ICAO to Celebrate Achievements of Women in Aviation

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The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on March 8 will celebrate International Women’s Day with a virtual event dedicated to this year’s UN Women theme “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a Covid-19 world”. Titled “International Women’s Day High-level Dialogue”, the virtual event will be held in collaboration with the International Air

ETC Releases 7-step Guide for Sustainable Tourism Development

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The European Travel Commission (ETC), representing 32 national tourism organisations in Europe, has published a seven-step guide for the sustainable tourism development of European destinations. The “Sustainable Tourism Implementation: Framework and Toolkit” handbook by the ETC is aimed to be the ultimate roadmap for European destinations on how to tackle every step on a

Greek Hoteliers Discuss Summer Hospitality Operations

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The seamless operation of hotels in the upcoming summer period, the possibility of providing Covid-19 rapid tests on the premises, and financial support for the sector topped the agenda of a digital meeting between hotelier association presidents from across the country this week. Organized by the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX), the event included the participation

Greek and European Startups to ‘Connect’ at CapsuleT Int’l Bootcamp in June

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In efforts to enhance Greece’s startup travel tech ecosystem, Capsule T, Greece’s first travel and hospitality accelerator, this summer will hold an international three-week bootcamp for European startups. Set to launch in June, the “CapsuleT International Bootcamp” will look to attract startups from other European accelerators, as well as individual companies, and bring

Greece to Welcome Brits this Summer ‘With or Without’ a ‘Vaccine Passport’

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Photo source: Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis invited British travelers to pack their bags and visit Greece quarantine-free this summer once non-essential travel is restored and EU borders re-open. In his second interview to ITV News, Theoharis clarified again that all travelers are welcome to Greece this summer as long […]

Eurobank Event Looks Ahead to Next Day for Greek Tourism

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The prospects for tourism recovery in Greece and Cyprus and the challenges the industry will face in a new environment after the Covid-19 pandemic, topped the agenda of a web panel discussion organized by Eurobank this week. Titled “Latest Insights & Global Trends in Tourism – Focus on Greece & Cyprus”, the event attracted the […]

Greece to Set Up 1st UNWTO Mediterranean Coastal & Maritime Tourism Observatory

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The first Mediterranean Coastal and Maritime Tourism Observatory of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will be set up in Greece, the country’s deputy tourism minister, Sofia Zacharaki, announced on Tuesday. The observatory’s mission will be to support the sustainable development of coastal and maritime tourism in the Mediterranean region. According to Zacharaki, the

Hotels Chamber Launches #filoxeniaMoU Greek Hospitality Action

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The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) has announced the launch of a month-long initiative dedicated to the importance of hospitality in restoring the tourism industry in the aftermath of the Covid-19. Titled #filoxeniaMoU, which means “My Hospitality”, the initiative will run through March and will focus on three key areas: dialogue with stakeholders on the […]

Greek Hoteliers Want Rapid Testing for Staff and Guests

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Hoteliers in Greece are proposing on-the-spot rapid testing to be conducted on employees and guests in efforts to ensure that the possibility of Covid-19 spread is under control. In a letter to the country’s health and tourism ministers and to president of the National Public Health Organization (EODY), the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX) is requesting […]

Italians will Book Travel to Greece ‘at the Last Minute’, Say Experts

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Travel from Italy to Greece for the summer of 2021 will depend on last-minute bookings, according to Italian tourism experts and tour operators. Reservations are close to zero at the moment due to the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, as well as the measures undertaken in Italy and the international travel restrictions. “All reservations this year […]