The Greek government may take additional measures to contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus in Greece, including rules on ferry travel, if deemed necessary and if the public shows signs that it is easing on the already announced quarantine measures. Greek government spokesman Stelios Petsas on Thursday told ERT that following the overcrowding of […]
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is calling upon governments of all countries to take immediate action to help ensure the survival of the travel and tourism sector following the global spread of the coronavirus pandemic. “Without Travel & Tourism, economies around the world face an existential threat,” WTTC President Gloria Guevara said in […]
The tourism industry stands to lose thousands of jobs in the aftermath of the coronavirus health crisis, which has taken the world by storm leaving behind 9,000 fatalities and the grim prospect of some 25 million lost employment positions, according to the International Labor Organization (ILO). “The services sector, tourism, travel and retail are especially […]
Loutraki Thermal Spa. Photo Source: Visit Greece The Hellenic Association of Municipalities with Thermal Springs is calling on Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis to include businesses running thermal springs and spa facilities in the government’s financial support program in view of Covid-19-related damage. “Greece’s thermal springs have been on the rise in recent years and
Thousands of travelers are likely to face disruption and inconvenience after the United States said it was suspending all routine visa services as part of precautionary measures against the spread of the coronavirus, the State Department said. The State Department spokeswoman did not clarify which or how many countries are halting services. In Greece, the […]
Limassol, Cyprus. Cyprus announced that it would no longer be accepting incoming flights as of Saturday (March 21) implementing a two-week travel ban while all accommodation facilities including hotels will close in efforts to contain the further spread of the coronavirus. Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos announced the decision after introducing stringent airport
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airlines for Europe (A4E) on Wednesday expressed dismay to the European Commission’s new guidelines on the application of the EU261 passenger rights regime. According to an announcement by both bodies, the new guidelines are “disappointing and unhelpful”, falling far short of the “simple and temporary alleviation”
The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has dedicated a special section on its website – visitgreece.gr – with information on the measures the Greek government is currently applying to limit the further spread of the coronavirus in Greece. Launched in English and in Greek, the organization’s special section also provides internet users with advice on […]
The Olympic Flame on Thursday began its long journey from Greece to Japan for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, following the Handover Ceremony that took place at the Kallimarmaron Panathinaic Stadium in Athens. The ceremony was held without spectators due to the measures currently implemented by the Greek government against the spread of Covid-19. The […]
Lufthansa Group is cutting 95 percent of capacity, temporarily parking 700 of its 763 aircraft, as a response to the coronavirus pandemic. “The longer this crisis lasts, the more likely it is that the future of aviation cannot be guaranteed without state aid,” Carsten Spohr, Chairman of the Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, said […]


















