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Greece’s travel receipts from abroad are expected to reach only €3 billion in 2020 due to the impact of Covid-19, according to SETE President Yiannis Retsos.

IATA is requesting that all passengers be tested for Covid-19 before flying, in efforts to reignite air travel and address the issue of varying quarantine measures.

Ferry transport in Greece is expected to be disrupted on Thursday, September 24, due to a 24-hour strike at the Piraeus Port by five seamen’s unions.

Greece has joined the rescEU medical equipment reserve program, building up stocks of critical medical supplies to confront the coronavirus pandemic.

In efforts to ensure safe journeys at sea in the Covid-19 era, cruise companies have tabled a comprehensive plan that includes heightened health protocols for passengers and crew.

Greece’s five tourist guide schools this year accepted a total of 2,880 applications, which shows the increasing demand for tourism education in the country.

Autohellas-Hertz has been certified as an “active member” of the Alphabet OneNet network for 2020.

The “Maria Callas: Lettres et Mémoire” performances, starring Monica Bellucci and scheduled to take place September 28-30 in Athens, have been postponed.

The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau is preparing for a difficult 2021 and is calling on its members to support its efforts to promote the city as a MICE destination.

The owner of the Grande Bretagne in Athens have denied reports in local press that the historic hotel is up for sale.

Azamara Cruises has announced its full 2022 and winter/spring 2023 itineraries, which feature 26 ports of call on its Greek isle-hopping voyages.

Lufthansa has announced a permanent, group-wide capacity cut of 150 aircraft and a further reduction of staff.

Airbus has revealed three concepts for the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft which could enter service by 2035.

Hybrid events combining live participation and a virtual component are gaining ground and set to become the next big thing in MICE events.

Athens’ Titania Hotel has been certified with the “Safe Restart” seal by TÜV Hellas (TÜV Nord) for taking all the necessary measures against Covid-19.

SuitePad’s in-room tablets brings digital communication between hoteliers and their guests to a whole new level.

Olympic Air has announced flight cancellations and reschedules between September 21-23, due to a work suspension of the PanHellenic Union of Licensed Aeronautical Telecommunication Officers.

The GNTO is preparing for the 2021 tourism season and plans to launch new promotional actions for Greece by the end of October.

Ryanair will cut its October capacity by a further 20%, due to damage caused to forward bookings by continuous changes in EU government Covid-19 travel restrictions.

The European Commission presented its 2021 Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy that includes a set of goals to be met through the use of 672.5 billion euros in financial aid.