Covid-19 Restrictions Imposed on Zakynthos, Lesvos

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Zakynthos island, Greece Greek health authorities on Friday announced emergency restrictions for the islands of Zakynthos and Lesvos, following a surge in coronavirus cases. According to Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias, the localized restriction measures will be in place for two weeks starting from 6am on Saturday (August 29), and include: – Closure of

Greece on Heightened Alert as Covid-19 Cases Rise

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The Hellenic Parliament in Athens. Photo © Maria Theofanopoulou Greece is preparing to take even stricter measures, including mandatory face masks at all times, as the increasing number of Covid-19 cases is causing concern, local media report. Measures aimed at curbing the fast spread of the deadly virus include extending the midnight-to-7am curfew to all […]

Seajets’ New Power Jet Vessel Connects Crete with Cyclades Islands

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Seajets recently launched a new itinerary connecting Crete with the Cyclades islands, that is conducted by its new highspeed Power Jet vessel. Launched on August 11, the new route connects Heraklion on Crete, with Santorini, Naxos, Mykonos and Paros with daily itineraries. “This has been a very difficult year for the whole world, due to […]

Thessaloniki Chamber Urges Relief Measures for TIF Organizer

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Photo Source: @TIF-Helexpo Thessaloniki’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) is calling on the government to implement support measures to cover the losses incurred following the cancelation earlier this month, of the country’s largest and most influential fair – the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) due to Covid-19. TCCI

Metaxa Group’s Hotels Receive Safety and Quality Certifications

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Creta Maris Beach Resort The hotels of the Metaxa Hospitality Group have been certified by leading international organizations for the safety standards and quality services offered to their guests. According to an announcement, the five-star Creta Maris Beach Resort, located in Heraklion, Crete, and the Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa on Santorini, were […]

Crowne Plaza Athens Hotel Puts Safety First for Guests

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The Crowne Plaza Athens City Center hotel, is ready to reopen and welcome its guests to the Greek capital as of September 1. The hotel puts the health of its visitors and staff first and has implemented new hygiene procedures against COVID-19, beyond its standard protocols, including the health guidelines announced by the Greek government. Furthermore, […]

Zakynthos Hoteliers Eager to Plan for 2021

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Navagio Beach, Zakynthos The viability of tourist enterprises and the operation of the famed Navagio Beach on Zakynthos as well as ways to deal with Covid-19 cases topped the agenda of talks this week between island hotelier associations and Ionian Islands Regional Governor Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou. Among others, the two sides discussed the effective management of […]

Ethiopian Airlines Expands its Global Hub at Addis Ababa Int’l Airport

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Ethiopian Airlines, the largest aviation group in Africa, has successfully completed a new passenger terminal at its hub in Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Putting emphasis on bio security and bio safety measures, the new terminal features a check-in hall with 60 check-in counters, 30 self-check-in kiosks, 10 self-bag drop/SBD/ facilities, 16 immigration counters

Insurer AXA Lists Greece Among Top Countries for Quarantine-free Travel

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Greece together with the Seychelles and Tanzania have been listed as the best countries for travelers who do not want to undergo self-isolation, according to AXA Gulf, one of the largest international insurers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). AXA said the list was in response to high demand from travelers from the GCC, namely […]

UK Keeps Greece on ‘Safe List’ for Travel

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Photo Source: @Heathrow Airport As Europe braces for a second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, the UK Foreign Office (FCO) on Thursday updated its travel advice based on the re-assessment of effective coronavirus management. Greece remains on UK’s quarantine-free list of countries to and from which travelers can enter the country without having to self-isolate […]