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IRONMAN 70.3 Greece Sets Date for 2021 Event: October 24

The IRONMAN 70.3 Greece triathlon event has set a new date for its second edition, to take place in October 2021 in Messinia, in the Peloponnese.

Art Athina Virtual Event to Open on October 15

Art Athina will hold the virtual edition of its annual contemporary art event on its new online platform during October 15-31.

Qatar Airways Plans to Expand Network to 124 Destinations by End of 2020

Qatar Airways has announced its winter flight schedule aiming to rebuild its network to 124 destinations until the end of 2020.

Grecotel Announces Opening of its Larissa Imperial Hotel

Grecotel Larissa Imperial, a five-star hotel located in Larissa, central Greece, will reopen its doors on October 12, ready to offer safe hospitality experiences to guests.

ACI Gives Alternatives to Physical Distancing at Airport Security Checkpoints

ACI World has designed 11 alternative measures to physical distancing in order to keep air passengers and staff safe and checkpoints moving when traffic increases.

Study: Greek Tourism Sees Severe Losses in the ‘New Normal’

Greek tourism revenue and employment have been hit hard by Covid-19, according to “The New Normal – Short- & Long-term Effects” study by Ira Media.

Crete Makes Good Impression Despite Covid-19 Impact on Arrivals

Crete made a good impression this year despite the ongoing Covid-19 crisis and a considerable drop in arrivals, with 8 in 10 saying health protocols were satisfactory.

Greece’s Philoxenia Expo May be Held as Hybrid Event

TIF-Helexpo may hold Thessaloniki's annual Philoxenia International Tourism Exhibition as a hybrid event due to Covid-19.

Ioannina’s Beauty to Show Through New Photo Contest

Aiming to showcase the beauty and unique nature of Ioannina, the destination's municipality is holding a photo contest.

Air France Updates Flight Schedule for November, December

Air France has announced that it will operate 50 percent of its flight schedule planned for November and December.

KLM Submits Restructuring Plan to Dutch Government for €3.4bn Loan

KLM has submitted a restructuring plan to The Netherlands Ministry of Finance in order to obtain a government loan and guarantees to the value of 3.4 billion euros.

Sustainable Tourism: UNWTO Supports EBRD’s Web Tool for Green Technologies

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) are joining forces to promote sustainable tourism.

Elatos Resort Promises Unforgettable Moments in October

The Elatos Resort & Health Club on Mount Parnassos this autumn is organizing a number of events, aiming to offer unforgettable experiences to its guests.

Emirates Offers Year-long Benefit to Students and their Families

Emirates is offering special discounts to international students that wish to see more of their family or travel around the world during the year.

Coronavirus Hits Greek MICE Industry Hard

Greece’s MICE industry has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic and sector professionals are predicting a severe drop in arrivals and revenues for 2020.

‘Travel the world. Make a difference’ Says New WTTC Tourism Campaign

Τhe World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a major social media campaign to raise awareness on the wide-ranging social benefits of travel.

European Travel Agents and Tour Operators to Meet in Athens

The European Travel Agents & Tour Operators Association (ECTAA) will hold its annual meeting in Athens during October 8-9.

UNWTO and Thessaloniki Tourism Organization Share Insight on Future of Travel

The UNWTO presented data on the impact of Covid-19 on travel and tourism, during a webinar held in cooperation with the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization.

Sommet Education Appoints Digital Board to Enhance Hospitality Studying Experience

Sommet Education has apponted a Digital Board composed of high-caliber experts in order to speed up the digital hospitality studying experience it offers.

WTM Virtual: Early Bird Registration Opens for Trade Delegates

Travel trade professionals from around the world can now register for WTM Virtual, scheduled to run in November, and benefit from early bird tickets.