Industry sectors

Flight capacity for AEGEAN began to pick up gradually in June and July, paving the way for August, but is expected to remain significantly lower than usual.

American Airlines is planning to launch a new route out of New York JFK to Athens, Greece, in 2021.

Greek Airbnb hosts can now enroll their listings in the platform’s Enhanced Cleaning Protocol to support safer travel in the post-Covid-19 era.

Sommet Education is offering new Bachelor students the option to participate in a “phygital” academic program that combines digital experiences with physical ones.

Six cruise experts with broad industry experience recently formed the Cruise Professional Advisors Alliance (CPAA).

Greek authorities have announced additional Covid-19 measures at Greece’s borders in view of rising arrivals by land.

Greek coast guard officials will continue coronavirus screening on board all ferries during the entire summer period.

The information and ticketing services of Greece’s intercity bus units – known as KTEL – are on their way to get a digital upgrade.

The Radisson Hotel Group has announced that it will bring a new resort to the popular island of Santorini in Greece.

Zeus International was honored as one of Greece’s fastest growing companies for 2020 at the annual “Diamonds of the Greek Economy” awards.

Citing a drop in bookings in Northern Greece, hoteliers are calling for a single unified Covid-19 approach that will not impact arrivals to the country.

The EU has updated its initial list of countries for which member states can gradually begin to lift coronavirus travel restrictions.

Greece will launch a campaign aimed at restoring the reputation of five Aegean islands that have suffered the massive influx of migrants and refugees in the last years.

Greece is set to benefit from an EU 2.2-billion-euro funding package aimed at jump-starting the economy through a series of transport projects.

AEGEAN will establish a regular preventive COVID-19 testing program for its cabin crew and employees.

The historic Electra Palace Thessaloniki hotel reopened its doors and is ready to welcome guests from all over the world and the people of Thessaloniki.

The Margarona Royal Hotel, a member of Amalia Hotels, has opened its doors to welcome travelers to the town of Margarona near Preveza, western Greece.

The Salonica Restaurant of the Makedonia Palace hotel was honored at the Greek Cuisine Awards 2020 for offering the best Greek contemporary cuisine in Thessaloniki.

Greek hoteliers are urging the government to implement mandatory Covid-19 testing 72 hours ahead of travel to all incoming tourists.

Greek hoteliers are expecting to see their turnover drop by 67% this year with 6.4% opting to remain closed due to lagging demand and lack of liquidity.