UNWTO Calls on Govts to Bolster Tourism with Stronger Actions

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Photo Source: @UNWTO Underlining the importance of the global travel and tourism sector as a leading employer and economic driver, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is once again urging governments to take stronger actions to support recovery after the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis subsides. “Nice words and gestures will not protect jobs or help the many millions

Sojern: Covid-19 Brings Last-minute Bookings Back into the Picture

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Greece and Switzerland appear to be on people’s minds despite the lockdowns at destinations worldwide due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to the latest data published by travel solutions provider Sojern. Based on April 20 travel intent feedback, Sojern analysts are looking at trends and patterns in consumer behaviour as European countries said they […]

Greece Seeks to Re-launch Golden Visa Program

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The Greek government is examining the re-launch of its golden visa program, which has been suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak, in an attempt to give the economy a much-needed boost after the health crisis subsides. “We are very interested in jump starting the real estate market and in this direction, we are immediately relaunching […]

Greece to Gradually Ease Covid-19 Lockdown Measures at Month’s End

By admin 16 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Acropolis, Athens. Photo source: Visit Greece Greece will begin to progressively ease coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions as of April 27, said Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas on Wednesday, stressing yet again that Orthodox Easter will be spent indoors in order to protect loved ones. Petsas said the government was currently working on a plan to lift lockdown […]

Covid-19: Greece to Extend Support to Businesses, Employees in May if Needed

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Athens, Greece. Photo Source: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras said this week that support for businesses and employees who are out of a job, due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) health crisis, will be provided in May if needed. The minister underlined that the government’s fiscal plan already includes the emergency […]

US Airlines to Get $25 billion Coronavirus Payroll Bailout

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Ten coronavirus-hit US airlines have tentatively agreed to a 25-billion-dollar injection to help them meet payroll needs through to September and to avoid massive layoffs in exchange for granting the US Treasury Department the option to exercise small ownership stakes. The US Treasury Department announced on Tuesday that 10 airline companies, including the country’s four

Study: Greek Ferry Operators Will Need Monthly Subsidy to Survive Covid-19

By admin 16 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Greece’s coastal shipping sector will need a monthly cash injection of up 30 million euros to survive the repercussions of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to a study released this week by business consultants XRTC. With the onset of the pandemic, ferry operators were forced to stop nearly 70 percent of all services as demand […]

EU Prepares Roadmap for Gradual Covid-19 Lockdown Exit

By admin 15 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Press conference of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Charles Michel, President of the European Council, on the EU’s response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis © European Commission 2020 The European Commission said this week that work was being done on a set of guidelines that will ensure the smooth return […]

Study: Greek Tourism Businesses Should Focus on Health Safety

By admin 15 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Destinations with effective health systems and enforcing stringent hygiene regulations are set to win over future travelers after the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic subsides, according to a new study released this week by the OpenTourism group and the University of Piraeus. The study, examining the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Greek tourism, is the first […]

Greek Orthodox Easter Behind Closed Doors Due to Covid-19

By admin 15 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Greek Orthodox Easter this weekend will be held behind closed doors and at home in efforts to combat the spread of Covid-19 (coronavirus), Greek officials said. The Church of Greece and its ruling body, the Holy Synod, is backing the government decision announcing this week that churches will be closed to the public with services […]