The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that its 76th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on November 24, as a virtual event, hosted by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines from Amsterdam. All member airlines, invited industry partners/stakeholders and media will be able to participate virtually in the 2020 AGM. IATA also announced that […]
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) recently launched the Tourism Recovery Tracker, aiming to support global tourism as growing numbers of countries around the world ease travel restrictions that were taken due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The new tool compiles all the relevant tourism data in one place, giving governments and the private businesses the
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has called on the Greeks to be vigilant and respect the current health and safety measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), as confirmed cases continue to rise in the country. “As the threat to public health flares up again, I invite you to […]
Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis on Wednesday exchanged views on tourism in Covid-19 times with industry representatives during a webinar held by the European Travel Agents & Tour Operators Association (ECTAA). Titled Tourism of Tomorrow, the webinar focused specifically on the case of Greece and the impact the
Photo source: Prague Airport All travelers entering Greece from the Czech Republic from Monday, September 28, will be obliged to present a negative molecular test result (PCR) for coronavirus (Covid-19) upon arrival to the country, according to a new aviation directive (NOTAM) announced by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Thursday. The directive, which […]
The Greek government has revised regulations to the law on refund claims regarding bookings of airlines, ferries, yachts, hotels and travel packages that were canceled due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. More specifically, amendments were made to Greek law ΠΝΠ13.04.2020/2020 which contains measures to address the continuing consequences caused by Covid-19. These
Photo source: @MargSchinas In an effort to address and effectively manage the ongoing migrant crisis in Europe, the European Commission tabled this week a new proposal aimed at involving all EU member states in the responsibility. The so-called a new pact on migration and asylum comes five years after the refugee crisis began with Greece […]
Photo source: Thessaloniki Port Authority Thessaloniki Helexpo Forum reveals developments for major infrastructure projects in Thessaloniki Major infrastructure works are underway in Thessaloniki, which are expected to contribute to the development of the northern port city as a trade and logistics hub, as well as a significant tourism destination in Southeastern Europe.
Photo Source: @European Commission Europe’s Transport and Tourism Committee is calling on the EU Commission to take immediate and unified action to save the sector and some 22 million jobs which are at risk due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. European Parliament Task Force members met on Wednesday, and urged the Committee to formulate a […]
Airbnb notified real estate owners in Greece renting out their properties short term that 2018-2019 information would be sent to the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) for taxation purposes. The announcement comes after the home-sharing company said it would be launching a new “City Portal” allowing local governments to closely monitor listings. The company

















