Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas are now in a precautionary quarantine.
COVID-19
Greece Records 2,198 new COVID-19 Infections in Last 24 Hours
According to infectious disease expert Professor Gkikas Mangiorkinis, most of the new COVID-19 cases are being detected outside of the regions of Attica and Thessaloniki.
Markets Rally on News of Effective Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine
International markets are rallying on news Pfizer will distribute a Covid-19 vaccine in collaboration with German BionTech.
Lockdown II: On the Trail of Greece’s COVID-19 Fumblefest
Greek decision makers have been crazily optimistic since the first COVID-19 lockdown. Their optimism seems misplaced now.
A WTTC Report Says 174m Travel & Tourism Jobs May Fall to COVID-19
According to recent data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) as many as 174 million jobs in the tourism sector will be lost this year on account of the negative effects of the coronavirus outbreak.
Greece Reports Yet Another Record Day of New COVID-19 Cases
The Hellenic National Public Health Organization (EODY) announced on Wednesday at total of 1,547 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Tunisia’s Tourism Industry Collapses Due to COVID-19
Tunisia’s tourism sector has collapsed, with losses exceeding 60 percent. The reports indicate many hotels at risk of closing permanently.
Greek Officials Announce 436 New Coronavirus Cases and Six Fatalities
The Hellenic National Public Health Organization (EODY) announced yesterday 436 new Covid-19 cases and 6 deaths in the last 24 hours.
The Tourism Story Nobody in Tourism Wants to Tell the World
Gambling. This is what the world’s top leaders are up to where the coronavirus pandemic is concerned. Here’s a look at some facts.
The Coronavirus Pandemic Could Set Tourism Back by $1 Trillion
The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres just released a new report today citing UNWTO data on the level of devastation COVID-19 will exact on the tourism industry.
The WTTC Reports On the Future of Travel & Tourism Post-COVID
The World Travel & Tourism Council [WTTC] has just released a new report that examines the implications of trends for each of four key Travel & Tourism stakeholders groups: travellers, businesses, workforce, and communities.
Greek Health Officials Say There are Enough ICU Beds for Now
The Hellenic Intensive Care Society President Αnna Kotanidou assures citizens of enough ICU beds.
The World’s 5 Biggest Hotel Chains Lose $25.2bn in Market Cap
Five of the biggest hotel groups lost in excess of $25 billion in market cap up until now. Experts say recovery is years down the road.
Germany’s Lufthansa Announces More Cutbacks and Layoffs
Lufthansa Group just announced permanent, group-wide cuts on capacity and further reductions of personnel, due to the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) on travel.
Some “Get Real” Hospitality Insights for Hotels Post-COVID
Netherlands hotel innovators citizenM comes out with a subscription business plan that could drive profits. But is loyalty only about stable revenue?