The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that its 76th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on November 24, as a virtual event, hosted by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines from Amsterdam. All member airlines, invited industry partners/stakeholders and media will be able to participate virtually in the 2020 AGM. IATA also announced that […]
The Municipality of Athens on Saturday, September 26, will join the celebrations for the European Day of Languages 2020 with an online treasure hunt. Organized in collaboration with the EU National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) and the European Commission, the treasure hunt will “take place” through an interactive map that will allow participants to “travel” […]
Τicketseller, a Greek online travel research and booking site, has joined forces with medical care provider CrossBorderMedCare to offer its customers special services for travel during coronavirus (Covid-19) times. Under the agreement, Ticketseller’s customers can apply for molecular testing (PCR Test) and antibody testing before travel. If their results are negative,
Photo source: Thessaloniki Port Authority Thessaloniki Helexpo Forum reveals developments for major infrastructure projects in Thessaloniki Major infrastructure works are underway in Thessaloniki, which are expected to contribute to the development of the northern port city as a trade and logistics hub, as well as a significant tourism destination in Southeastern Europe.
Airbnb notified real estate owners in Greece renting out their properties short term that 2018-2019 information would be sent to the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) for taxation purposes. The announcement comes after the home-sharing company said it would be launching a new “City Portal” allowing local governments to closely monitor listings. The company
The Astir Palace Vouliagmeni S.A. (Astir) has donated hand sanitizers to public kindergartens, primary schools, high schools and lyceums in the Municipality of Vari, Voula, Vouliagmeni near Athens‘ city center, aiming to curb the spread of Covid-19. In collaboration with local authorities, the company has offered the instant cleansing hand gel units to protect students
Travelport Chief Marketing Officer Jennifer Catto Travelport, a leading technology company serving the global travel industry, has appointed Jennifer Catto as its new Chief Marketing Officer. An award-winning marketing executive, Jennifer has two decades of leadership experience at both fast-growth and established companies. Most recently, she held the role of Chief
Greece’s travel receipts from abroad are expected to reach only 3 billion euros in 2020 due to the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19), Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos said on Tuesday. Speaking during the 4th conference of the Circle of Ideas think tank, Retsos said that the confederation’s initial forecast for 4-5 billion euros […]
Photo Source: IATA In efforts to reignite air travel and address the issue of varying quarantine measures, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is requesting that all passengers be tested for Covid-19 before travel. Citing the economic cost of the breakdown in global air connectivity, IATA said investing in a border-opening testing solution should be a
Photo Source: @European Commission Greece has joined the rescEU medical equipment reserve program, building up stocks of critical medical supplies to confront the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Following the European Commission’s approval, Greece – along with Denmark, Hungary and Sweden – has joined Germany and Romania in the rescEU scheme. With financial support


















