Covid-19 Resurgence Forces Europeans to Put Travel Plans on Hold

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Europeans are reluctant about traveling during the holiday period this year, which has been marred by health expert warnings, renewed lockdowns, and increasing Covid-19 cases and deaths, a European Travel Commission (ETC) study found this week. According to the ETC’s latest report “Monitoring Sentiment for Domestic and Intra-European Trave – Wave 3”, less than

IATA: Air Cargo Demand Improving at a Slower Pace

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Air cargo demand continued to improve in October but at a slower pace compared to the previous month, according to global air freight market data released on Monday by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the trade body representing the majority of global airline companies. According to IATA, air cargo demand is still below previous […]

Diversifying Greek Tourism Product Key to Growth

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Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development Vicky Loizou stressed the importance of developing special interest products and presented the benefits of developing “silver tourism”, which bring added value to Greece, during the Greek Economic Summit organized by the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce. Loizou underlined the need to upgrade infrastructure in order

Intra-European Travel Interest Strong for 2021, Says ETC

By admin 27 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Europeans are still interested in traveling and appear to be planning trips in 2021 despite the resurgence in Covid-19 but more are postponing trips this year, according to a European Travel Commission (ETC) study released recently. More specifically, according to the second “Monitoring Sentiment for Domestic and Intra-European Travel: Wave 2” survey of nearly 6,000

Greece Lays Out Qualifications for Tour Leader Professionals

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In an effort to regulate the tour leader profession, the Greek Tourism Ministry announced that it was laying out specific terms and conditions under a draft decree. Among others, the updated law defines tour leader responsibilities, clarifies the scope of required education, introduces licensing (Certificate of Assistance to Legal Requirements), distinguishes between

New Tourist Guide School Opens in Rethymno, Crete

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Photo Source: @Municipality of Rethymno A new school for tourist guides opened this month in Rethymno, Crete, as part of the Tourism Ministry’s efforts to upgrade tourism training and education. Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas together with Deputy Infrastructure Minister Yiannis Kefalogiannis, and of Rethymno Mayor George Marinakis inaugurated the Rethymno Tourist

Greece a Top 5 Choice for 2020 H2 Intra-European Travel

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Greece ranks fourth among the Top 5 destination choices for Europeans seeking to travel in the next six months, according to a European Travel Commission (ETC) study released this week. More specifically, according to findings of the “Monitoring Sentiment for Domestic and Intra-European Travel – Wave 1” report – Greece is among the Top 5 destinations […]

More Super Yachts Sailing Greek Waters

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(archive photo) Greece is steadily evolving into a luxury destination, with all the more yachting lovers choosing to sail Greek waters. According to Bloomberg, Greece is among the countries attracting more super yachts this year despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. More specifically, according to tracking data complied by Bloomberg, 145 super yachts sailed Greek seas

Airlines Want to Restart Travel with Joint US – EU Covid-19 Tests

By admin 23 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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In an attempt to resume travel between Europe and the US, airline companies are calling on leaders to implement a common Covid-19 screening plan. In this direction, International Airlines Group (IAG) carriers, including British Airways – American Airlines, United Airlines and Lufthansa sent a letter this week to US and EU officials requesting that a […]

Covid-19 Travel Rules Must Be More Consistent, Says WTTC

By admin 17 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) on Friday called for more consistent travel rules and coronavirus (Covid-19) advice by European countries to counter confusion by travellers and holidaymakers. As underlined in an announcement by WTTC, those journeying to Europe for the first time since travel restrictions began to ease have faced a baffling array of […]