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ECTAA: Concrete Actions Only Way for Tourism Value Chain to Continue

The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA) is asking for concrete actions so that the tourism value chain can continue to operate after Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.

A Collection of Greek Legislation and Regulations Concerning Covid-19 and Tourism

GTP Headlines provides a collection of some of the most important Covid-19 measures taken in Greece, which have been formally adopted by legislative acts in the Hellenic Parliament.

Covid-19: European Tourism Federations Call for EU Health Protocol to Restart Travel

The tourism federations of the private sectors of Germany, Greece, Italy and Norway have called for an EU health protocol for the entire travel and tourism value-added chain.

Coronavirus: Emirates Ramps Up Ticket Refund Capability

Emirates has ramped up its capability to process refunds, reaffirming its commitment to customers and travel trade partners impacted by disruptions due to Covid-19.

Greek Minister: EU Strategy Needed for Tourism Comeback after Covid-19

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis has called for a common EU strategy in order for tourism demand to rise and the industry to restart.

EU Ministers Seek Ways to Get Tourism Back on Track

EU tourism ministers, via video conference, exchanged best practices and identified ways to enhance the support to the sector, which has been badly hit by the Covid-19 crisis.

Covid-19: Προτάσεις ΠΟΞ και ΞΕΕ για τη στήριξη των ξενοδοχειακών επιχειρήσεων

Η ΠΟΞ και το ΞΕΕ απέστειλαν προτάσεις για τη στήριξη των ξενοδοχείων που πλήττονται από το Covid-19, στα υπουργεία Οικονομικών, Εργασίας και Κοινωνικών Υποθέσεων, Ανάπτυξης και Επενδ...

Cronwell Hotels Offers Free Holidays to Greek Healthcare Professionals

Cronwell Hotels & Resorts will offer Greek healthcare professionals free stay at its three resorts in Greece, once the Covid-19 crisis subsides.

Covid-19: MEPs Call for EU Action Plan for Tourism

The European Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee has urged the Commission to come up with a European action plan to help the tourism sector overcome the Covid-19 crisis.

BlueVillas CEO: An Invitation to Honest Local Partnerships

While referring to the way travel operators, OTAs and agencies are handling the Covid-19 crisis, Blue Villas CEO Christos Gkekas extends an invitation to honest local partnerships.

Emirates Updates Covid-19 Travel Waiver Policies

Emirates has updated its COVID-19 travel waiver policies into one simplified approach for rebooking and refunds on tickets issued in all its global markets.

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.

Europe Chief Advises Against Travel, Urges Seniors to Stay Home until Year End

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen advised Europeans to wait before making travel plans and seniors to stay put until the end of the year.

Celestyal Cruises Extends Suspension of Operations to June 29

Celestyal Cruises, which offers cruises to the Greek Islands and the Mediterranean, has extended the suspension of its operations to June 29.

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.

Covid-19: Germany Suspends Refund Obligation of Airlines for Canceled Flights

The so-called "Corona-Cabinet" of the German Federal Government has decided to temporarily suspend the reimbursement obligation for flights canceled due to a Covid-19 pandemic.

Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines Make All Fare Types Rebookable

Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines are changing their ticket fare structure, aiming to create even more flexibility for their customers.

Lufthansa Group Extends Returnee Flight Schedule Until May 3

Lufthansa is extending its returnee flight schedule until May 3, due to the continuing travel restrictions.

IATA: Covid-19 Travel Bans a Threat to Airline Cash Reserves

Airlines may burn through $61 billion of their cash reserves during the second quarter ending 30 June 2020, if governments do not step in with aid, says IATA.

IATA Sees Losses Rising for Europe’s Airlines – Data on Greece

Europe’s airlines stand to lose over 76 billion dollars in revenues in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, IATA says and calls on governments to take immediate action.