The EU has published key guidelines to help member states save summer vacations, but most feel they’ve been left to their own devices.
COVID-19
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 COVID-19.
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 plummet farther.
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 of the coronavirus has passed.
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 ahead hard.
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 brighter.
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 place to battle the coronavirus will be lifted. Here in Heraklion, citizens are eager to restart their normal routines, as is the everyone lockdowns have occurred. This morning, I could not help but notice how […]
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.
Be Vigilant Greece: The Coronavirus Vultures are Circling
News from the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) this week reads like a positive, but Greeks should beware.