Passengers will Not Return to the Skies Immediately after Covid-19, Says IATA

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IATA calls on governments to work with the airline industry on measures to boost the confidence of passengers in the face of an anticipated slow recovery in demand for air travel An immediate rebound for air travel from the catastrophic fall in passenger demand, due to the coronavirus (Covid-19), appears unlikely and a slow recovery […]

OAED: Greece to Create Job Schemes for Covid-19 Affected Workers in Tourism

By admin 22 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Greece’s Manpower Employment Organization (OAED) said this week that it would be supporting seasonal workers in tourism who will not be hired this year due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The decision comes in view of the fact that many Greek tourism enterprises are considering not opening this year impacted by the health crisis and […]

Greek Island Accommodation Facilities Face Hardest Covid-19 Test

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The largest percentage of businesses suspending operations due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak are accommodation facilities with those in the South Aegean Region having suffered the largest blow according to the Hellenic Statistical Service (ELSTAT). More specifically according to ELSAT data, facilities located in the South Aegean Region offering accommodation

Greece Examining Idea of ‘Health Passport’ to Save Tourism Season

By admin 21 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis on Tuesday said that if specific health protocols and common rules are in place throughout the EU, the tourism season can perhaps be partially saved this year from the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19). Speaking on SKAI TV, the minister referred to the so-called “health passports” that would give authorities […]

Covid-19: MEPs Call for EU Action Plan for Tourism

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The European Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee on Tuesday urged the Commission to come up with a European action plan to help the tourism sector overcome the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. In a debate with Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton, MEPs reiterated that the tourism sector needs more support in the ongoing Covid-19 crisis through specific […]

Greece was Among Top 2020 Travel Destinations for Austrians Before Covid-19

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Austria’s travel trade magazine T.A.I. (Tourist Austria International) reported that Greece was among the first outbound Mediterranean destinations of choice this summer for Austrians, before the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic made its appearance. Entitled “Gradual relaxation of Lockdown – Analysis of travel to the top 6 destinations”, the article cites data released by

UNWTO Calls on Govts to Bolster Tourism with Stronger Actions

By admin 21 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: @UNWTO Underlining the importance of the global travel and tourism sector as a leading employer and economic driver, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is once again urging governments to take stronger actions to support recovery after the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis subsides. “Nice words and gestures will not protect jobs or help the many millions

Sojern: Covid-19 Brings Last-minute Bookings Back into the Picture

By admin 21 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Greece and Switzerland appear to be on people’s minds despite the lockdowns at destinations worldwide due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to the latest data published by travel solutions provider Sojern. Based on April 20 travel intent feedback, Sojern analysts are looking at trends and patterns in consumer behaviour as European countries said they […]

Greece Seeks to Re-launch Golden Visa Program

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The Greek government is examining the re-launch of its golden visa program, which has been suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak, in an attempt to give the economy a much-needed boost after the health crisis subsides. “We are very interested in jump starting the real estate market and in this direction, we are immediately relaunching […]

Tour Operators Eyeing Greece as Top Destination in Med after Covid-19

By admin 17 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: Visit Greece Leading tour operators are considering Greece as the destination to direct – whenever travel begins again this year – all those that want to holiday in the Mediterranean, according to Greek Minister of Development and Investment, Adonis Georgiadis. Speaking during the Delphi Economic Forum’s online discussion “Covid-19: Businesses against the