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Air France Grounds Airbus 380 Aircraft and KLM its Entire Boeing 747 Fleet

The Air France-KLM Group will gradually reduce its flight activity during the next two months following travel restrictions imposed in France and other countries due to Covid-19.

EU Commission Proposes 30-day Schengen Zone Shutdown

The European Commission has proposed a ban on foreign nationals entering the 22-state Schengen open border zone in efforts to curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

KEPE: Scenarios for Covid-19 Impact on Greek Economy

Greece’s Centre of Planning & Economic Research (KEPE) has presented three scenarios on the impact the coronavirus may have on the Greek economy.

Covid-19 Takes Toll on Transport in Greece

Greek authorities are thinking of banning travel from Germany, France and the UK in efforts to contain the further spread of the Covid-19 virus.

AirDNA: Covid-19 Hits Short-term Rental Market

The first signs of Covid-19’s effect on the short-term rental market have emerged with thousands of cancelations worldwide, according to AirDNA.

Greek Property Owners and Airbnb Hosts Offer Shelter to Medical Staff

The members of the Greek Property Managers Association (PASIDA), which includes owners of Airbnb-style rentals, are offering their properties for free to newly-hired medical staff in need of accommodation.

Coronavirus: Greek Officials Urge Limited Travel, Close Cinemas & Museums

Greek health officials have advised vonunerable groups against travel due to COVID-19, while all cultural venues in Greece will remain closed for 15 days.

IATA Warns Covid-19 Travel Bans Will Have Broad Repercussions

Government decisions restricting travel due to the coronavirus pandemic may lead to adverse economic repercussions, IATA warns.

Trump’s Europe Travel Ban Spurs Industry Criticism

The global travel and tourism industry has strongly reacted to US President Donald Trump’s decision to ban inbound travel from 26 EU countries.

Coronavirus: Trump Cuts Off Travel from Europe Apart from UK

Citing coronavirus fears, US President Donald Trump announced that travel from Europe is off limits for 30 days with the exception of the UK.

Covid-19 Pandemic Prompts Greek Tourism Body SETE to Call for Backup

Greece’s tourism professionals are calling on the government to immediately implement emergency measures to safeguard the sector and keep businesses afloat.

Suspension of Greek Hotel Stayover Tax Proposed to Ease Coronavirus Impact

Suspending the "stayover tax", imposed on hotels, is among 10 proposals tabled by the Economic Chamber of Greece in view of the coronavirus' impact on Greece’s economy.

Greek Doctors Consider Turkey High Risk Country for Coronavirus

The Panhellenic Medical Association has expressed concerns over Turkey’s failure to report coronavirus incidents.

Governor Pledges to Support Attica Gastronomic Tourism Drive

Promoting Greek products and the Mediterranean Diet is the best way to develop gastronomic tourism in Attica, according to the region's governor, George Patoulis.

Greece-Cyprus Ministers Discuss Possibility of Ferry Link

Greece and Cyprus are in talks about the possibility of launching a much talked about ferry link between the two countries.

Global Initiative Prompts Tourism Sector to Unite Against Plastics

Tourism stakeholders worldwide are encouraged to join the newly launched Global Tourism Plastics Initiative aimed at addressing plastic pollution.

DiaNEOsis Study Reveals Refugees’ Experience of Greece

A new study carried out by research institute diaNEOsis looks into how immigrants and refugees see Greece.

Kalamata Pays Tribute to Olive Oil with Music, Nutrition, Know-how

The potential of extra virgin olive oil, Greece’s most prized product and export, was featured during a tribute event held recently in Kalamata, marking World Olive Oil Day.

Greek Tourism Stakeholders Call for National Plan, Coordination

The Greek tourism sector has high expectations of the new center-right government and its leadership, said Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos.

Ancient Greek Monuments Facing Climate Change Impact

A number of Greek monuments that have stood intact since antiquity now appear to be facing the consequences of climate change, according to scientists.