#mycityviewchallenge aims to create a “virtual” digital album of cities “from inside – out” as witnessed temporarily by its residents, as they stay home as a precaution against the Covid-19 pandemic. Athens International Airport (AIA) is inviting all to join its #mycityviewchallenge launched on social media to create a “virtual” digital album of cities “from […]
Emirates’ Elenium health screening kiosk. Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has partnered with Australian company Elenium Automation to trial new technology which allows self-service devices at airports to be used to help identify travelers with medical conditions, potentially including the early stages of COVID-19. Etihad will be the first airline to trial
The Greek government has agreed on conditions to allow cruise ships to carry out short-term berthing at Greek ports under strict safety rules. In collaboration with the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the Greek shipping ministry has allowed the provision of food supplies, water and fuel, as well as the safe disposal of waste based on […]
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announced this week that it has introduced a digital resource platform, following the recent launch of its #TravelTomorrow campaign and the creation of the Global Tourism Crisis Committee, which assesses recommendations for the sector’s speedy recovery after the Covid-19 health crisis. The UNWTO’s platform is aimed at offering
Epirus Palace Congress & Spa The Epirus Palace Congress & Spa, located in the region of Epirus, recently donated medical supplies to the University Hospital of Ioannina, aiming this way to assist in Greece’s effort to combat COVID-19. “Epirus Palace is aware of the difficulties that Greece is confronted with and recognizes the challenges that the Ioannina
Photo Source: @OPANDA The Municipality of Athens is offering internet users the chance to enjoy a wide selection of cultural programs and shows online – right from the comfort of their home. “This is a difficult time for all of us,” Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis said in an announcement, referring to the coronavirus pandemic. “We wish […]
East Med Yacht Show 2019 The Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association has decided to postpone the East Med Yacht Show 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The event was originally scheduled to take place in Piraeus during May 8-11. According to an announcement by the association and the event’s organizing committee, the health and safety […]
Photo Source: Lufthansa Group Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines – airlines of the Lufthansa Group – are changing their ticket fare structure, aiming to create even more flexibility for their customers during the Covid-19 pandemic. With immediate effect, all fares and ticket prices can be rebooked – including, for example, the Zero Bag fare without […]
The Greek government on Thursday imposed a ban on swimming, underwater fishing and the use of private marine recreational facilities, as part of safety measures to avoid the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). The ban was announced by the Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy following a a joint ministerial decision. The ban […]
Chios island, Greece The Chios Tourism Organization (CTO) is calling on the government to implement a series of measures in an attempt to restore the island’s reputation after being impacted by the refugee crisis and now by the coronavirus outbreak. In a letter to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and to all relevant ministries, the […]


















