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SETE Proposes Hotel Cancellation Fee Waivers in View of Covid-19

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) is proposing a flexible cancellation policy for hotels in efforts to limit the impact from the coronavirus outbreak.

Report: Greece 2020 Tourism Resilient but Still Faced with Coronavirus and Refugee Crisis

Entering the third month of 2020 and a key pre-booking period for the summer ahead, Greece is faced with the refugee crisis and the coronavirus outbreak.

IATA Calls for Suspension of Slot Use Rules, Cites Covid-19 Impact

Due to exceptional circumstances created by the coronavirus outbreak, IATA is requesting that airport slot regulations be suspended for the entire running year.

Greece Controls Borders in Efforts to Delay Coronavirus Spread into EU

Greece has managed to contain the spread of Covid-19 to seven confirmed cases, after a series of emergency measures that included restricting the country’s border with neighboring Turkey.

Ryanair to Cancel Up to 25% of Short Haul Flights to/from Italy

Ryanair from March 17 will reduce its short haul flight program - mainly to and from Italy - by up to 25 percent, for a three-week period, in response to the Covid-19 virus.

European Travel Industry Calls for Measures in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak

ECTAA is calling upon the European Commission to set-up an official working group with the travel industry on coronavirus issues.

Greek Trade Body Calls for Business Support Scheme in View of Covid-19

Greece's Merchants Confederation is calling for measures against the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on Greek businesses.

Greece Boosts Border Controls Citing Threat to Public Health

Aiming to reinforce border controls to limit the spread of Covid-19 in Greece, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has cited EU Regulation 2016/399 on the necessity to prevent threats to public health.

Choking Travel Won’t Stop the Coronavirus Spreading, WTTC Warns

Imposing blanket travel bans and implementing extreme policies are not the answer to stopping the spread of coronavirus, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

GBTA Study: Covid-19 to Dent Business Travel Forecasts

The coronavirus epidemic may very well cost the business travel industry some $559.7 billion annually, or 37% of its total 2020 forecasted global spend, a GBTA study reveals.

Greek Tourism Ministry Closely Monitoring Coronavirus Situation

The Tourism Ministry has one of the main roles in a crisis management team set up to monitor the coronavirus situation in Greece.

Greece Cancels All Carnival Events Due to Coronavirus

The latest coronavirus cases recorded in Greece, forced health authorities to cancel all carnival festivities scheduled for the three-day weekend ahead.

Greek Gov’t Act Lays Out Urgent Coronavirus Measures

Greece's first coronavirus case was reported in Thessaloniki, following the country's announced emergency response measures, which includes the right to impose controls at all of the country’s entry and exit points.

UNWTO: Excessive Coronavirus Measures May Hurt Tourism Sector

The UNWTO has warned that taking excessive health measures to face the coronavirus outbreak may lead to negative repercussions on tourism.

Tourism Body SETE Calls for Calm as Greece Confirms First Coronavirus Case

"In the coming months, Greece is expected to welcome more than 30 million visitors, and calmness, coordination and cooperation is needed," SETE said in regards to the coronavirus outbreak.

Tourism Minister: Greece Calls for Calm in Covid-19 Health Crisis

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said the coronavirus outbreak requires levelheadedness and added that Greece must be ready for all possible scenarios.

Greece on Heightened Alert for Coronavirus After Italy Infections

Greece is intensifying precautionary measures after the coronavirus spread to neighboring Italy.

European Tourism Sector Calls for Solidarity and Support to China

In response to the coronavirus outbreak, the European tourism sector offers a message of solidarity and support to China and also urges an evidence-based approach to travel restrictions.

ITB China 2020 Postponed Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

The ITB China B2B travel trade show will be postponed due to the spread of the coronavirus.

Europe’s Tourism Sector Resilient Despite Growing Global Risks

Europe's travel and tourism market has managed to remain strong in light of emerging risks, but the European Travel Commission (ETC) is still calling for vigilance.