More than half of all Greeks are ready to return to their “normal” lives once the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic subsides but have concerns about the future both in terms of health safety and job stability, according to a new study released this week by Athens-based firm Kapa Research. More specifically, 55 percent of those polled […]
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched its new #TogetherInTravel marketing campaign, which aims to stimulate the global travel and tourism community. The new campaign encourages travellers from around the world to share the hashtag #TogetherInTravel along with a video, simultaneously uniting everyone in solidarity at the same moment. It comprises three
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Sunday, April 19, celebrated 75 years since its foundation. “As we mark IATA’s 75th anniversary during these challenging times, we recommit ourselves to representing, leading, and serving the airline industry. We will get through this crisis together,” the association said on social media. IATA was founded in
Fireworks will be set off at the stroke of midnight on Holy Saturday, April 18, in seven parts of Athens center, as an alternative way to celebrate the Orthodox Easter in the Greek capital this year due to the strict measures taken to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). “Tonight, we all #menoumespiti (#stayhome) […]
Covid-19 has dramatically interrupted travel facilitation, openness – UNWTO Ninety-six percent of all worldwide destinations, as of 6 April, have introduced travel restrictions in response to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) said on Friday. Research carried out for a new UNWTO report shows that around 90 destinations
Churches in Greece this Easter will be closed to the public with services held inside only by clerics. Photo © GTP Greece on Thursday said it was tightening its social distancing measures during the Easter holiday and including hefty fines for violators, aiming to protect the public health from the coronavirus (Covid-19). From 9pm on […]
Press conference of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Charles Michel, President of the European Council, on the EU’s response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis © European Commission 2020 The European Commission said this week that work was being done on a set of guidelines that will ensure the smooth return […]
Photo Source: @WTTC The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) recently praised millions of people around the world from the travel & tourism sector for going the extra mile to lend crucial help to combat the global coronavirus pandemic. “We recognise their quiet heroism and phenomenal dedication through using their incredible people skills developed during […]
Greek Orthodox Easter this weekend will be held behind closed doors and at home in efforts to combat the spread of Covid-19 (coronavirus), Greek officials said. The Church of Greece and its ruling body, the Holy Synod, is backing the government decision announcing this week that churches will be closed to the public with services […]
Ursula von der Leyen, Source: EC – Audiovisual Service – European Union, 2020, Photographer: Etienne Ansotte European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen advised Europeans to wait before making travel plans and seniors to stay put until the end of the year due to the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. Speaking to German daily […]


















