Photo Source: EKPIZO Greek consumer groups said this week that a recently announced voucher plan for travel in Greece at a later date instead of full refunds for trips canceled due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic defies national and EU regulation. In a letter this week to relevant ministries, Athens-based consumer groups EKPIZO and POMEK […]
International air passenger totals could drop by as many as 1.2 billion travelers by September 2020 due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to the latest projections from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). A specialized agency of the United Nations, ICAO was created in 1944 to promote the safe and orderly development of international
Photo source: WTTC The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has called for G20 tourism ministers to jointly commit with the private sector to four key principles to achieve a faster recovery for the Travel & Tourism sector out of the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. The WTTC’s proposal comes before the extraordinary tourism ministers meeting takes place on
The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels on Thursday announced that it will donate 1 million euros to support Greece’s healthcare system in its battle against the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. “Greek hoteliers have proven that they always know how to support during difficult times. So even now, during this unprecedented global situation, we are joining the effort for […]
Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos on Wednesday referred to necessary requirements for Greek hotels and seasonal resorts to open and operate following their temporary closure due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Underlining that he sees Greece’s hotel and resorts opening after May 31, Retsos posted on LinkedIn the actions that should be
The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, that has led to lockdowns Europe-wide, is now posing a serious risk to private sector employment and workers’ rights with a McKinsey report forecasting that 25 percent of the EU’s workforce – nearly 60 million people – are at risk of being laid off or suffering pay cuts. According to the […]
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sent a message of reassurance this week that post-coronavirus (Covid-19) travel will be possible as long as hygiene measures and social distancing are strictly adhered. In an interview with Portuguese weekly Expresso Sunday, von der Leyen referred to the decisive role of innovation and smart solutions that will enable
Quarantine measures, similar to those that were introduced to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) during the Easter holiday, are expected to apply for the upcoming May Day three-day weekend (May 1-3) in Greece. “We must not ruin on May 1 what we have gained all this time through hard work and sacrifice,” Government […]
Athens, Monastiraki. Photo credit: Region of Attica Greece was forecast to enter another record year for tourism in 2020 before coronavirus (Covid-19) struck, bringing global travel to a halt. According to data released this week by the Bank of Greece, in February, nearly one month before the coronavirus spread to Europe, travel receipts in Greece […]
Photo source: Prague Airport In efforts to get planes off the ground and people traveling, airline companies may soon be implementing mandatory mask-wearing on flights as a response to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Canada is the first country to do so requiring since Monday that all travelers by air cover their faces while flying and […]


















