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Phāea Resorts Receives TUI Care Foundation Global Hotel Award 2020

The Greek hospitality group Phāea Resorts has received the TUI Care Foundation Global Hotel Award 2020 for the outstanding quality and service delivered to TUI’s customers.

Posted On 26 Oct 2020

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AEGEAN Introduces its Hygiene Attendants for Safer Travel

Focusing on the safety of its passengers prior, during and after the flight, AEGEAN has introduced its Hygiene Attendants to travellers.

Posted On 26 Oct 2020

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Athens to Host CEST Environmental Science and Technology Conference in 2021

Athens, during September 1 - 4, 2021, will host the 17th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology (CEST2021).

Posted On 26 Oct 2020

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High-tech Companies Join Les Roches Crans-Montana Innovation Hub

The Innovation Hub at Les Roches Crans-Montana has welcomed its first incubation projects and embraced the digital expertise of six high-tech companies.

Posted On 26 Oct 2020

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Greece: Updated Travel Restrictions Announced by Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority

All announced travel restrictions for Greece have again been extended, as part of the government's efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Posted On 25 Oct 2020

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Hotels in Thessaloniki Consider Closing Until Covid-19 Begins to Subside

Thessaloniki Hotels Association President Andreas Mandrinos has painted a gloomy picture for the city's hotels, which are facing hard times due to Covid-19.

Posted On 23 Oct 2020

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New Tourist Guide School Opens in Rethymno, Crete

A new school for tourist guides has opened in Rethymno, Crete, as part of the Tourism Ministry’s efforts to upgrade tourism education.

Posted On 23 Oct 2020

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GNTO Presents the Way Greece Opened for Tourism Amidst Covid-19

The measures Greece implemented for the safe opening of tourism in summer 2020 were presented by the GNTO to the World Travel & Tourism Council's president and members.

Posted On 23 Oct 2020

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Lufthansa to Deploy 4 Airbus A350-900s to Frankfurt Hub

For the duration of the winter timetable, Lufthansa will be deploying four of the currently parked Airbus A350-900s to its hub in Frankfurt.

Posted On 23 Oct 2020

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Only Ferry Flights Allowed at Kastoria Airport

Restrictions have been announced for Kastoria Airport "Aristotelis", as part of Greece’s preventive measures to limit the further spread of Covid-19.

Posted On 23 Oct 2020

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Greece Looks to Extend Operation of ‘Quarantine Hotels’

The Greek Tourism Ministry submitted a legislative amendment in Parliament which foresees Greece's "quarantine hotels" extending their operation until late November.

Posted On 22 Oct 2020

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Commission Approves €450m Greek Covid-19 Support Scheme for Businesses

Tourism enterprises in Greece, impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, will be able to tap into a 450-million-euro Greek funding program approved by the the European Commission.

Posted On 22 Oct 2020

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GNTO Examines Opening Greek Tourism Bureau in Melbourne

In an attempt to reach out to the Australian market, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is examining the creation of bureau in Melbourne.

Posted On 22 Oct 2020

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MEPs Demand Visa-free Travel to US for All EU Citizens

MEPs have called for the 12-month suspension of the visa waiver for US nationals due to restrictions still imposed by the United States on four EU countries.

Posted On 22 Oct 2020

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Electric Bus Test Run Taking Place in Athens Center

A new public electric bus has begun its first test run through the center of Athens and is in service for passengers.

Posted On 22 Oct 2020

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‘Greece 2021’ Video for Anniversary of 1821 Revolution Goes Public

The “Greece 1821-2021” organizing committee has revealed a video dedicated to the 200th anniversary since the Greek War of Independence.

Posted On 22 Oct 2020

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Greece’s Small Accommodation Facilities Face Liquidity Troubles

Occupancy levels at Greece’s small accommodation facilities this year stood at only 25 percent, due to the impact of Covid-19 on tourism.

Posted On 21 Oct 2020

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Heathrow Airport Introduces Pre-flight Covid-19 Testing

London’s Heathrow Airport is now carrying out rapid one-hour Covid-19 tests before passengers board for travel.

Posted On 21 Oct 2020

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‘Elevate Greece’ Startup Platform Attracting Hundreds of Applications

Elevate Greece, the official platform for the Greek startup ecosystem, has already attracted almost 400 applications during the first six days of its operation.

Posted On 21 Oct 2020

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