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Arcadia Hotels Association Announces New Board of Directors

Konstantinos Marinakos has been re-elected as president of the hotels association of Arcadia in the Peloponnese.

MarBella Corfu Hotel Wins Place Among CNT’s Top 30 Resorts in Europe

The MarBella Corfu Hotel is on the list of the Top 30 Resorts in Europe that was released by Condé Nast Traveller (CNT).

Northern Greece Travel Firm Joysters Launches Covid-19 Safety Plan

Greek travel company Joysters has launched a specialized Covid-19 action plan based on National Public Health Organization and EU protocols for its clients.

Greece Road Arrivals Grind to a Halt Due to Covid-19 Crisis

Arrivals to Greece by road in Q3 2020 reached only 580,000, accounting for a mere 8% of total arrivals recorded in 2019.

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.

Face Masks Unlikely to Put Health at Risk, Says Study

Wearing masks for protection against Covid-19 is unlikely to cause CO2 toxicity in the body, according to a recent study.

Leadership Changes Announced for Athens’ Grande Bretagne and King George Hotels

Leadership changes have been announced for the Grande Bretagne and King George hotels in Athens, following the retirement of General Manager Tim Ananiadis.

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.

Germany, UK, France Top Tourism Markets for Greece in Summer 2020

Visitors from Germany, the UK, France, Poland and Italy made up the bulk of incoming travelers in the 2020 summer season.

IMF: Greek Economy to Shrink by 9.5%

The Greek economy is expected to shrink by 9.5 percent in 2020 due to the Covid-19 shock, which has interrupted the country’s economic recovery, the IMF said.

Avis Secures €130m to Invest in Sustainable Transport

Avis, a leading car rental company in Greece, has secured 130 million euros in funding for the expansion of its fleet of electric and hybrid cars.

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.

YES to Shipping Forum 2020 Joins Posidonia Week of Web Events

YES to Shipping Forum, the annual event for the young generation of the shipping industry, this year will be held online on October 29.

Theoharis: Open Businesses, Safety Key to See Greek Tourism into New Era

Keeping Greece's tourism economy going and ensuring the health of all involved (professionals, visitors and locals) are the top priorities for the Tourism Ministry.

Forbes Poll: Luxury Hoteliers Say ‘Worst of Covid-19 Crisis Over’

More than half of luxury hoteliers polled by Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) are expressing optimism that the Covid-19 crisis is subsiding.

Thessaloniki Submits Drone-based App Idea in European GSA Competition

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization is participating in MyGalileoDrone, an innovation competition held by the European Global Navigation Satellite Systems Agency (GSA).

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.