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Coordination Actions Needed to Restart Cruise and Yachting in Greece

The suspension of all cruise activity for two months, due to Covid-19-related restrictions, is expected to lead to 78 million euros in lost revenue for Greece, says the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Grimaldi and Minoan Lines Stand By Greek Healthcare System

The Grimaldi Group and Minoan Lines are donating a total of 115,000 euros to support Greece’s healthcare system for the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

Covid-19: New Rules for Ferry Travel in Greece

Safety rules and standards for coastal shipping vessels in Greece, to be applied after the temporary Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, were recently made public.

Minoan Lines: Special Ticket Discount for Greece’s ICU Medical Staff

In an act of solidarity and gratitude, Minoan Lines announced that it is offering a special ticket discount to the ICU medical staff of Greece’s 13 Covid-19 referral hospitals.

Athens Parks Reopen to the Public

Parks in Athens and the wider Attica region have reopened to the public, following the Greek government’s decision to ease the nationwide lockdown.

Study: Greek Tourism Businesses Should Focus on Health Safety

Destinations with effective health systems and enforcing stringent hygiene regulations will win over future travelers after the Covid-19 pandemic, says a new study by the OpenTourism group and the University of Piraeus.

BoG Final 2019 Data: Travel Receipts in Greece Up by €2bn

Travel receipts in Greece last year increased by 13 percent to 18.17 billion euros, according to final data for 2019 released by the country's central bank.

Greece’s East Med Yacht Show 2020 Postponed

The East Med Yacht Show 2020, a prime yachting event scheduled to take place in Piraeus during May, has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Covid-19: Major Drop in Passenger Traffic for Greek Ferries

Passenger traffic on Greece's coastal shipping transport services significantly decreased by 76.25 percent between March 16-22.

Cruise Industry Reacts to US ‘Advice’ Against Travel

The State Department has advised US nationals against traveling on cruise ships, warning that they presented a higher risk of coronavirus infection.

Seajets Launches Two New Routes to Serve More Destinations

Seajets has launched two new routes from the ports of Lavrio and Piraeus that serve a total of seven Greek destinations.

MSC Opera Continues Cruise Itinerary to Corfu after Coronavirus Incident

An MSC Cruises liner on Wednesday was given the green light by Greek authorities to sail to Corfu after a Covid-19 incident forced passengers to remain temporarily quarantined.

Minoan Lines Christens New Kydon Palace Ferry

Minoan Lines christened its new cruise ferry, Kydon Palace, at the port of Souda in Chania, Crete.

Posidonia 2020 to Focus on Environmental Policies and Impact

The implementation of environmental policies and their impact will be at the center of the Posidonia 2020 maritime event, which will take place in Athens during June 1-5.

Vernicos Yachts Marks 45 Years with Call for Marine Tourism Development

Vernicos Yachts recently celebrated 45 years of activity with the company's president, George Vernicos, calling for actions that must be taken for Greece to maintain its leading role in marine tourism.

Greece Sees 60% – 70% Cancellations by Chinese Travelers

The number of Chinese travelers that have cancelled trips to Greece due to the coronavirus outbreak has already reached 60 to 70 percent.

Micra Anglia… Where the Aristocratic Romance of Andros Revives

When travelers meet her, she immediately becomes their favorite! Visit Andros the “Micra Anglia Boutique Hotel & Spa” way…

Athens Gate Hotel Appoints Christos Tsiarkas as General Manager

Christos Tsiarkas has been appointed as the new general manager of The Athens Gate Hotel in the center of the Greek capital.

‘Let’s Tour’ Appoints Stylianos Bekyras as New Head of Business Development

Let’s Tour, the travel division of the Gelasakis Group of Companies, has appointed Stylianos Bekyras as its new head of business development.

Greek Shipping Ministry Approves Routes for Two Ferry Operators

The Greek Shipping Ministry has given the green light to two coastal ferry companies to operate certain routes to the Greek islands.