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‘Biometric Path’ Opens at Dubai International Airport by Emirates

Emirates has launched an integrated "biometric path" at Dubai International Airport, offering a contactless experience to passengers traveling from and through Dubai.

Greece’s Jan-Sept Travel Arrivals by Road Tumble 76.1%

Arrivals to Greece by road in the first nine months of 2020 dropped by 76.1% and reached only 2.5 million compared to 10.3 million during January – September 2019.

IOBE: 2021 Greek Economy Rebound Hinges on Covid-19 Vaccine

Greece’s economy could shrink by 10 percent if a Covid-19 vaccine is not produced and new lockdown measures are imposed, according to Greek think tank IOBE.

Almost 200 European Airports May Face Insolvency Due to Crisis in Air Travel

Almost 200 airports may face insolvency in the coming months if passenger traffic does not start to recover by year end, according to ACI Europe.

Telework Gaining Ground Among Employees in the Coronavirus Era

The majority of employees working from home in the Covid-19 era want to be able to choose between remote work and the office once restrictions ease, a survey reveals.

Athens Honors Cypriot President with Gold Medal of Honor

The President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades was awarded the Gold Medal of Honor by the Municipality of Athens.

Municipality of Athens Announces Eight New Taxi Ranks

The Municipality of Athens will create eight new taxi ranks in the Greek capital, aiming to ease traffic congestion and facilitate commuters.

New App Launched for Trails of the Island of Tinos

A new app with information on the extended network of trails of the Greek island of Tinos has been released in four languages - English Greek, French and German.

Qatar Airways Takes Delivery of Three Airbus A350-1000

Qatar Airways has taken delivery of three more Airbus A350-1000 aircraft that will operate on strategic long-haul routes to Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe.

Report: Over 200,000 Tonnes of Plastic Leak into the Med Every Year

Over 200,000 tonnes of plastic are leaking into the Mediterranean sea every year, a report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature found.

ICC Women Hellas Announces GNTO President as Tourism Ambassador

The ICC Women Hellas has announced Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou as its Tourism Ambassador.

Phāea Resorts Receives TUI Care Foundation Global Hotel Award 2020

The Greek hospitality group Phāea Resorts has received the TUI Care Foundation Global Hotel Award 2020 for the outstanding quality and service delivered to TUI’s customers.

AEGEAN Introduces its Hygiene Attendants for Safer Travel

Focusing on the safety of its passengers prior, during and after the flight, AEGEAN has introduced its Hygiene Attendants to travellers.

Athens to Host CEST Environmental Science and Technology Conference in 2021

Athens, during September 1 - 4, 2021, will host the 17th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology (CEST2021).

High-tech Companies Join Les Roches Crans-Montana Innovation Hub

The Innovation Hub at Les Roches Crans-Montana has welcomed its first incubation projects and embraced the digital expertise of six high-tech companies.

August Inbound Traveler Flows to Greece Sink Due to Covid-19

The number of inbound visitors to Greece in August 2020 was down by 73.3% year-on-year as a result of the Covid-19 measures.

GNTO Presents the Way Greece Opened for Tourism Amidst Covid-19

The measures Greece implemented for the safe opening of tourism in summer 2020 were presented by the GNTO to the World Travel & Tourism Council's president and members.

CNT Places Athens Among Friendliest Cities in Europe

Condé Nast Traveller (CNT) has placed Athens among the 10 Friendliest Cities in Europe with the most smiling, welcoming people.

Lufthansa to Deploy 4 Airbus A350-900s to Frankfurt Hub

For the duration of the winter timetable, Lufthansa will be deploying four of the currently parked Airbus A350-900s to its hub in Frankfurt.

ITB Asia 2020 Virtual Attracted 35,000 Travel Professionals

The ITB Asia 2020 travel trade show this year welcomed over 35,000 tourism professionals to its first virtual event.