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Covid-19 Throws Airline Industry into the Eye of the Storm

Global air travel is among the industries hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, according to recent data by OAG Aviation Worldwide.

Greek Think Tank: Covid-19 to Affect Six out of 10 SMEs

Six out of 10 small and medium-sized businesses may suffer the blow of the coronavirus health crisis as they watch their sales plummet, an Endeavor Greece study reveals.

IATA: Airlines will Need Emergency Aid Up to $200bn

Emergency aid of up to $200 billion is required for airlines due to the evaporation of air travel demand caused by Covid-19, says IATA.

ILO: Tourism & Hospitality Among Most Vulnerable to Covid-19

Jobs in the services sector, tourism, travel and retail are especially vulnerable to the coronavirus health crisis, according to the International Labor Organization (ILO).

Study: Thousands of Tourism Jobs at Risk in Greece due to Covid-19

The coronavirus outbreak is expected to have serious repercussions on Greece’s tourism industry, threatening thousands of jobs, according to the KEPE research center.

Covid-19 Costs Greek Hotels €522m in Losses

Cancellations up until now at Greek hotels, due to the coronavirus outbreak, are estimated to have cost 522 million euros in losses for the industry.

KEPE: Scenarios for Covid-19 Impact on Greek Economy

Greece’s Centre of Planning & Economic Research (KEPE) has presented three scenarios on the impact the coronavirus may have on the Greek economy.

CAPA: Most World Airlines Will Go Bankrupt By End of May

By the end of May 2020, most airlines in the world will be bankrupt due to the coronavirus pandemic, unless governments and the industry take action immediately, according to CAPA - Centre for Aviation.

Covid-19: Airline Alliances Expect ‘Ripple Effect’ in Industry

Oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance expect the impact of the coronavirus pandemic to have a ripple effect through the value chain that supports the airline industry and are requesting for governments to alleviate the unprecedented challenges.

AirDNA: Covid-19 Hits Short-term Rental Market

The first signs of Covid-19’s effect on the short-term rental market have emerged with thousands of cancelations worldwide, according to AirDNA.

IATA Warns Covid-19 Travel Bans Will Have Broad Repercussions

Government decisions restricting travel due to the coronavirus pandemic may lead to adverse economic repercussions, IATA warns.

Citigroup: Greek Tourism Industry Vulnerable Due to Covid-19

The Greek tourism industry may find itself exposed in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic scoring 38.2 out of 100 on Citigroup’s latest report.

ACI World: Covid-19 a Blow to Global Airport Traffic, Revenue

The coronavirus outbreak is set to drive international airport passenger traffic volume down in the first quarter of 2020, according to ACI World.

Greece’s Off-season Hotel Bookings Affected By Coronavirus Outbreak

Hotel bookings in Greece for stay during off-season months have been affected by concerns surrounding the spread of the coronavirus.

Coronavirus Threatens 2020 Int’l Tourist Arrivals

The UNWTO has revised its 2020 prospects and sees a decrease in international tourist arrivals and receipts this year due to the coronavirus outbreak.

IATA: Coronavirus May Cost Airlines $113bn in 2020 Revenue

The spread of Covid-19 to more than 80 countries may cost the airline industry up to 113 billion dollars, says IATA.

Airbnb to Share Rental Data with European Commission

Eurostat for the first time will have access to reliable data about short-term rental accommodation offered via platforms such as Airbnb.

Coronavirus Poses Big Challenge for Meetings and Events Industry, Says IAPCO

Government support and flexibility from the market are essential for PCOs to face the disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak, says IAPCO.

Athens Airport Sees Healthy Rise in Jan-Feb 2020 Traffic

Athens International Airport (AIA) achieved a 4.3 percent increase in incoming traffic during the first two months of 2020 to 2.8 million passengers.

Climate Change Expected to Take Toll on Greece’s Sandy Beaches

Many of Greece’s sandy beaches stand to disappear by 2050 together with beaches in Australia, Congo and Pakistan, according to a study by the European Commission's Joint Research Center.