibility we will open the doors of our Mediterranean Palace hotel in a few days, to welcome our guests and once […]

Greece Introduces Hotel Doctors, Island Quarantine Areas as Covid-19 Precautions

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Hotels operating in Greece this summer will be required to have a doctor on call and designated quarantine areas will be set up on popular island destinations as the country prepares to open up to international tourists on June 15, in the aftermath of the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis outlined this […]

Varos Village Invites Travelers to Relax Safely on Lemnos this Summer

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Photo © Varos Village Boutique Hotel The Varos Village Boutique Hotel and the Varos Residences Hotel, both located on the Greek island of Lemnos, will open their doors on July 1 to welcome visitors for the summer season. The hotels’ staff is currently working to apply all hygiene rules and social distancing measures to prevent the […]

Condor Gets Ready to Fly to 14 Greek Destinations

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German leisure airline Condor is getting ready to relaunch its 2020 summer schedule as of June 25, with flights from eight airports in Germany to 29 holiday destinations, including Greece. The carrier will be flying from Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Munich, Hamburg, Hanover, Stuttgart, Leipzig/Halle and Berlin-Schoenefeld to some of the most popular holiday regions in Europe

Lufthansa Group: Free Rebooking Period Extended

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The Lufthansa Group airlines – Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Air Dolomiti – are extending their free rebooking period, offering passengers the option to book a new travel date until December 31, 2021. Previously, if a rebooking was made, the new trip had to start by April 30, 2021. The airline group has extended this

Minoan Lines Offers Discounts on Ferry Tickets for Vulnerable Groups

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Photo source: Minoan Lines Passenger shipping company Minoan Lines has announced its support to Greece’s vulnerable groups through the offer of special discounts on ferry tickets for the Piraeus – Crete route (Chania or Heraklio). “The company recognizes the unprecedented circumstances caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and stands by Greece’s vulnerable

Digi.travel Conference: Το μέλλον του τουρισμού μετά την πανδημία του COVID-19

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Το web conference “Digi.travel Issues & Trends – Travel in the post-COVID19 Era” θα εξετάσει τις τρέχουσες και μελλοντικές τάσεις στον τουρισμό. Στις 28 και 29 Μαΐου θα διεξαχθεί φέτος το γνωστό συνέδριο “Digi.travel Conference”, το οποίο θα διοργανωθεί πλήρως ψηφιακά ακολουθώντας τις τάσεις που προέκυψαν από τον COVID-19. Το θέμα του συνεδρίου είναι “Digi.travel […]