Athens Aims to Emerge as Top Health & Wellness Destination in post-Covid-19 Era

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Lycabettus hill, Athens. Photo Source: athensattica.com/ Athens has potential to emerge as a top health and wellness tourism destination in the post-Covid-19 era thanks to its unique climate, modern infrastructure, exceptional health and tourism professionals, and the high-quality services they offer, Melina Daskalaki, president of the Athens Development & Destinations

Survey: Covid-19 Vaccines Paramount for US Travel Industry Recovery

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Photo source: Destination Analysts The role of vaccination in the recovery of US travel and tourism from the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is considered paramount, with over half (53 percent) of American travelers saying that they would avoid travel until vaccines are made available, a survey by Destination Analysts reveals. Although financial worries […]

Greece’s Oia and Preveli Among Europe’s Most Romantic Destinations for Valentine’s Day

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Photo source: European Best Destinations The town of Oia on Santorini and the beach of Preveli on southern Crete are among Europe’s Most Romantic Destinations for Valentine’s Day, according to the European Best Destinations (EBD) organization. Based in Brussels, EBD aims to promote culture and tourism in Europe. Ahead of Valentine’s Day, celebrated worldwide on […]

IATA: Free Training to Former Cabin Crew Transitioning into Job Market

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Photo source: @IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is organizing an online training course to help laid-off airline cabin crew members re-enter the job market. The three-hour Cabin Crew – Leveraging Professional Skills course will be offered free of charge for those who register between 9 and 23 February. A survey of 800 cabin […]

Jet2 Suspends Flights and Holidays Until April 14 Due to Covid-19

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Due to the ongoing uncertainty and travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, UK leisure travel group Jet2 has announced that it will extend the suspension of flights and holiday packages up to and including April 14, 2021. The company had previously decided to suspend flights and packages until mid-March. Where customers yet to […]

Tourism Industry Shows High Demand for ITB Berlin NOW Digital Expo

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Approximately 2,000 exhibitors from 120 countries have registered so far for the ITB Berlin NOW 2021, the online platform of the leading international travel trade show that is scheduled to take place during March 9-12. “During these times, ITB Berlin NOW is the world’s most important platform for doing business and exchanging ideas and expert […]

Athens Joins Global Sustainable Tourism Council

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Athens, Greece. Photo source: @This is Athens-Convention & Visitors Bureau Aiming to support sustainable tourism practices, the City of Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (EATA) has joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council – GSTC as a destination member. “We applaud EATA for taking this important step to focus on sustainable tourism development,

Astypalea’s Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel Wins Green Award 2020

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The Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel, located on the Greek island of Astypalea, has received two distinctions at the Green Awards 2020. Honored for its ongoing sustainability program named “Kallichoron Goes Green”, the hotel received the platinum award in the “Green Services” category and the gold award in the “Green Accommodation Service” category. The Green Awards […]

Mykonos Mayor Discusses Tourism Restart with Minister

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Tourism Secretary General Vicky Loizou, Mykonos Mayor Konstantinos Koukas, Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and Member of Mykonos’ Municipal Council responsible for Tourism Tonia Andronikou. Ways of safely restarting tourism this summer were discussed between Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and Mykonos Mayor Konstantinos Koukas, during a recent meeting in Athens. A

SAS to Offer Flights to Athens and Chania for Spring-Summer 2021

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Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has included Greece’s capital Athens and the city of Chania on Crete on its 2021 spring – summer flight schedule. The airline announced on Tuesday the opening of 180 direct routes from Scandinavia to Europe, once travel restrictions ease. “Demand for air travel is increasing a little further down the line, especially […]