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IATA Tells Passengers Masks Save Lives

IATA is asking air travelers to be responsible and wear masks at all times during travel to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.

Lufthansa Group Restricts Exceptions from Compulsory Masks

The airlines of the Lufthansa Group are restricting the exceptions from the obligation to wear a mask onboard their flights.

Greece Expects Tourism Revenues to Reach €5bn in 2020

Greece’s tourism revenues will reach 5 billion euros in 2020, according to Government Spokesperson Stelios Petsas.

Greek Gov’t Mulls Tax Relief for Covid-hit Businesses

Greek business owners impacted by Covid-19 will have more time to pay off their tax obligations, said Alternate Finance Minister Theodoros Skylakakis.

UN Chief: Covid-19 Puts 100 Million Tourism Jobs at Risk

The coronavirus pandemic has put 100 million direct tourism jobs at risk, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres said.

MSC Cruises Postpones Restart of ‘Magnifica’ Sailings

MSC Cruises has postponed the restart of cruises with its Magnifica ship until September 26.

Greece to Receive €2.7bn in Financial Support from SURE Program

Greece is set to receive 2.7 billion euros in financial support from the European Union's SURE program that aims to protect employment amid the coronavirus pandemic.

IATA Releases Health Checklist to Help Airlines with Covid-19 Guidance

IATA has released an airline self-assessment health checklist to help airlines comply with Covid-19 guidance.

Athens Metro to Increase Frequency of Services as of August 31

Rail Transport Company STASY, as of August 31, will increase the frequency of services on Athens' metro lines 2 and 3, in efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.

UK’s STA Travel Ceases Trading Due to Covid-19 Pandemic

STA Travel, a UK-based youth travel company, has ceased trading due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global travel industry.

Sabre Extends Distribution Agreement with United Airlines

Sabre Corporation has extended its global distribution agreement with United Airlines to provide travel agents access to the airline's content globally through the Sabre travel marketplace.

Thessaloniki Fair Cancelation Due to Covid-19 Causes Stir

The cancelation of the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), due to Covid-19, has prompted the reaction of stakeholders.

ITB Asia 2020 Event Goes Virtual

Messe Berlin (Singapore), the organizer of ITB Asia 2020, has announced that the annual travel trade show will go virtual during October 21 – 23.

MSC Cruises Includes Greece in Restart Plans

MSC Cruises announced that it will soon resume cruises in the Mediterranean with Greek destinations included in its itineraries.

‘Chania, Always Pure’ Campaign Targets Greek and European Travelers – Video

Aiming to attract European and Greek travelers, the Chania Chamber has launched a new campaign that features the city as an ideal destination for safe holidays.

Works for New Golf Courses on Schedule at Costa Navarino

The development of two new golf courses at Costa Navarino in Messinia, stretching over 150 hectares at Navarino Hills, is progressing according to schedule.

Cavo Mare Villas Promises Safe and Luxury Holidays on Zakynthos

The ultra-luxury hospitality complex of Cavo Mare is open and welcoming guests to its safe nine luxury villas on the island of ​​Zakynthos.

Emirates’ A380 Restarts Flights to Five Destinations

Emirates has deployed its iconic A380 aircraft to the international destinations of Amsterdam, Cairo, London, Paris and Guangzhou.

Analysis: Controls, National Covid-19 Policies Affecting Airfares

Flight restrictions and government travel policies, including Covid-19 testing and quarantine measures, are affecting travel trends, according to an analysis by ForwardKeys.

Best of Aegean Islands’ Gastronomy Unveiled in New Video

A new video focusing on the rich gastronomy of the South Aegean islands was recently released to promote the Region as a top culinary tourism destination.