Company updates

The Xenia property at Karteros beach in Heraklion, Crete, has been reclaimed by the Public Properties Company (ETAD) from squatters.

Ellinair has announced that it will gradually resume domestic flights to Athens, Thessaloniki and Crete, as of June.

Ryanair has posted a video about Athens on Twitter, promoting the Greek capital as an ideal destination for summer 2020.

The five-star Canaves Oia Hotel on Santorini will open its doors to welcome visitors for the summer season on July 1.

Cyprus Airways will resume flights to Athens as of June 9 and to another four airports in Greece as of July.

Germany’s Economic Stabilization Fund (WSF) has approved a package with measures and loans of up to 9 billion euros to German airline Lufthansa.

As of June 12, the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens will open its doors to welcome guests to the Athenian Riviera.

AEGEAN has announced enhanced health and safety measures on all its flights, in accordance with the new travel protocols and hygiene procedures for air transport.

Aqua Vista Hotels is gradually starting the operation of most of the hotel units in its portfolio, within the time frame set by the Greek government.

G & K Hotels, a new hotel management company, has entered the Greek hospitality market with the acquirement of the Fiore di Candia, a small boutique hotel near Nafplio.

Qatar Airways has introduced Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suits for its cabin crew while onboard, and a modified service that reduces interactions between passengers and crew.

The Tourism Ministry has released the health protocols to be applied by tourism companies and travel agencies offering road transport services in Greece.

Elivi Skiathos, a luxury hotel located on the Greek island of Skiathos, is getting ready to open its doors for the summer season and welcome guests as of July 1.

ANEK Lines promises safe ferry travel on its Piraeus – Crete routes in accordance with the measures announced by Greek authorities for the post-Covid-19 period.

Emirates has unveiled multi-faceted measures, redefining safety and hygiene standards for passengers and crew on board and on the ground.

German leisure airline Condor, this summer will be flying from Germany to 14 popular holiday destinations in Greece.

Thessaloniki’s Mediterranean Palace Hotel is rolling out its new “Safety First” standard, aiming to boost hygiene practices from check-in to check-out.

The hotels Varos Village Boutique and the Varos Residences, located on the island of Lemnos, will open to guests on Juine 15 and promise a safe and relaxing stay.

The Lufthansa Group airlines are extending their free rebooking period, offering passengers the option to book a new travel date until December 31, 2021.

AEGEAN will gradually resume service to European destinations, starting with its routes from Athens to Munich, Frankfurt, Geneva and Zurich.