Greek PM Sets Target to Save 2020 Tourism Amid Covid-19 Crisis

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (left) during a video conference with tourism stakeholders on Thursday. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis set the agenda on Thursday for the next day in tourism, after the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic subsides, underlining the importance of swiftly covering lost ground and safeguarding businesses and jobs. The Greek PM

Greek Chamber Proposes Vacation Coupon Plan to Stimulate Domestic Tourism

By admin 9 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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In an attempt to stimulate domestic tourism in the aftermath of the coronavirus (Covid-19) health crisis, the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EBEA) has proposed the launch of a holiday discount program aimed at some two million Greeks. To be implemented from 1 July to 31 December 2020, the program will cover the cost […]

Greece Looking at Domestic Tourism to Jumpstart Sector After Covid-19

By admin 6 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Showing a stronger focus on domestic tourism this year is considered to be one of Greece’s most likely solutions in order to salvage whatever can be saved from the 2020 season due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to the Greek Tourism Ministry. Referring recently to the blow the country’s tourism sector has received due […]

Europe’s Hard-hit Aviation Industry Calls on EU to ‘Act Now’

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Photo Source: @ACI Europe Europe’s aviation stakeholders are calling on EU governments to step up actions aimed at protecting the industry from falling into liquidity as the Covid-19 crisis pushes ahead. Airlines for Europe (A4E), Airline Catering Association (ACA), Airports Council International (ACI EUROPE), Airport Services Association (ASA), The European Travel Agents’

Covid-19: Germany Suspends Refund Obligation of Airlines for Canceled Flights

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The so-called “Corona-Cabinet” of the German Federal Government recently decided to temporarily suspend the reimbursement obligation for flights canceled due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The regulation advocated by the Federal Government sees that direct repayments to consumers be made only in cases of hardship. In all other cases, customers shall receive

Covid-19: Greece Imposes Curfew on Mykonos

By admin 6 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Greek authorities have announced stricter lockdown measures for the popular Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini, in efforts to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. Following a recent announcement by Deputy Minister of Civil Protection Nikos Chardalias, a strict curfew will be imposed on the residents of Mykonos, starting today (Monday) and for the next […]

Pandemic Spurs EU MPs to Call for More Refugee Support

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Photo Source: @European Parliament European lawmakers urged member states to stay united and offer Greece more support in its efforts to deal with the ongoing refugee crisis, after a Civil Liberties Committee assessed the situation at the country’s external borders this week. MEPs underlined that solidarity with frontline countries was key and that migration should […]

Greece Shows Italy Solidarity in Coronavirus Times

By admin 3 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: @Ministry of Foreign Affairs Greece Greece expressed its solidarity to Italy on Friday, during a special event organized by the Greek Foreign Ministry, standing by its neighbour in one of the most trying times in its history. Italy has been the hardest hit country in Europe with 13,155 Covid-induced deaths on Thursday, surpassing […]

Travel Agents: IATA Flexible on BSP Payments but Picks Vouchers Over Refunds

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Alexandre de Juniac, the director general and CEO of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), on Thursday said that travel agents can make settlements to the BSP billing system “a bit later”, without penalties, due to the crisis the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has caused to the industry. “We know that our members and business partners rely […]

WHO: New Platform Tells How European Countries Respond to COVID-19

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The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday announced the launch of the COVID-19 Health System Response Monitor (HSRM), a new online platform to provide countries and stakeholders in the WHO European Region with evidence of how national health systems are responding to the coronavirus pandemic. “This tool is a breakthrough resource for health systems decision-makers