A Crete sunset symbolizes what Cretans hope will be the end of a pandemic, and a new beginning.
Coronavirus
Riga Airport Set to Resume International Flight Operations Incrementally
Latvia’s Riga Airport is set to reopen after additional preventive measures at the Airport terminal are put in place in the wake of COVID-19.
PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis Announces Coronavirus Restrictions Easing
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced that the nationwide coronavirus lockdown is to be gradually lifted as of May 4.
2020: The Greece Tourism Season That Never Took Off
Greek Minister of Tourism Haris Theocharis thinks the country will welcome visitors by July. The world economy does not support his theory.
Greece Leads Europe in Flattening COVID-19 Curve [Video]
Greece has the best results in Europe in terms of flattening the curve for the number of confirmed coronavirus cases.
Etihad Airways Pushing Ahead With Normal Flight Plans
An update from Etihad Airways reveals current and planned operations as COVID-19 travel restrictions remain in place around the world.
Airbnb’s Chesky Gives Hosts COVID-19 Cancellation Refunds and Grants
Airbnb Co-founder, CEO, and Head of Community Brian Chesky announces financial help for hosts in distress over the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19: EU Approves €2bn Greek Business Support Measures
The European Commission has approved a €2 billion-euro aid package to help Greece weather the economic effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Athens Airport Traffic Nosedives in March Over COVID-19 Pandemic
Passenger traffic to Athens International Airport (AIA) fell by 61.3 percent in March 2020.
A Pinpoint of Light for Greece Tourism After COVID-19
A dissenters view versus the “pie in the sky” tourism industry sentiment over COVID-19. Greece tourism needs to shift into another gear.
Why “NOT” to Believe Dreamy COVID-19 Recovery Predictions
The COVID-19 situation where travel and hospitality are concern, is largely understated by most experts who project a mid-term leveling out.
A Solemn But Positive Message from Thomas Magnuson
The following is a message from Thomas Magnuson, CEO of Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel network.
GNTO: Stay Updated on Measures Against Coronavirus at Visit Greece
This public service announcement is from the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and Visit Greece for CVOID-19 related information.
Ministers, Airlines, Cruises, and COVID-19 Bean Counting
Tourism Minister Theoharis and Condor Airlines executives met in Berlin last week to discuss the impacts of the coronavirus and other issues.
Scientists Now Say Worldwide COVID-19 Spread a Near Certainty
Tourism professionals should not hold out false hope for a kill-off of COVID-19 spread. Experts say the virus may affect all countries.
COVID-19 May End Up Costing World Airlines $29 Billion in Revenues
New York – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that its initial assessment of the impact of the Novel Coronavirus 2019 outbreak (COVID-19) shows a potential 13% full-year loss of passenger demand for carriers in the Asia-Pacific region. Considering that growth for the region’s airlines was forecast to be 4.8%, the net impact will be […]