ECTAA: Concrete Actions Only Way for Tourism Value Chain to Continue

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Europe’s travel agents and tour operators are calling for concrete actions including provisionally changing the EU’s Package Travel Directive so that the tourism value chain can continue after coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions are lifted to operate. The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA) is stressing that only through coordinated actions

Piraeus Sailing Club Raises Funds for Greece’s Battle Against Covid-19

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Over 100 sailors from Greece and abroad recently participated in a virtual sailing championship organized by the Piraeus Sailing Club to support Greece’s fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. The idea for the virtual sailing event – named Thalassa Boroume (Sea, we can) – kicked off at the beginning of the Holy Week in Greece and […]

Hilton Elevates Hygiene Practices from Check-in to Check-out

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Hilton Hotel, Washington, DC. Photo by Will Newton Hilton has launched its new CleanStay program that aims to deliver an industry-defining standard of cleanliness and disinfection in Hilton properties around the world. In a first for the hospitality business, Hilton will collaborate with RB, maker of Lysol and Dettol, and consult with Mayo Clinic to […]

Study: Global Flight Searches for Greece, Switzerland Show Uptick

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According to a study this week, travel intent has begun to warm up as one by one countries in Europe begin to gradually ease coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions. Both Switzerland and Greece are showing an uptick in intra-European travel intent as early as November, according to a study carried out by digital travel solutions provider Sojern. […]

IATA Calls for Urgent Action for Civil Aviation to Operate Safely Between States

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Photo Source: @IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on regulators to take urgent action to help civil aviation operate seamlessly and safely between states during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to help facilitate the restart when the virus is contained. Specifically, IATA ηασ asked states to take the following immediate steps: […]

Covid-19: Coordinated EU Air Transport Plan is Essential, Says Greek Minister

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Coordinated EU actions for the restart of air transport and a recovery package to support the tourism sector are the key areas of focus as Greece begins to lift coronavirus (Covid-19) containment measures, said Alternate Foreign Minister Militiadis Varvitsiotis. Varvitsiotis underlined the importance of the EU coming up with a health boarding protocol that will […]

Greece: Social Distancing to Save Post-Covid-19 Summer Holidays

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Summer holidays in the aftermath of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic can be possible as long as vacationers keep safe distances and follow basic hygiene rules, according to infectious diseases expert Nikolaos Sipsas. According to Sipsas, people will still be able to swim and go to the beach but keeping distances and making sure to do […]

Skopelos Prepares for its Tourism Promotion after Covid-19

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Skopelos island, Greece The Greek island of Skopelos has made the first steps towards the relaunch of its tourism product, once lockdown measures are lifted and the coronavirus pandemic subsides. After carefully processing thousands of reviews of visitors, the municipality’s tourism committee has prepared a multi-page analysis and developed a new logo, a slogan and a

Airbnb Announces New Cleaning Protocol for Short-term Rentals

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Photo Source: Airbnb Airbnb has launched its Enhanced Cleaning Initiative, which includes the first overarching standardized protocol for cleaning and sanitization in the home-sharing industry. “As governments handle the health crisis and begin to review restrictions in advance of reopening their communities for travel, at Airbnb we are working hard to support our

Coronavirus: Emirates Ramps Up Ticket Refund Capability

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Emirates has ramped up its capability to process refunds, reaffirming its commitment to customers and travel trade partners impacted by travel disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. With nearly half a million refund requests pending to manage, the airline said it has taken proactive steps to restructure its backend procedures and boost resourcing to accelerate […]