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ICAO and WHO Strengthen Public Health Emergency Partnership for International Travel

ICAO and WHO have heightened their public health emergency partnership for international travel, both in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic and other potential emergencies.

EU Sets New European Agenda for Tourism

A new European Agenda for Tourism includes a series of proposals to help member states and stakeholders make the tourism sector more sustainable, resilient and digitalised by 2030.

Interview – George Grafakos: ‘2022 Best Year Ever for Aqua Vista Hotels’

George Grafakos, CEO of Aqua Vista Hotels, informs us on the company’s success in 2022, a year which turned out to be the best for turnover and occupancy of all hotels under its portfolio.

Korean Air to Resume Flights to Rome and Barcelona in September

Korean Air will resume its routes to Rome and Barcelona as of September after being suspended in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Lampsa Hotels is 3rd Most Attractive Employer in Greece for 2022

Lampsa Hellenic Hotels SA ranks third among the most attractive employers in Greece for 2022, according to a survey by Randstad Employer Brand.

Passenger Traffic at Athens Airport Reaches 90% of 2019 Levels

Air traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) is on a path of recovery, with the number of flights gradually increasing.

Airbnb: Property Owners Become Hosts to ‘Make Ends Meet’

Forty percent of property owners with listings on Airbnb are using the income earned through hosting to “make ends meet”, according to a survey by the online platform.

Europe Expecting 600% Rise in American Travelers, Athens a Top Choice

American travelers have a soft spot for Europe this year and Athens is among the top 10 choices for their summer holidays, according to a report by Allianz Partners.

WTM London 2021: Travel Professionals Prepare for Largest Industry Gathering Since Pandemic Began

Thousands of travel and tourism professionals from more than 140 countries will visit WTM London for the largest industry gathering since the Covid-19 pandemic began.

Op-Ed: ‘A New Era of Tourism’ – Harry Theoharis

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis shares his vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Op-Ed: ‘Paradigm Shift, a Priority to Make Tourism Thrive in the Coming Decade’ – Vicky Loizou

Vicky Loizou, the Greek Secretary General for Tourism Policy & Development, shares her vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Op-Ed: ‘Our Biggest Threat Would Be Our Own Failure to Act’ – Kostas Bakoyannis

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis shares his vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Op-Ed: ‘The Pandemic Crisis Brought Radical Changes to the Tourism Field’ – Konstantinos Zervas

Thessaloniki Mayor Konstantinos Zervas shares his vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Op-Ed: ‘Covid Acted as an Accelerator of Change for Tourism’ – Angela Gerekou

Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou shares her vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Op-Ed: ‘The Pandemic Leaves Behind Damages But Also Creates Opportunities for Tourism’ – Dimitris Fragakis

Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis shares his vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Op-Ed: ‘Greece is a Strong Brand Asset Among Travelers’ – Yiannis Retsos

Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos shares his vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Op-Ed: ‘Tourism will Rebound!’ – Alexandros Vassilikos

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President Alexandros Vassilikos shares his vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Op-Ed: ‘We All Must Highlight Greece as a Leading Force in Global Tourism’ – Grigoris Tasios

Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios shares his vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Op-Ed: ‘The Strongest Message that Needs to be Sent Out is that Greece is a Safe destination’ – Aris Marinis

Aris Marinis, the president of the General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET), shares his vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Op-Ed: ‘Pandemic… Consequences, Opportunities, Actions’ – Nicholas Kelaiditis

Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA) President Nicholas Kelaiditis shares his vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic.