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IRONMAN 70.3 Greece Sports Event Postponed Until 2021

The IRONMAN 70.3 Greece 2020 sports event has been postponed for next year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Greek Restaurant Owners to Shut Doors in Protest of Covid-19 Curfew

Restaurant owners across Greece say they will keep their businesses closed for a week in an act of protest against the government's Covid-19 restrictions.

Condor to Extend Services from Kalamata to Munich and Dusseldorf

Condor Airlines will extend its routes from Kalamata, Greece, to Munich and Dusseldorf in Germany, until November.

Xenia Tourism Expo Postponed for 2021

The Xenia 2020 tourism expo in Greece has been postponed for 2021 due to the extraordinary circumstances caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greece Supports #EUBeachCleanUp Campaign

Greece supports the European Commission’s #EUBeachCleanUp environmental campaign and will hold a beach cleanup event in Kavouri, south of Athens, in September.

‘Trust is the New Luxury in Tourism’ – Interview with Konstantinos Tzikopoulos, GM at Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort

Trust is the “new luxury” in tourism in the Covid-19 era, according to Konstantinos Tzikopoulos, the GM at the Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort in Halkidiki.

Crowne Plaza Athens Hotel Puts Safety First for Guests

The Crowne Plaza Athens City Center hotel will reopen its doors on September 1, with enhanced hygiene and cleaning procedures.

Metaxa Group’s Hotels Receive Safety and Quality Certifications

The hotels of the Metaxa Hospitality Group have been certified by leading international organizations for the safety standards and quality services they offer to guests.

Ethiopian Airlines Expands its Global Hub at Addis Ababa Int’l Airport

Ethiopian Airlines has successfully completed a new state-of-the-art passenger terminal at its hub in Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

Amalia Hotel Athens Ready to Reopen on August 28

The Amalia Hotel Athens will reopen its doors on August 28, to welcome travelers to the Greek capital.

Study: Tourists Ready to Travel, If Safety Measures Are in Place

The majority of travelers are ready to consider booking domestic and international trips, but only if safety measures are in place, a study by Travelport reveals. Released by Travelport, the study found that at all parts of the travel journey, it is deemed criti

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.

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.
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