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Tunisia’s Tourism Ministry Ready to Reboot 2020 Season

One of the world's most underrated touristic destinations, Tunisia's travel industry has been decimated by the coronavirus pandemic.

Greece Authorities Set Tourism “Risk Zones” for Vacation 2020 Reboot

Greece's moves to rescue the 2020 holiday season will be to begin implementing broad-reaching measures including three "risk zones".

Greek Tourism Ministry Releases Directions for Hotels to Reopen

Greece's Ministry of Tourism has announced comprehensive and detailed guidelines for hotels and other businesses to reopen.

Greece Releases Tourism 2020 List – UK Not On It

Greece announces the countries so far allowed to vactation in the country in mid-summer 2020, and the United Kingdom does…

So Far, Science Says Summer Heat is Only a Secondary Coronavirus Spread Inhibitor

A Princeton study shows a slight correlation between climate and the coronavirus. Researchers say heat and humidity secondary inhibitors.

The Baltic States Create Europe’s First “Travel Bubble”

Europe's Baltic states have joined to create the eurozone's first "travel bubble" in order to restart the zone's tourism post…

EU Plan Leaves Saving Summer Vacations to the Member States

The EU has published key guidelines to help member states save summer vacations, but most feel they've been left to…

UNWTO Launches a Covid-19 Technical Assistance Package for Recovery

The UNWTO has released a Tourism Recovery Technical Assistance Package that offers guidance to the Member States in response to…

TUI Group to Cut 8,000 Jobs as Stocks Plummet Farther

TUI Group has announced cutting 8,000 jobs in an effort to reduce costs amid the coronavirus crisis, even as stocks…

Half of Greeks Cautious About Opening Borders to Tourists Now

According to a recent survey, half of the Greek population does not want to open the borders until the danger…

European Union Extended Travel Ban Until June 15th

The European Commission has called for extending measures to minimalize the spread of the coronavirus until June 15th.

Greek Hoteliers Ready to Acclimate to “New Normal” After COVID-19

Greece's major hotel chains are looking at proactive plans for booking rooms in order to create a natural social-distancing atmosphere.

Intensive Covid-19 Testing Continues for Greece Arrivals

Greece's Secretary-General of Civil Protection says intensive inspections for the coronavirus continue for those arriving from abroad.

TUI Pushing Hard for Early Tourism Invasion of Greece

This week in Greece, citizens are emerging from a weeks long lockdown. Meanwhile, TUI and other big travel businesses push…

Cretans Start May Off Right With a New Era of KALIMERA!

Cretans are world renowned for the love of life, strangers, and for their fierce independence. Today, their spirit shines all…

The ICAO Forecasts 1.5 Billion Fewer International Air Travellers in 2020

The ICAO has released its first complete 2020 air passenger forecast revealing 1.5 billion fewer fliers in 2020.

Europe’s Tourism Industry in the Post-COVID-19 Era

Europe's travel and tourism industry, which represents 10% of European Union‘s GDP, is in a nosedive over the coronavirus pandemic.

Heraklion Anticipates Brighter Days As the Lockdown Lifted

On Monday, in accordance with regulations put in place by Greek authorities in Athens, many of the restrictions put in…

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…

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…