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The Greek government is examining the re-launch of its golden visa program that was suspended due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

The UNWTO has called for governments to “go beyond words” and take action to safeguard the millions of tourism jobs under threat due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a new marketing campaign, named #TogetherInTravel, aiming to stimulate the global tourism community.

The Greek Marinas Association (GMA) will donate 165 tablet computers to the Greek Education Ministry, aiming to enhance its remote learning programs.

Thessaloniki’s Mediterranean Palace Hotel has donated a defibrillator to the city’s AHEPA University Hospital, aiming to support the work of its medical staff amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Virgin Australia has entered voluntary administration due to the impacts of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Sunday, April 19, celebrated 75 years since its foundation.

Greece will begin to progressively ease Covid-19 restrictions as of April 27, says Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas.

The European Commission is not against vouchers as an alternative to cash refunds for canceled travel bookings due to Covid-19, but only if they are voluntary and secured against insolvency …

Greece’s coastal shipping sector will need a monthly cash injection of up 30 million euros to survive the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic, says a study by XRTC.

Ten coronavirus-hit US airlines have tentatively agreed to a 25-billion-dollar injection to help them meet payroll needs through to September.

Greece has tightened its social distancing measures for the Orthodox Easter holiday and will hand out hefty fines to violators, aiming to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Emirates has become the first airline to conduct on-site rapid COVID-19 tests for passengers, in coordination with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA).

“You donate miles. We triple them. This is the least we can do together, for those who are currently doing everything they possibly can for us,” says AEGEAN.

Accor has launched its new #ALLatHome social media campaign that offers guests the opportunity to enjoy immersive and inspiring activities at home.

While referring to the way travel operators, OTAs and agencies are handling the Covid-19 crisis, Blue Villas CEO Christos Gkekas extends an invitation to honest local partnerships.

Luxury Yacht Parties is working towards ensuring the safety of its customers and offering the best possible service when the Covide-19 pandemic subsides, says the company’s CEO Ilias Linardopoulos.

Greece has extended a ban on flights to/from several European countries until May 15 to limit the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

Greece’s current ferry services to the islands will be supported with 15 million euros due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the country’s coastal shipping sector.

The European Commission has tabled a roadmap to phase out containment measures in place across the EU due to the coronavirus outbreak.