Microsoft to Introduce Ancient Olympia to the World Through a New App

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Ancient Olympia, Greece. Photo © Ministry of Culture Ancient Olympia, one of Greece’s most popular archaeological sites, will be introduced to people around the world via a new app to be designed and sponsored by Microsoft. Greece’s Central Archaeological Council (KAS) recently approved the project for the development of a digital application that will offer […]

Costa Navarino: A Message from TEMES Managing Director

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Dear friends, In this extraordinary situation, our thoughts are with everyone affected across the world and we are full of gratitude for all those who are working tirelessly to help us overcome this challenge. For all of us at Costa Navarino, the health and safety of our associates, our guests and everyone at the surrounding […]

Kos: Hippocrates’ Home Honors Frontline Health Professionals – Video

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The Greek island of Kos, the birthplace of Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, has dedicated a short video to Greece’s frontline health professionals that are managing the coronavirus health crisis. “Doctors, medical staff, students and healthcare professionals, even retired doctors, are fighting a battle throughout the globe, with self-denial and bravery, in order to

Lufthansa Extends Repatriation Flight Schedule, Adds Athens-Frankfurt Route

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Photo Source: Lufthansa Group Lufthansa has announced the extension of its repatriation flight schedule until May 31 and the addition of new destinations, including Athens, Greece, to its program. Originally, the already greatly reduced flight schedule was valid until May 17, but the airline group decided to extend it due to the continuing COVID-19 national […]

Piraeus Sailing Club Raises Funds for Greece’s Battle Against Covid-19

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Over 100 sailors from Greece and abroad recently participated in a virtual sailing championship organized by the Piraeus Sailing Club to support Greece’s fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. The idea for the virtual sailing event – named Thalassa Boroume (Sea, we can) – kicked off at the beginning of the Holy Week in Greece and […]

Hilton Elevates Hygiene Practices from Check-in to Check-out

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Hilton Hotel, Washington, DC. Photo by Will Newton Hilton has launched its new CleanStay program that aims to deliver an industry-defining standard of cleanliness and disinfection in Hilton properties around the world. In a first for the hospitality business, Hilton will collaborate with RB, maker of Lysol and Dettol, and consult with Mayo Clinic to […]

IATA Calls for Urgent Action for Civil Aviation to Operate Safely Between States

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Photo Source: @IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on regulators to take urgent action to help civil aviation operate seamlessly and safely between states during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to help facilitate the restart when the virus is contained. Specifically, IATA ηασ asked states to take the following immediate steps: […]

Skopelos Prepares for its Tourism Promotion after Covid-19

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Skopelos island, Greece The Greek island of Skopelos has made the first steps towards the relaunch of its tourism product, once lockdown measures are lifted and the coronavirus pandemic subsides. After carefully processing thousands of reviews of visitors, the municipality’s tourism committee has prepared a multi-page analysis and developed a new logo, a slogan and a

Airbnb Announces New Cleaning Protocol for Short-term Rentals

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Photo Source: Airbnb Airbnb has launched its Enhanced Cleaning Initiative, which includes the first overarching standardized protocol for cleaning and sanitization in the home-sharing industry. “As governments handle the health crisis and begin to review restrictions in advance of reopening their communities for travel, at Airbnb we are working hard to support our

Coronavirus: Emirates Ramps Up Ticket Refund Capability

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Emirates has ramped up its capability to process refunds, reaffirming its commitment to customers and travel trade partners impacted by travel disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. With nearly half a million refund requests pending to manage, the airline said it has taken proactive steps to restructure its backend procedures and boost resourcing to accelerate […]