Cruise Industry to Lose Almost $20bn Due to Covid-19 Pandemic

By admin 30 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

Cruise line revenues practically disappeared since the Covid-19 pandemic hit in March, with all of the largest operators reporting double-digit sales drops. According to data presented by Stock Apps, the entire cruise industry is expected to lose $19.6 billion in revenue amid the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, a 71 percent plunge year-over-year. It is reminded […]

Covid-19: Countries in Europe Battle Second Wave with Restrictions, Lockdowns

By admin 4 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Countries in Europe, one by one are announcing harsher measures – including full lockdowns as in the case of Britain – in efforts to contain the second wave of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. European leaders are concerned that the spike in coronavirus cases will push health services across the continent to breaking point. In many […]

Jet2 Suspends Flights and Holidays to Greece Until 2021

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Photo source: Jet2.com UK leisure travel group Jet2 has suspended all flights and holidays to Crete and Rhodes in Greece until next year, following the British government’s decision to enter a full lockdown as of Thursday. Following a spike in coronavirus cases, the UK on November 5 will enter a lockdown with new regulations, including […]

UK’s STA Travel Ceases Trading Due to Covid-19 Pandemic

By admin 24 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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STA Travel, a UK-based student and youth travel company, last week ceased trading due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global travel industry. Established in 1971, STA Travel operated from 50 locations around the UK. According to media reports, its parent company Diethelm Keller Holding, based in Switzerland, filed for insolvency on August […]

Analysis: Controls, National Covid-19 Policies Affecting Airfares

By admin 6 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: ForwardKeys Flight restrictions, seat capacity, and government travel policies including Covid-19 testing and quarantine measures are affecting travel trends, according to the latest analysis by ForwardKeys. According to the findings, not all of Europe has the same attitude towards travel and airfares. Based on flight search data provided by Skyscanner

Greece in Top 5 Most Searched Quarantine-free Destinations for Brits

By admin 21 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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Greece is among the top five most searched for quarantine-free destinations for British travelers, according to data provided by ESTA, a US visa application assistance and processing firm. COVID-19 travel restrictions have put a hold on tourism activity for some time. However, according to ESTA, the UK government’s new quarantine-free destinations announcement means that