TCB Calls for Measures to Revive Thessaloniki’s MICE Industry

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The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB) is calling on the government to implement support measures that will help the city’s MICE industry restart operations in the Covid-19 era. According to the Bureau, almost all conferences and events scheduled for 2020, have been canceled or postponed, with only a limited number of events finally taking place in […]

Karatzis Group Acquires Majority Stake in BSK & Lakufol Kunststoffe

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The Karatzis Group’s headquarters. Photo Source: Karatzis Group The Karatzis Group of Companies has acquired a majority stake in BSK & Lakufol Kunststoffe GmbH, a German company active in the field of agricultural product and industrial packaging. Karatzis is a Crete-based group manufacturing innovative netting materials, that has made select investments in renewable

Tourism on the Agenda of Syros Int’l Film Festival 2020

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Photo Source: @Syros Film Festival The Greek island of Syros, during September 3-6, will host the Syros International Film Festival (SIFF), that this year will focus on the effect of social trends and dynamics on tourism. Organized for the eighth year, SIFF will be held in various outdoor areas in Ermoupolis, Syros’ main town, under […]

Interview – Ioannis Kontzias: ‘The Authentic Marathon Swim will Show North Evia’s Sports Tourism Side’

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The Authentic Marathon Swim (photo by Elias Lefas). The Greek island of Evia is getting ready to host The Authentic Marathon Swim, a sports tourism event that will revive the original swimming route that the ancient athletes Skyllias and Hydna followed during the historic naval battle of Artemision in 480 B.C. Mayor of Istiaia-Edipsos, Ioannis […]

Covid-19 Measures Announced for Heraklion on Crete

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Heraklion, Crete Greek authorities, on Monday announced emergency restrictions for the region of Heraklion on the island of Crete, in efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus. As a result, the General Secretariat for Civil Protection has imposed a ban on all public events including parties, outdoor festivals, religious/church gatherings and open-air “laiki” markets.

WTTC and ICC Issue Covid-19 Restart Guide for Employers

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Photo Source: WTTC The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) have published a set of recommendations for safely re-opening customer facing businesses in the age of Covid-19. As the coronavirus pandemic has caused widespread disruptions to global supply chains and businesses of all sizes, the tourism sector is […]

Piraeus Port Container Handling Leader in the Med

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Piraeus port. Photo Source: Lloyd’s List Piraeus port leads the way in container handling capacity in the Mediterranean, holding fourth spot in Europe, and 26th rank globally, according to the One Hundred Container Ports 2020 report released by Lloyd’s List. More specifically, the Cosco-managed Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) handled a total of 5.65 million teu

Say: New Four-star Boutique Hotel to Open in Kifissia

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The northern Athens suburb of Kifissia, this autumn will welcome the Say Hotel, a new four-star boutique property due to open its doors at Kefalari square. Currently under construction, the new luxury hotel will feature 28 rooms including three suites; a restaurant and a brasserie on the gound floor; a rooftop bar offering panoramic views […]

East Med Yacht Show 2020 Canceled Due to Covid-19

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The East Med Yacht Show 2020, a prime yachting event taking place annually in Greece, has been canceled due a surge in coronavirus cases this month. The event was originally scheduled to take place on the Greek island of Poros during September 18-20. However on Monday, the Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association, the Municipality of Poros and […]

Greece Stops Flights from Barcelona

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Greece is temporarily banning all passenger flights arriving from Barcelona and the wider region of Catalonia, Greek Deputy Minister of Civil Protection and Crisis Management Nikos Hardalias said on Friday. The measure will be put into effect as of Monday, August 31 at midnight. It and been taken to protect public health from the further […]