US Urges Citizens to ‘Reconsider’ Travel to Greece Due to Covid-19

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Athens International Airport (archive photo). The US State Department on Thursday issued a new advisory for Greece urging its citizens to reconsider plans for travel due to increasing cases of Covid-19. The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a Level 3 travel health notice for Greece after the number of confirmed coronavirus cases increased. […]

Greece’s Poros Island Goes into Covid-19 Lockdown

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Photo source: General Secretariat for Civil Protection Greek health authorities announced emergency restrictions on Friday for the Saronic island of Poros, some two hours outside Athens, after at least 13 people were found to be positive to the coronavirus (Covid-19). The decision was announced after an emergency meeting at the Civil Protection ministry based on […]

‘Chania, Always Pure’ Campaign Targets Greek and European Travelers – Video

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Aiming to attract Greek and European travelers to Chania, Crete, this summer, the Chania Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently launched a new video featuring the city as an ideal destination for safe holidays. The video is part of a broader campaign created by the Chamber under the title “Chania: Always Pure” that is […]

MSC Cruises Unveils Health Protocol to Restart Operations in the Med

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MSC Cruises recently introduced its comprehensive health and safety protocol that has been developed to support the restart of operations in the Mediterranean and ensure the safety of guests, crew and local communities. According to an announcement, as of August 16, the company’s MSC Grandiosa cruise ship will offer 7-night cruises in the Western Mediterranean, […]

Greek Authorities Mull Harsher Covid-19 Measures for August 15 Holiday

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Greek Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas. Photo source: media.gov.gr Greek health authorities may announce harsher measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) ahead of the August 15 holiday which marks the largest mass exodus of the year in Greece. Speaking on Thursday to the press, Government Spokesperson Stelios Petsas said there would be no […]

Best of Aegean Islands’ Gastronomy Unveiled in New Video

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A new video focusing on the rich gastronomy of the South Aegean islands was recently released to promote the Region as a top culinary tourism destination. “The incomparable special gastronomy wealth of each of the 52 islands of our region is a great advantage and supports our efforts to promote alternative forms of tourism, […]

Report: Greek SMEs Feel the Covid-19 Effect

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Photo Source: athensattica.com/ The outbreak of Covid-19 impacted Greece’s small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) as much as the economic crisis in 2009 and the capital controls imposed in 2015, according to a report released this week by the National Bank of Greece. More specifically, the SME confidence index fell in the first half of 2020 […]

Analysis: Controls, National Covid-19 Policies Affecting Airfares

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Photo Source: ForwardKeys Flight restrictions, seat capacity, and government travel policies including Covid-19 testing and quarantine measures are affecting travel trends, according to the latest analysis by ForwardKeys. According to the findings, not all of Europe has the same attitude towards travel and airfares. Based on flight search data provided by Skyscanner

Greek Civil Protection Staff Gifted Free Vacations for Efforts Against Covid-19

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Greek airline company AEGEAN and the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) are jointly offering full holiday packages, including flights and accommodation, to Greece’s Civil Protection staff, as a small token of gratitude for their continuing effort to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. Leading hotel industry companies (SETE members) and AEGEAN are offering a six-day holiday

Autohellas Announces New Digital Services

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Autohellas-Hertz, a leading company in the vehicle leasing sector in Greece, has launched new digital services to provide its customers with additional levels of security and transparency, and to reduce wait times. The company has adopted new technologies and automated procedures to diversify its services, upgrade the customer experience and reduce its environmental