Despite the challenging circumstances caused by the coronaviris (Covid-19) pandemic, Athens hotels scored high for safety in 2020, a GBR survey reveals. In its “16th Survey on Guest Satisfaction and Hotel Performance in Attica 2020” released earlier this week, GBR found that “the organized efforts of Athens’ hoteliers to maintain the [Covid-19] measures and offer […]
The low-cost airline model will lead post-Covid-19 recovery and help revitalize demand, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. In its latest Covid-19 Recovery Survey, Global Data estimates that the frugal cost-cutting measures taken and operational responsiveness will see these carriers move quickly to absorb pent-up demand and capitalize on any
Photo source: Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association The ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the travel restrictions imposed worldwide and low demand have put Athens’ hospitality market on hold. “There are no bookings [for Athens] at the moment. Nothing is certain for the next months, since we don’t have any prepaid bookings, while a flexible […]
Photo source: EC – Audiovisual Service Vaccination certificates could positively affect the intention of people to travel and enhance safety procedures, according to the president of the Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association, Lambrini Karanasiou-Zoulovits. During an online press event held on Tuesday, Zoulovits estimated that vaccination certificates could
Photo source: Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in 2020 led to a revenue loss of 700 million euros for Attica’s hotels, due to the severe drop of arrivals and occupancy rates, the Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association said on Tuesday. According to the association, following the outbreak […]
Photo source: @Crystal Cruises Crystal Cruises has updated its health and safety protocols that require all guests to be fully inoculated with a Covid-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to their Crystal cruise. Guests will need to provide proof of vaccination before embarkation and must have received both doses of the vaccine if recommended […]
After carefully assessing the latest developments related to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and the international travel restrictions, the Greek Yachting Association (GYA) has decided to cancel the Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS) 2021 event. After cancelling the 2020 event, MEDYS 2021 was scheduled to take place during April 22-25 at the port of of Nafplion in
Photo source: Alltours Allsun, a hotel chain belonging to German tour operator alltours, has announced that in the future, its guests will be required to present a Covid-19 vaccination certificate before check in. Depending on the course of vaccinations, the new policy is expected to be implemented as of October 31. “We want to offer […]
Vaccination against the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic could be a game-changer in the recovery of business travel, a recent Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) poll found. The business travel association said that most of its members and stakeholders would be “very comfortable” or “comfortable” traveling for business after receiving the Covid-19 vaccination, and
Aiming to provide international travelers with all the information they need on the health protocols implemented in Greece against the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has upgraded its “Destination Greece. Health First” website . Launched in July 2020 to facilitate travelers, the website initially offered information in Greek


















