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Condor to Extend Services from Kalamata to Munich and Dusseldorf

Condor Airlines will extend its routes from Kalamata, Greece, to Munich and Dusseldorf in Germany, until November.

Greece Draws Up Strategy to Increase Bicycle Use

The Greek Environment and Energy Ministry has drawn up a strategy based on international best practices to increase the use of bicycles in the country.

Two New Cars Added to Athens’ Public Tram Network

Athens’ tram service will be enhanced with the addition of 25 new urban tram cars by 2021, two of which were recently delivered to the company’s Hellinikon depot.

Greece Unveils Face Masks Inspired by its Cultural Heritage

Greece’s Archaeological Resources Fund has launched a collection of textile face masks featuring prints and drawings inspired by the country’s rich cultural heritage.

CLIA Announces Ukko Metsola as New Director General for Europe

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has appointed Ukko Metsola as its new Director General for Europe.

Mycenae Site and Museum Reopen to the Public

The archaeological site of Mycenae has reopened to visitors after a recent wildfire charred the surrounding area.

Airports: Vanishing Traffic, Collapsing Revenues – Analysis

The global airport industry is confronted with vanishing traffic and collapsing revenues as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, an ACI World analysis reveals.

Air Ticketing Not Expected to Recover Until 2024, Says Study

Digital air ticketing transaction values are not expected to reach pre-Covid-19 levels before 2024, according to a new study from Juniper Research.

WTTC Launches Protocols for Safe Adventure Travel

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled its latest protocols that focus on measures to ensure the reopening of adventure tourism.

Costa Cruises Introduces Covid-19 Tests for All Guests On Board its Ships

In view of its restart, Costa Cruises has announced that it will perform Covid-19 swab tests to all guests before boarding.

Alitalia to Receive €199.45m for Damages Suffered Due to Covid-19

The European Commission has approved a 199.45 million euros Italian aid measure to Alitalia to compensate the airline for the damages suffered due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Lufthansa Group Pays €2.6 Billion in Ticket Refunds for First Half of the Year

The airlines in the Lufthansa Group have so far reimbursed around 2.6 billion euros to a total of 6 million customers for refund claims from the first half of the year.

Greece Strengthens Tourism Relations with Serbia

Greece's Parliament has ratified an agreement with Serbia which sees a stronger cooperation between the two countries in the field of tourism.

Covid-19: Greek Shipping Minister Says Safety at Sea Effective

Safety at sea has been effective thanks to the implementation of Covid-19 health protocols, according to Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis.

First-time Run for Thessaloniki Metro, Inspection of New Buses

Thessaloniki welcomed a metro test run and 18 new buses this week aimed at upgrading urban transport in Greece’s second largest city.

Tourism Minister: Greece Doing Best to Protect Visitors and Locals

Greece is doing everything in its power to ensure the safety of the traveling public and of residents, Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis told BBC Radio4.

Scotland Places Greece on Covid-19 Quarantine List

Starting from Thursday, September 3, travelers arriving to Scotland from Greece will be required to quarantine for 14 days.

Greek Conference Organizers Say Covid-19 Measures an ‘Obstacle‘

Greece’s meetings and events organizers are concerned that constantly changing measures to address the coronavirus pandemic will further impact the sector.

Athens Capital Hotel: First MGallery Property in Greece Opens

The Athens Capital Hotel – MGallery has officially opened its doors, bringing the upscale style of the Accor brand to Syntagma Square in the center of the Greek capital.

Korean Air Extends Multi-year Content Agreement with Travelport

Travelport will continue to provide Korean Air’s content and inventory to more than 68,000 Travelport-connected agencies around the world.