Covid-19: EU Chief Says Summer Holidays Still Possible with ‘Smart Solutions’

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sent a message of reassurance this week that post-coronavirus (Covid-19) travel will be possible as long as hygiene measures and social distancing are strictly adhered. In an interview with Portuguese weekly Expresso Sunday, von der Leyen referred to the decisive role of innovation and smart solutions that will enable

Cronwell Hotels Offers Free Holidays to Greek Healthcare Professionals

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Cronwell Sermilia Resort Cronwell Hotels & Resorts recently announced that it will provide Greek healthcare professionals with 150 vouchers for its three resorts in Greece. Once the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic subsides, the vouchers will be valid for the group’s three hotels: the Cronwell Platamon Resort on Mount Olympus; the Cronwell Resort Sermilia and the Rahoni

Airlines Now Calling for Mandatory Mask-wearing on Flights, at Airports

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Photo source: Prague Airport In efforts to get planes off the ground and people traveling, airline companies may soon be implementing mandatory mask-wearing on flights as a response to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Canada is the first country to do so requiring since Monday that all travelers by air cover their faces while flying and […]

Etihad Airways Outlines Re-start Plans

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Etihad Airways recently announced that it plans to operate a reduced network of scheduled passenger services from May 1 to June 30. Subject to UAE government imposed coronavirus (Covid-19) travel restrictions being lifted on passenger travel, the airline will aim to gradually return to a fuller schedule as and when the global situation improves. Etihad […]

#EUvsVirus Hackathon Seeks Solutions to Tackle Covid-19

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The European Commission and EU member states have launched the #EUvsVirus pan-European Hackathon, aiming to connect innovators, partners and buyers across Europe that seek for innovative solutions to help tackle the coronavirus (Covid-19). The Hackathon, led by the European Innovation Council, will take place between April 24-26 and is structured around categories of

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

DayTrip4U: Open and Working for post-Covid-19 Times

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Travel may be on hold due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, but development in the industry is not, according to the DayTrip4U travel platform, which offers day trips and experiences to individual travelers and tourism professionals. “Our industry will bounce back… During the days of this global crisis, DayTrip4U has been – and will stay […]

Municipality Invites Travelers to Visit #PiraeusfromHome

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The Municipality of Piraeus has joined the #GreecefromHome initiative with its new campaign titled #PiraeusfromHome, aiming to promote the port city’s unique features and beautiful locations. #GreecefromHome is an online tourism platform developed by the Greek Tourism Ministry, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), Marketing Greece and Google, inviting people to

#TogetherInTravel: WTTC Launches Campaign to Inspire Global Tourism Community

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched its new #TogetherInTravel marketing campaign, which aims to stimulate the global travel and tourism community. The new campaign encourages travellers from around the world to share the hashtag #TogetherInTravel along with a video, simultaneously uniting everyone in solidarity at the same moment. It comprises three

Tour Operators Eyeing Greece as Top Destination in Med after Covid-19

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Photo source: Visit Greece Leading tour operators are considering Greece as the destination to direct – whenever travel begins again this year – all those that want to holiday in the Mediterranean, according to Greek Minister of Development and Investment, Adonis Georgiadis. Speaking during the Delphi Economic Forum’s online discussion “Covid-19: Businesses against the