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Travel in the post-Covid-19 Era – EU Guidelines

The European Commission has issued guidelines for member states on the progressive restoration of transport services and connectivity in the post-Covid-19 period.

Athens Municipality Offers its Venues as Stages for Concerts and Events

The Municipality of Athens will offer its venues to support culture and artists that have been severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Kallichoron Hotel on Astypalea Offering Free Stays to Covid-19 Medics

Astypalea's Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel is offering free accommodation to medical professionals working for Greece’s National Health System to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.

Kassaros Travel in Metsovo Getting Ready for 2020 Summer Season

Kassaros Travel is getting ready to launch a new program of activities for the 2020 summer season, which will be put into effect as soon as the Covid-19 travel restrictions are lifted.

Covid-19: Sunweb Group Freezes Prices for Already Booked Holidays

Sunweb Group is freezing its rates for holidays canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, guaranteeing travelers that the prices for identical travel plans will remain unchanged.

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.

KLM Launches ‘Holland at Home’ Video Series

KLM has launched a new video series on social media titled “Holland at Home”, aiming to offer a unique virtual travel experience to its future passengers.

HotelBrain Aims to Open All its Hotels for 2020 Greek Tourism Season

HotelBrain CEO Panos Paleologos is aiming to reopen all of the company's hotels in Greece for the 2020 tourism season but has concerns on the development of bookings.

Best Western Launches ‘We Care Clean’ Program for its Hotels

Best Western Hotels & Resorts has launched its “We Care Clean” program, with the aim to ensure a high level of cleaning standards and operational best practices amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Metaxa Hospitality Group Donates €30,000 for Covid-19 Testing on Crete

The Metaxa Hospitality Group has announced the donation of 30,000 euros to support the University of Crete's referral laboratory for Covid-19 testing.

Qatar Airways to Give Away 100,000 Tickets to Frontline Medics

Qatar Airways will give away 100,000 free tickets to frontline healthcare professionals to say “thank you” for their heroic work during the current Covid-19 pandemic.

Amorgos Shares Culinary Secrets with Future Travelers – Video

Aiming to interact with future travelers from around the world, the Municipality of Amorgos released a new gastronomy video revealing the secrets of the island’s traditional cheese pies.

Covid-19: Textile Company ‘Pennie’ Donates Masks to Greek Hospitals

Greek textile company Pennie has donated reusable masks to the doctors and nurses of four hospital units in Greece, aiming to support their efforts to curb the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greek Minister Aiming for July Tourism Opening to Lead to a ‘Strong’ August

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis is aiming for the opening of the Greek tourism season in July to boost the sector in August, the country's most strongest month of the season.

Greece Still Attractive for Tourism Investments Despite Covid-19, Say Experts

Greece remains an attractive option for investors seeking opportunities in tourism, despite the Covid-19 crisis, according to real estate experts.

Eurowings Invites Customers to Shape the Future of Air Travel – Competition

Eurowings has launched an innovation competition, inviting private and business travelers to join forces and shape the future of air travel.

Greece Extends Ban on Private Pleasure Boats Until May 18

Greece has extended its ban concerning the arrival of private pleasure boats in its ports, as part of efforts to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

European Commission Raises €7.4 Billion in Pledges to Fight Covid-19

The European Commission has raised 7.4 billion euros from donors worldwide, during the Coronavirus Global Response pledging event that began on May 4.

Greece’s Elafonissos Targets Experiential Travelers

Elafonissos has launched a new promotional campaign that has a focus on its natural heritage, in an aim to attract Greek and foreign experiential travelers.

Qatar Airways Aims to Rebuild Network to 80 Destinations by End of June

Qatar Airways will begin a phased approach to expand its network, initially to 52 destinations by the end of May and to 80 in June.