Gulf Air Resumes Direct Flights from Athens to Cairo

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Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has resumed its direct flights between Greece’s capital Athens, and Cairo in Egypt. Gulf Air has been operating direct flights between Bahrain, Egypt and Greece since 1974 and 1980 respectively. According to an announcement, both destinations are key within Gulf Air’s network and popular among […]

EU Issues Guidelines for Possible Cruise Travel Restart

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The EU recently issued guidance in preparation for the possible resumption of cruise ship operations in the aftermath of Covid-19. More specifically, according to the 49-page “Interim Guidance for Restarting Cruise Operations” manual released under the EU’s Healthy Gateways program, all cruise operations must: – Have a written contingency plan/outbreak management plan

Travelport Extends Private Channel Agreement with Air France KLM

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Travelport, a leading technology company serving the global travel industry, has extended its private channel agreement with Air France KLM. The deal will ensure the company’s agency partners, selected by Air France KLM, are able to continue to avoid the surcharges that are levied on flight bookings with the group through global distribution systems. “Travelport […]

Grand Hyatt Athens Hotel Puts Safety First for Guests

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Grand Hyatt Athens hotel The Grand Hyatt Athens hotel has reopened its doors to provide its guests with a safe hospitality experience near the center of the Greek capital. The hotel has implemented all the necessary health protocols announced by Greek authorities to ensure the safety of its guests and staff against the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

Study: Tourists Trust Greece but Reluctant to Travel

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Tourists may be eager to start traveling again and keen on visiting Greece but the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is still hampering their plans with the majority reluctant to do so, a study released this week by Kathimerini reveals. Carried out on a sample of 3,000 people in the US, UK, Germany, France and Italy – all […]

The Island Concept Boutique Hotel Welcomes its First Visitors to Crete

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The Island Concept Boutique Hotel, Aria Hotels The Island Concept Boutique Hotel, the brand new seaside resort of Aria Hotels located on Crete, recently opened its doors to receive its first guests. The Island Concept is a luxury haven of 6.000m2 surrounded by the blue waters of the Mediterranean. It is located on a secluded […]

Health Protocols for Hosting Conferences in Greece post-Covid-19

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Photo © GTP Authorities in Greece recently announced the new health and safety protocols for the organization of conferences and trade fairs in the country, following the lifting of restrictive measures (taken due to COVID-19) since July 1. The protocols, currently available on the Diavgeia website, were designed based on the proposals of the Hellenic […]

Changes to PLF Form for Travelers to Greece

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Photo Source: HCAA All travelers to Greece will be required to fill in the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) 24 hours – not 48 hours as was the case until now – prior to travel starting July 9, the Greek Civil Aviation (HCAA) authority announced on Monday. More specifically, as of Thursday and through to 31 […]

Covid-19 Weighs on Seasonal Employment in Greece

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Far-reaching measures and flexibility have ensured that jobs were not lost in June, but according to Greek labor ministry data released this week, the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has taken a considerable toll on seasonal employment, which is for the most part generated by tourism. More specifically, based on the labor ministry’s Ergani system statistics, there […]

Oniro Suites to Offer Unique Summer Holidays on Mykonos

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Photo © Andreas Bekas / Oniro Suites Oniro Suites, a hospitality property located on Mykonos, has announced its opening on July 25, aiming to provide its guests with unique holidays on the Cycladic island. “Oniro Suites is ready to receive Greek and international travelers that wish to feel the Greek summer breeze on cosmopolitical Mykonos,” […]