Qatar Airways Aims to Rebuild Network to 80 Destinations by End of June

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Photo Source: @Qatar Airways Qatar Airways has announced that it will begin a phased approach to expand its network, initially to 52* destinations by the end of May and to 80* in June. Athens is scheduled to be among the airline’s destinations operating by the end of June. The airline said on Wednesday that having […]

Minoan Lines: Special Ticket Discount for Greece’s ICU Medical Staff

By admin 6 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Greek passenger shipping company Minoan Lines has announced that it is offering a special ticket discount to the ICU medical staff of Greece’s 13 Covid-19 referral hospitals, aiming to show its solidarity and gratitude to them. More specifically, the company announced that it will offer a 50 percent discount on tickets for the Piraeus – Crete line […]

WTM Global Hub to Reveal What Travelers are Really Thinking – Webinar

By admin 6 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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As part of its newly launched Global Hub initiative, WTM on Thursday, May 7, will host an online session with leading travel experts to determine what consumers around the globe are really thinking. During the session, destination marketing expert and founder of Digital Tourism Think Tank (#DTTT) Nick Hall will interview Jeremy Jauncey, founder and […]

Air France: Masks Compulsory on All Flights as of May 11

By admin 6 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: Air France Air France will be asking its customers to wear a mask throughout their journey as of May 11, in efforts to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus. This is in line with French instructions making the wearing of a mask compulsory on public transport. Customers will be notified via all […]

Amorgos Sends Message of Optimism Through Gastronomy

By admin 5 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: @Municipality of Amorgos The Greek island of Amorgos, located in the Cyclades, is sending a message of optimism, through gastronomy, to potential travelers from around the world. At the same time, the island is preparing for the upcoming summer season by constantly adjusting its tourism policy to the post-Covid-19 protocols. The Municipality of […]

Athens Parks Reopen to the Public

By admin 5 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Athens, Greece. Photo: GTP Parks and outdoor sports venues in Athens and the wider Attica region have reopened to the public, following the Greek government’s decision to ease the nationwide lockdown that was imposed six weeks ago due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Municipality of Athens on Monday reopened all parks and green spaces under […]

Costa Nostrum: Proposals for post-Covid-19 Operation Protocol for Greek Beaches

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Ahead of the summer season, the Costa Nostrum organization has announced proposals for Greece to establish a post-Covid-19 Operation Protocol for the safe operation of public swimming areas, as well as beaches operated by hotels across the country. Costa Nostrum is a certification standard for the sustainable management and development of beaches in the Mediterranean. […]

Minister Examines Measures for Reopening of Acropolis Site

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The Acropolis in Athens. Photo: GTP Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni recently inspected the archaeological site of the Acropolis in Athens to determine the measures that should be implemented for its safe reopening and operation on May 18. During her visit to the site, Mendoni gave instructions for the strict implementation of the health protocols […]

Athens Flying Week 2020 Air Show Canceled

By admin 4 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: @Athens Flying Week The Athens Flying Week (AFW) 2020 air show, which was scheduled to take place during 19-20 September, is canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Considered as Greece’s most significant aviation event, AFW takes place annually at the Tanagra Air Base north of Athens, in the presence of hundreds of thousands […]

Covid-19: Greece’s AEGEAN Airlines Counting on Government Support

By admin 4 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: AEGEAN Greek national carrier AEGEAN is hoping for government support after the company suffered massive losses due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. According to AEGEAN Chairman Eftichios Vassilakis, it will take the Greek airline at least six months to recover and two to three years to reach pre-coronavirus levels with revenue currently at […]