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Piraeus Sailing Club Raises Funds for Greece’s Battle Against Covid-19

A virtual sailing championship event, organized by the Piraeus Sailing Club, managed to raise 8,000 euros to support Greece’s fight against Covid-19.

IATA Calls for Urgent Action for Civil Aviation to Operate Safely Between States

IATA has called on regulators to take urgent action to help civil aviation operate seamlessly and safely between states during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Skopelos Prepares for its Tourism Promotion after Covid-19

The Greek island of Skopelos has unveiled a new logo and brochure to promote a fresh concept of the island's tourism product.

Hilton Elevates Hygiene Practices from Check-in to Check-out

Hilton has launched its new "CleanStay" program that aims to deliver an industry-defining standard of cleanliness in all the Hilton properties around the world.

Airbnb Announces New Cleaning Protocol for Short-term Rentals

Airbnb has launched its Enhanced Cleaning Initiative, which includes the first overarching standardized protocol for cleaning and sanitization in the home-sharing industry.

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.

Micra Anglia Boutique Hotel: A Message to Friends and Partners in Greek Hospitality

The Micra Anglia Boutique Hotel & Spa on Andros has updated its protocols and practices to ensure the safety of its guests and staff, in order be completely ready once hotels reopen in Greece.

Survey: 47% of Greeks Will Go on Holiday in Summer 2020

Almost half of the Greeks will go on holiday this summer after the Covid-19 travel restrictions are lifted, an online survey conducted by the University Macedonia reveals.

The Telegraph: 14 Small Greek Islands to Visit after Lockdown

The Telegraph has highlighted 14 of Greece's least populated islands as ideal travel destinations for the summer of 2020, after the Covid-19 lockdown is lifted.

OECD Highlights Greece as Best Practice for Covid-19 Mobile App

Greece’s mobile service that grants permission to citizens for necessary movement during Covid-19 quarantine is highlighted by OECD as a best practice.

Thessaloniki Reopens Waterfront Area

Thessaloniki's waterfront area will reopen after remaining closed for almost a month due to measures applied to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Greece’s Olympios Zeus Hotel Launches New Website

The Olympios Zeus Hotel Bungalows in Pieria, central Macedonia, has launched its new website with updated information on its upgraded facilities and services.

Air France Group Repatriates More than 270,000 Passengers

Air France and Transavia have operated more than 1,800 flights from 132 airports, enabling the repatriation of more than 270,000 passengers since March 14.

GlobalData: Former Airbnb Hosts Turn to Long-term Rental Platforms

A growing number of Airbnb hosts around the world have deleted their Airbnb listings and turned to long-term leasing, says GlobalData.

Bild: Greece a Safe Destination for Summer Holidays

Greece is among the countries that German newspaper Bild proposes as "safe destinations" for summer holidays this year, despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

Emirates Steps Up Safety Measures for Passengers, Employees

Emirates is stepping up precautionary measures at the airport and on board to ensure the health and safety of its employees and customers.

Aldemar Resorts Shows its Support to Local Communities

Aldemar Resorts is standing by society during these difficult times and launched partnerships to support local communities through its CSR program "CARE".

Op-Ed: In ‘The Day After’, Hospitality is the Future

“Decisions taken now will shape the hospitality of tomorrow,” says Sommet Education CEO Benoît-Etienne Domenget, referring to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the industry.

TIME Magazine Looks at What Greece did Right in Covid-19 Fight

US weekly Time Magazine features Greece's effectiveness in handling the Covid-19 pandemic, as the country so far has managed to maintain low infection and death rates.

Covid-19: Marriott Looks to Take Hotel Cleanliness Standards to Next Level

Marriott International has launched a Global Cleanliness Council to tackle the realities of the Covid-19 pandemic at the hotel level and further advance the company’s efforts in this area.