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Canaves Oia Luxury Resorts: A Message from the Managing Director

Canaves Oia Luxury Resorts Managing Director Markos Chaidemenos urges Santorini's future guests to stay safe as "brighter days are about to come".

Μήνυμα από την CEO του ξενοδοχείου Varos Village στην Λήμνο

Η Διευθύνουσα Σύμβουλος του Varos Village Hotel & Residences, Λένα Λιάσκα, στέλνει ένα μήνυμα αισιοδοξίας σε φιλοξενούμενους, φίλους και συνεργάτες.

Greek PM Sets Target to Save 2020 Tourism Amid Covid-19 Crisis

The next day in tourism, after the coronavirus pandemic subsides, is high on the agenda of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Greek Chamber Proposes Vacation Coupon Plan to Stimulate Domestic Tourism

The Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry has proposed the launch of a holiday discount program for Greeks to stimulate domestic tourism after the Covid-19 crisis.

Greek Consumer Groups: Travel Vouchers Should be Optional

Consumer groups in Greece are calling for the implementation of EU regulations that foresee full refunds for travel plans that have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

GNTO and Greek Small Islands Network Discuss Covid-19 Crisis Action Plan

The main challenges created by the Covid-19 pandemic on Greece’s small islands were discussed between GNTO President Angela Gerekou and members of the Hellenic Small Islands Network.

Ski Centers in Greece Close for Rest of the Season

The Greek ski centers in Parnassos and in Pella will remain closed for the rest of the ski season, aiming to limit the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Pours $100m into Covid-19 Global Relief Effort

The Athens-based Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) will contribute with $100 million to global relief efforts aimed at addressing the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

TUI Signs €1.8bn German Bridging Loan to Cushion Effects of Covid-19

TUI AG has signed a state-aid bridging loan for 1.8 billion euros with the KfW, Germany’s state-owned development bank, to cushion the unprecedented effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

NJV Athens Plaza: Menu for Easter at Home

The NJV Athens Plaza hotel has prepared a unique Greek Orthodox Easter menu, with traditional recipes, for people to enjoy at home.

Greek Film Archive Presents Rare Movies Online

The Greek Film Archive this month is holding a number of online screenings from a selection of rare feature films.

«Μένουμε σπίτι, βγαίνουμε νικητές» – Η νέα καμπάνια της ΓΓΠΠ

Η ΓΓΠΠ ξεκίνησε μια νέα ενημερωτική καμπάνια στο πλαίσιο του συντονιστικού της ρόλου για την αντιμετώπιση της διασποράς του ιού COVID-19 στην Ελλάδα.

Covid-19: Commission Proposes EU Travel Ban Extension Until May 15

Τhe Commission has proposed to prolong the temporary restriction on non-essential travel to the EU until May 15 to reduce the risk of Covid-19 spreading further.

Covid-19: Greece Imposes Strict Rules for Easter Travel – €300 Fine for Violators

Greece has taken its Covid-19 social distancing measures one step further and announced strict rules to prevent travel to the countryside and islands for Easter.

Covid-19: Greek Tourism Businesses to Offer 18-month Vouchers Instead of Refunds

A provision is expected to soon pass in Greek Parliament that will allow tourism enterprises to issue 18-month vouchers to customers, instead of paying cash refunds, in efforts to mitigate the effects of Covid-19 cancellations.

EIU: World Economy to Shrink by 2.5% in 2020 due to Covid-19

The world’s economy is expected to shrink by 2.5 percent in 2020, hit by the coronavirus pandemic, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) estimates.

Greek Tourism Ministry Announces New 1572 Coronavirus Hotline

The Greek Tourism Ministry has announced a new hotline that will provide answers for Covid-19 concerns of consumers, tourists, businessmen and tourism workers.

IATA Chief: Quick Coordinated Action Key to Airlines’ Recovery

IATA CEO Alexandre de Juniac has underlined the challenges for the “next day” after the coronavirus, which includes adapting the airline industry to post-Covid-19 realities.

Athens’ Stanley Hotel Sets Example, Steps in as Shelter Under Greek Covid-19 Plan

The Stanley Hotel in Athens was temporarily being used by the Greek Civil Protection Ministry for incoming travelers to Greece to stay there for a period of 14 days for quarantine reasons.

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.