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Covid-19: KLM Sends Encouraging Message Through Video

"A virus cannot crush our blue hearts," says KLM in a video it has released on social media, looking to send a message of encouragement to the world amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

Posted On 15 Apr 2020

, By Nikos Krinis

Greek Hotel Chamber Proposes Measures for Life After Covid-19

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels has proposed a series of measures for the country's hotels to stay afloat during the Covid-19 post-pandemic period.

Posted On 14 Apr 2020

, By Nikos Krinis

Covid-19: Greece Covers Canceled Bookings with Vouchers Instead of Refunds

Greek airlines, ferries and tourism enterprises are allowed to reimburse customers with 18-month vouchers for canceled bookings due to Covid-19, instead of cash refunds.

Posted On 14 Apr 2020

, By Nikos Krinis

Covid-19: Greek Hotels Send Out SOS Call

The total estimated loss in turnover for Greece's hotels in 2020, due to Covid-19, has been estimated at some 4.5 billion euros, the latest report of ITEP reveals.

Posted On 13 Apr 2020

, By Nikos Krinis

SETE: 10 Steps for Greek Tourism to Restart

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has presented 10 targeted actions that are needed to restart and support the country's tourism sector after the Covid-19 crisis.

Posted On 10 Apr 2020

, By Nikos Krinis

SETE Reviews Situation in Greek Tourism Amidst Covid-19

SETE President Yiannis Retsos reviews the impact of Covid-19 on Greek tourism and refers to ways the sector could try to bounce back from the setbacks caused by the pandemic.

Posted On 07 Apr 2020

, By Nikos Krinis

Greece Looking at Domestic Tourism to Jumpstart Sector After Covid-19

Greece will show extra attention to domestic tourism this year in an effort to salvage the 2020 season, which is up against the Covid-19 challenge.

Posted On 06 Apr 2020

, By Nikos Krinis

Travelport: Covid-19 Info Hub for Travel Businesses

Travelport has launched an informative microsite that features ongoing updates and data to help travel businesses through the difficult period caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Posted On 06 Apr 2020

, By Nikos Krinis

Travel Agents: IATA Flexible on BSP Payments but Picks Vouchers Over Refunds

IATA’s CEO explains to travel agents the association's “flexible approach” to BSP payments, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and informs that it considers travel vouchers as "the best answer" instead of ticket refunds.

Posted On 03 Apr 2020

, By Nikos Krinis

Greece Invites the World to Keep in Touch… from Home

Greece is sending out a message to the world: to stay home - due to the current Covid-19 developments - but at the same time to stay in touch through its new online platform "Greece From Home".

Posted On 02 Apr 2020

, By Nikos Krinis

Covid-19: Travel Agents Request Extension to BSP Payments and Solution to Refunds

Travel sector bodies have requested for IATA to extend the deadline of BSP payments due to decreases in the cash flows of travel agencies.

Posted On 30 Mar 2020

, By Nikos Krinis

Greece Stops Flights from The Netherlands, Imposes Restrictions on Travel from Germany

Greece is temporarily banning all passenger flights arriving from The Netherlands, as well as flights coming from Germany to any Greek destination but Athens.

Posted On 28 Mar 2020

, By Nikos Krinis

#WeAreTogether: INOMO Brings Tourism Professionals Together – Live Talks on Instagram

INOMO, a Greek company specializing in design solutions for 5-star hotels, is bringing the tourism industry together through its #WeAreTogether initiative.

Posted On 27 Mar 2020

, By Nikos Krinis

Qatar Airways Continues to Operate Weekly Flights to Athens

Qatar Airways has informed that it continues to operate four weekly flights to Athens in its effort to help get people home to their loved ones.

Posted On 26 Mar 2020

, By Nikos Krinis

Government Secures Return of Stranded Greeks

The Greek government has launched a repatriation operation to ensure that Greeks stranded abroad, due to travel restrictions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, can get back home.

Posted On 23 Mar 2020

, By Nikos Krinis

Covid-19: Greece Goes into Lockdown

Greece will impose a countrywide lockdown from Monday, March 23, to combat the coronavirus, barring people from moving for "unnecessary reasons".

Posted On 22 Mar 2020

, By Nikos Krinis

Greece’s Tourism Businesses, Workers Benefit from Covid-19 Support Measures

A number of Greek tourism-related businesses and their workers, impacted by the coronavirus outbreak, will enjoy the latest support measures announced by the Greek government.

Posted On 20 Mar 2020

, By Nikos Krinis

Over 185,000 Passenger Flights Cancelled Since Late January

Over 185,000 passenger flights have been cancelled since the end of January in response to government travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to IATA.

Posted On 17 Mar 2020

, By Nikos Krinis

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Photo source: @PrimeministerGR

Stay Home and Close the Door to the Coronavirus, Says Greek PM

Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is urging everyone in the country to "stay at home" to avoid getting seriously ill from the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Posted On 14 Mar 2020

, By Nikos Krinis