Greek Tourism Receipts Plunge After Covid-19 Lockdowns

By admin 22 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

Greek tourism receipts and incoming traffic took a hard hit in April after Covid-19 brought global travel to a standstill sinking the number of traveler arrivals in Greece by 96.2 percent and incoming revenue by 98.7 percent. According to provisional data released by the Bank of Greece (BoG) this week, travel receipts in April slid […]

Greece Allocates €33.7m to Coastal Shipping, Island Entrepreneurship

By admin 27 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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The Greek shipping ministry announced recently that it would be allocating 33.7 million euros to the islands to support entrepreneurship and coastal shipping in the aftermath of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. More specifically, island-based companies eligible for the transport discount, will receive 11.2 million euros; 15 million euros have been set aside to ensure

Greece Allows Cruise Ship Short-term Berthing at Ports

By admin 7 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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The Greek government has agreed on conditions to allow cruise ships to carry out short-term berthing at Greek ports under strict safety rules. In collaboration with the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the Greek shipping ministry has allowed the provision of food supplies, water and fuel, as well as the safe disposal of waste based on […]

Europe’s Hard-hit Aviation Industry Calls on EU to ‘Act Now’

By admin 6 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: @ACI Europe Europe’s aviation stakeholders are calling on EU governments to step up actions aimed at protecting the industry from falling into liquidity as the Covid-19 crisis pushes ahead. Airlines for Europe (A4E), Airline Catering Association (ACA), Airports Council International (ACI EUROPE), Airport Services Association (ASA), The European Travel Agents’