archive photo Greek authorities announced new measures applying to travel by ferry to and from the islands and mainland in view of Covid-19 and the onslaught of Omicron. According to the latest legislation which applies to coastal shipping transportation regardless of destination (from ports of mainland Greece to the islands and other mainland ports, between […]
Covid-19 measures will keep the global the airline industry cash negative throughout 2021, said the International Air Transport Association (IATA) revising its previous forecast (November 2020) which has predicted a positive turn in Q4 2021. According to IATA’s recent analysis, airline companies are expected to go cash positive after 2022 with estimates for the cash
Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis ruled out on Thursday the need for a Covid-19 vaccination certificate for travelers wishing to visit Greece this summer. Theoharis was referring to a proposal made this week to the European Commission by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis calling for an EU-wide vaccination certificate which, he
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Photo source: @primeministerGR Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is calling for the introduction of an EU-wide vaccination certificate that will facilitate safe travel. The Greek prime minister tabled the idea in a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen first published in US-based Politico. The Greek
The possibility of contracting Covid-19 on board a plane is “virtually non-existent” when passengers wear masks and adhere to hygiene rules, according to study released on Thursday by the US Department of Defense and United Airlines. The Commercial Aircraft Cabin Aerosol Dispersion Test conducted on board United Airline’s Boeing 767 and 777 jets by US […]
Photo Source: WTTC Americans and Canadians are eager to travel again, with the majority already planning to take a holiday in 2021, according to a study released by Travel Leaders Group and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Conducted in September on some 3,000 frequent travelers, 99 percent of Americans and Canadians said they […]
MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises has announced that it will soon resume operations in the Mediterranean as of August 22 with cruises initially to Greek and Italian destinations. According to a company announcement, the MSC Grandiosa and MSC Magnifica cruise ships are scheduled to conduct seven-day cruises in the Western and Eastern Mediterranean respectively. The MSC […]
Estia Boutique Apartments, Athens The Estia Boutique Apartments, a family-run hospitality property in Athens, has opened its doors and is welcoming guests in accordance to new safety procedures. Operating since July 2018 in the Kerameikos district, the building’s makeover was carried out from scratch and has added great value to the area. It features 17 […]
The Greek transport ministry announced this week a set of revised Covid-19 measures with regard to private or public transport in passenger vehicles including mini-buses, vans, and cars to apply through to July 12. More specifically according to the ministerial decision: – Three passengers (from two) in addition to the driver will be allowed for […]
Photo © Christos Drazos / Achilleas Hotel The Achilleas Hotel in the center of Athens recently reopened its doors to visitors, welcoming them in a fully renovated and safe environment. The hotel has applied enhanced cleaning procedures in accordance with the new COVID-19 health and safety standards announced by the Ministries of Health and Tourism. […]