Qatar Airways Takes Delivery of Three Airbus A350-1000

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Photo Source: @Qatar Airways Qatar Airways recently took delivery of three more Airbus A350-1000 aircraft that will operate on strategic long-haul routes to Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe. According to an announcement, with the delivery of the new aircraft, the airline reaffirms its position as the largest operator of Airbus A350 aircraft with 52 in

Almost 200 European Airports May Face Insolvency Due to Crisis in Air Travel

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An estimated 193 airports may face insolvency in the coming months if passenger traffic does not start to recover by year end, ACI Europe said on Tuesday. These airports facilitate 277 thousand jobs and 12.4 billion euros of European GDP. “The threat of airport closure means Europe faces the prospect of the collapse of a […]

Greece’s Jan-Sept Travel Arrivals by Road Tumble 76.1%

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Promahonas checkpoint. Photo Source: @EODY Arrivals to Greece by road in the first nine months of 2020 dropped by 76.1 percent and reached only 2.5 million compared to 10.3 million during January – September 2019. According to data published by SETE Intelligence (INSETE), during January – February 2020, before the Covid-19 lockdown in Greece, road […]

IOBE: 2021 Greek Economy Rebound Hinges on Covid-19 Vaccine

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The Greek economy is expected to shrink by 8.0 percent this year due to the Covid-19 shock and by 10 percent if a new lockdown is imposed, putting hundreds of jobs at risk once relief measures are stopped, the Foundation of Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE) said recently. The country’s top think tank said on […]

AEGEAN Introduces its Hygiene Attendants for Safer Travel

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Focusing on the safety of its passengers prior, during and after the flight, AEGEAN recently introduced its Hygiene Attendants to travellers. Hygiene Attendants will bear a special insignia and assist passengers to follow all safety measures while boarding, in flight, and during disembarkation. According to AEGEAN, its Hygiene Attendants will kindly remind all passengers:

ICC Women Hellas Announces GNTO President as Tourism Ambassador

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The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Women Hellas recently welcomed Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou as its Tourism Ambassador, during a business lunch held recently held in Athens. ICC Women Hellas is an association of women entrepreneurs seeking to improve conditions and empower women in the Greek business sector with the

August Inbound Traveler Flows to Greece Sink Due to Covid-19

By admin 23 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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The number of inbound visitors to Greece in August 2020 was down by 73.3 percent year-on-year to 1,807 thousand as a result of restrictive measures aimed at curbing the coronavirus pandemic, according to data released by the Bank of Greece. More specifically, inbound traffic through Greek airports dropped by 58.9 percent and by 96.3 percent […]

GNTO Presents the Way Greece Opened for Tourism Amidst Covid-19

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GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis presented the measures adopted by Greek authorities for the safe opening of Greek tourism in summer 2020, during an online meeting of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Held on October 21, the meeting took place with the participation of […]

WTM Virtual to Hold On Demand Sessions

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Photo Source: @WTM London The WTM Virtual event will offer a series of pre-recorded On Demand Virtual Sessions so visitors can keep up-to-date with the latest trends and developments at a time that is convenient to them, without having to wait for scheduled sessions. As soon as WTM Virtual starts at 7am on 9 November, […]

Celestyal Cruises Offers Complimentary Travel Insurance

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To provide guests with additional peace of mind as they look towards to returning to cruising, Celestyal Cruises will provide complimentary travel insurance for new, individual bookings made through to November 30. The travel insurance will be valid for sailings during March-June 2021. The included policy is provided by Allianz Global Assistance and offers coverage of