UNWTO Launches ‘Jobs Factory’ to Kickstart Tourism Employment Recovery

By admin 18 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

Photo source: UNWTO The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has launched the Jobs Factory, a global hospitality network designed to connect talent with employers across the sector. Powered by Hosco, a professional network specially designed for the hospitality industry, the innovative platform aims to offer solutions for hospitality recruitment. The Jobs Factory harnesses

WTTC Aims to Reduce Single-use Plastic Products in Tourism

By admin 18 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

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A new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), focusing on the complex issue of single-use plastic products within the travel and tourism industry, is offering practical and strategic recommendations for businesses and policymakers. Titled, “Rethinking single-use plastic products in travel & tourism”,

Greece Taps into Cruise Tourism with Upgraded Port Infrastructure

By admin 17 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: Lavrio Port Authority Taking center stage this year as a Mediterranean cruise hub, Greece announced that it would be improving port infrastructure to meet the increasing demand of cruise ship arrivals. Speaking this week during the launch event of Celestyal Cruises’ “Idyllic Aegean” itinerary, Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis announced that upgrade works

Mega Athenian Riviera Hellinikon Project Clears Last Hurdle

By admin 17 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

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The Hellenikon Project Hellinikon, a highly anticipated, controversial and delayed project set to breathe new life into the Athenian Riviera is ready to begin after the government announced that it would be proceeding in the coming days with the transfer of real estate shares to concessionaire Lamda Development. The announcement came after the Council of […]

Commission Chief to Visit Greece as Part of NextGenerationEU Tour

By admin 16 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

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Photo Source: @Ursula von der Leyen European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be visiting Athens on Thursday as part of her NextGenerationEU tour aimed at assessing member states’ recovery plans and whether they are ready to start accepting EU Digital Covid Certificates. The Commission president will be visiting Portugal, Spain, Greece, Denmark, and […]

Covid-19 Costs Greek Ferry Operators €200m in Losses

By admin 16 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

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Greek ferry operators are calling for immediate support measures and compensation to cover 200 million euros in losses suffered as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020-2021. More specifically, the Greek Shipowners Association for Passenger Ships (SEEN) is demanding that the government proceed with the immediate payment of dues exceeding 50 million euros for

New Stations for Athens Metro Line 3 Ready by Summer 2022

By admin 16 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

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Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis visited Piraeus’ metro station under construction. Three new stations of the Athens metro (blue) line 3 will open to commuters by the summer of 2022, according to Greek Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis. According to the minister, 90 percent of construction work has been completed – ahead of schedule – with the […]

Bike Tourism: Transport Ministry Looks to Coordinate EuroVelo Activities in Greece

By admin 16 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

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Copyright: EuroVelo (www.eurovelo13.com) The Greek Transport Ministry is looking to establish a National EuroVelo Coordination Center in order to promote bike tourism activities in Greece. EuroVelo is a cycling network connecting European countries. It includes 17 routes that cover 51,000km across 42 countries. The network is managed by the European Cyclists’ Federation

Greece Puts Film Tourism High on Agenda

By admin 15 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

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Athens, Greece. Photo source: Travel Trade Athens The Tourism Ministry and the Municipality of Athens recently signed a memorandum of cooperation which foresees the promotion of film tourism in Greece. Signed by Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis, Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis and Athens Development & Destinations Management Agency (EATA) President Melina Daskalaki, the

Greece’s 545 Blue Flag Beaches on Country’s App for Tourists

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A list of Greece’s 545 Blue Flag beaches is now available on the Visit Greece app, the country’s official tourism application. Greece ranked second in the world among 49 countries on the 2021 Blue Flag quality award list for beaches, for the excellent water quality and the high-level services offered to bathers. “The list’s addition […]