Minister Tells BBC that Greece Set on Opening to Tourists in July

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Greece is preparing to gradually open its doors to travelers in July after health experts give the go-ahead and relevant coronavirus (Covid-19) safety protocols are in place, said Greek Tourism Minister speaking to BBC News on Friday. “In order to salvage most of the season, tourism is a very seasonal activity, we need to aim […]

Bild: Greece a Safe Destination for Summer Holidays

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Greece is among the countries that German newspaper Bild proposes as “safe destinations” for summer holidays this year. In a recent article, Bild says that despite the global coronavirus health crisis, Greece, Croatia, Austria and Switzerland “are not in danger” from Covid-19. According to Bild’s correspondent Liana Spyropoulou, more than one third of tourists from […]

GlobalData: Former Airbnb Hosts Turn to Long-term Rental Platforms

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Following the loss of bookings in recent months, a growing number of Airbnb hosts around the world have deleted their Airbnb listings to make way for month-to-month leasing, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. According to Ralph Hollister, GlobalData’s travel and tourism analyst, hosts in the US are using listing services like Kopa, […]

Emirates Steps Up Safety Measures for Passengers, Employees

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Emirates ground staff in direct contact with passengers will also don a protective disposable gown over their uniforms and a safety visor in addition to masks and gloves. Emirates is stepping up precautionary measures at the airport and on board to ensure the health and safety of its employees and customers amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) […]

Air France Group Repatriates More than 270,000 Passengers

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Air France and Transavia have operated more than 1,800 flights from 132 airports in 82 countries, enabling the repatriation of more than 270,000 passengers, including 150,000 French nationals, since March 14. “In a severely deteriorated economic context [due to the COVID-19 pandemic] and at a time when most aircraft had to leave Paris empty, Air […]

Greek Voucher Plan for Covid-19 Canceled Trips Raises Concerns

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Photo Source: EKPIZO Greek consumer groups said this week that a recently announced voucher plan for travel in Greece at a later date instead of full refunds for trips canceled due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic defies national and EU regulation. In a letter this week to relevant ministries, Athens-based consumer groups EKPIZO and POMEK […]

Aldemar Resorts Shows its Support to Local Communities

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Royal Olympian Luxury & Spa Resort Aiming to stand by society during the unprecedented health crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Greek hospitality group Aldemar Resorts launched partnerships to support local communities and vulnerable groups through its CARE corporate social responsibility program. The group recently partnered with the municipalities of

Op-Ed: In ‘The Day After’, Hospitality is the Future

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Op-Ed by Sommet Education CEO Benoît-Etienne Domenget “Decisions taken now will shape the hospitality of tomorrow.” – Sommet Education CEO Benoît-Etienne Domenget Four months. Over 7.1 million people infected in all regions of the world and far too many losses. World Trade expected to fall by between 13% and 32%. A massive 75 million jobs […]

Time Magazine Looks at What Greece did Right in Covid-19 Fight

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Photo Source: Visit Greece / Y Skoulas US weekly Time Magazine recently featured Greece’s effectiveness in handling the Covid-19 pandemic, as the country so far has managed to maintain low infection and death rates. Titled, “Greece has an elderly population and a fragile economy. How has it escaped the worst of the coronavirus so far?”, […]

Qatar Airways Signs $850m Aircraft Financing Deal

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Photo Source: @Qatar Airways Qatar Airways and Standard Chartered have signed a US$850 million financing deal for seven Boeing 787-9 aircraft. “The bank has been a close partner of Qatar Airways for many years. It has proven its support for the airline by closing this transaction during difficult times resulting from COVID-19,” said Qatar Airways […]