Ministry: Greek Hotels that Remain Open to Host Medical Personnel, Armed Forces, etc.

By admin 27 Μαρτίου 2020 No comment

The Greek Tourism Ministry on Thursday announced 268 hotels in Greece that have been allowed to remain open to cover specific accommodation needs, such as hosting medical personnel, during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The hotels in question are excluded from a government decision that has temporarily sealed the country’s year-round hotels in order to limit […]

Airport Slots: EU to Suspend ‘Use it or Lose it’ Rule for Airlines

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The European Parliament on Thursday approved the European Commission’s proposal to temporarily suspend EU rules on airport slots due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. “This will stop air carriers from operating empty flights (the so-called ‘ghost flights’) during the pandemic,” an announcement by the Parliament said. The temporary suspension means that airlines are

IATA Sees Losses Rising for Europe’s Airlines – Data on Greece

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Photo Source: IATA Europe’s airline companies stand to lose more than 76 billion dollars in revenues in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The association estimates that the Covid-19 health crisis will result in a sharp 46 percent decline of in passenger demand against 2019 levels, and […]

WHO Urges World Leaders to Take Stronger Actions Against Covid-19

By admin 26 Μαρτίου 2020 No comment

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on governments worldwide to use time wisely and take aggressive measures to contain as much a possible the further spread of the coronavirus. “By asking people to stay home and by banning travel, we are buying time and reducing the pressure on health systems. These measures alone will […]

Halkidiki’s Aristotle Municipality Unveils New Logo

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The Municipality of Aristotle, located in Halkidiki, central Macedonia, has unveiled its new logo which is part of a broader marketing plan to promote tourism in the area once the world overcomes the COVID-19 health crisis. The Aristotle Municipality is located at the foot of three mountains that are part of the Natura 2000 network of protected

Poll: Coronavirus Repercussions on Economy Worry Greeks

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Athens, Syntagma square. Photo: Visit Greece / H. Kakarouhas The majority of Greeks expect the repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic together with Turkey’s aggressive policies to negatively impact business activity in Greece, creating a climate of pessimism for the immediate future, according to a study released this week by the Athens Chamber of Commerce and […]

Greece Sets Up Working Group to Prepare for Next Day in Tourism

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Greece is setting up a special committee to oversee the national tourism strategy for the 2021-2030 period, according to a tourism ministry decision posted on the Diavgeia website. Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis will preside over the working group, which will consist of deputy minister responsible for the coordination of the Government work Akis Skertsos, Greek […]

Hellinikon Project One Step Closer to Materialization

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The Hellinikon project. Photo Source: https://thehellinikon.com The multi-billion Hellinikon project to go up at Athens’ former airport in the southern suburbs, is moving one step closer to realization after Greece’s Central Archaeological Council (KAS) approved the demolition of 900 buildings on the premises. The KAS designated 13 buildings, including three chapels, as

WTTC: 75 Million Jobs in Travel & Tourism are at Risk

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Up to 75 million jobs are at immediate risk in global Travel & Tourism due to the coronavirus pandemic, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) said on Wednesday. The alarming figure, based on research from WTTC, shows a punishing Travel & Tourism GDP loss to the world economy of up to US$2.1 trillion in 2020. […]

EU Commission Urges Vacationers to Accept Vouchers for Future Travel

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Photo Source: https://ec.europa.eu In an attempt to offset the potential losses for travel agents and operators resulting from mass cancelations due to the coronavirus health crisis, the European Commission is encouraging customers to opt for vouchers instead of refunds and consider traveling at a later date. According to the updated European consumer protection