Qatar Airways Aims to Rebuild Network to 80 Destinations by End of June

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Photo Source: @Qatar Airways Qatar Airways has announced that it will begin a phased approach to expand its network, initially to 52* destinations by the end of May and to 80* in June. Athens is scheduled to be among the airline’s destinations operating by the end of June. The airline said on Wednesday that having […]

Minoan Lines: Special Ticket Discount for Greece’s ICU Medical Staff

By admin 6 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Greek passenger shipping company Minoan Lines has announced that it is offering a special ticket discount to the ICU medical staff of Greece’s 13 Covid-19 referral hospitals, aiming to show its solidarity and gratitude to them. More specifically, the company announced that it will offer a 50 percent discount on tickets for the Piraeus – Crete line […]

Greece-Cyprus Travel Agents Join Forces to Reignite Tourism After Covid-19

By admin 6 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Greece and Cyprus travel agents announced this week that they had teamed up to assess the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak on their tourism sectors and to draw up a common strategy that will enable the sector to restart. Travel agent federations in the two countries – including the Federation of Hellenic Associations of […]

Covid-19: Germany, France Not Eager to Re-start Travel

By admin 6 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Tegel Airport, Berlin. Photo Source: @Berlin Airport – SXF & TXL Germany has expressed it opposition to tourism for the time being extending its ban on non-essential travel until at least mid-June depending on how the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic evolves as some countries announce plans to re-open their borders to visitors. Germany’s foreign minister Heiko […]

WTM Global Hub to Reveal What Travelers are Really Thinking – Webinar

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As part of its newly launched Global Hub initiative, WTM on Thursday, May 7, will host an online session with leading travel experts to determine what consumers around the globe are really thinking. During the session, destination marketing expert and founder of Digital Tourism Think Tank (#DTTT) Nick Hall will interview Jeremy Jauncey, founder and […]

Greece – Cyprus – Israel Consider ‘Safe Travel Zone’ Idea

By admin 6 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Athens, Greece. Photo: GTP Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and his counterparts from Cyprus and Israel are examining the creation of a “safe tourism zone” in view of the fact that the three countries have managed to successfully contain the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). According to the Jerusalem Post, Israel’s tourism ministry confirmed on […]

Air France: Masks Compulsory on All Flights as of May 11

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Photo Source: Air France Air France will be asking its customers to wear a mask throughout their journey as of May 11, in efforts to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus. This is in line with French instructions making the wearing of a mask compulsory on public transport. Customers will be notified via all […]

Greek Gov’t Focuses on Ways to Reopen Restaurants Outdoors

By admin 5 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Aiming to get the market going as the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic subsides, the Greek government is focusing on ways that will allow businesses active in the food and beverages industry to operate outdoors. Greece entered the first of seven stages allowing free movement and the operation of retail businesses on May 4. According to the […]

Amorgos Sends Message of Optimism Through Gastronomy

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Photo Source: @Municipality of Amorgos The Greek island of Amorgos, located in the Cyclades, is sending a message of optimism, through gastronomy, to potential travelers from around the world. At the same time, the island is preparing for the upcoming summer season by constantly adjusting its tourism policy to the post-Covid-19 protocols. The Municipality of […]

German-Hellenic Chamber: Businesses will Carry Out Investments Despite Covid-19

By admin 5 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Syntagma Square, Athens. Photo © GNTO/Y Skoulas Despite the coronavirus crisis and its impact on the Greek economy, nine in 10 businesses, members of the German-Hellenic Chamber of Industry and Commerce, have said that they will implement their investments in Greece as scheduled, according to a chamber study released this week. More specifically, 89.87 percent […]