Industry sectors

Cancellations up until now at Greek hotels, due to the coronavirus outbreak, are estimated to have cost 522 million euros in losses for the industry.

Over 185,000 passenger flights have been cancelled since the end of January in response to government travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to IATA.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is temporarily suspending its international promotional campaign of Greece due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Greece’s Foreign Ministry has issued guidelines for Greek citizens on travelling in and out of the country, in efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19.

The Hellenic Bank Association has announced that it is suspending the repayments of performing business loans at least until September 30.

Greek airline company AEGEAN is temporarily cutting the majority of flights in its international network, following the elevation of the Covid-19 virus to pandemic status.

The Posidonia 2020 maritime event in Greece has been rescheduled for October due to the further spread of Covid-19.

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Astypalea’s Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel has postponed its opening for the season and has introduced a flexible policy for cancellations.

Austrian Airlines is temporarily terminating all regular flight operations as of March 18 due to entry bans being imposed across the globe to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

The Air France-KLM Group will gradually reduce its flight activity during the next two months following travel restrictions imposed in France and other countries due to Covid-19.

The Greek Yachting Association (GYA) has decided to cancel the Mediterranean Yacht Show 2020 event in Greece due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Emirates is implementing thermal screening measures for all passengers travelling on US flights departing from Dubai International Airport.

Transport and tourism are among the severely affected sectors in the EU that are to receive liquidity support to tackle the economic impact of the coronavirus.

The European Commission has proposed a ban on foreign nationals entering the 22-state Schengen open border zone in efforts to curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

By the end of May 2020, most airlines in the world will be bankrupt due to the coronavirus pandemic, unless governments and the industry take action immediately, according to CAPA …

Greek authorities are thinking of banning travel from Germany, France and the UK in efforts to contain the further spread of the Covid-19 virus.

Oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance expect the impact of the coronavirus pandemic to have a ripple effect through the value chain that supports the airline industry and are requesting for …

Greek super markets have started implementing tighter safety precautions in efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

The first signs of Covid-19’s effect on the short-term rental market have emerged with thousands of cancelations worldwide, according to AirDNA.

The members of the Greek Property Managers Association (PASIDA), which includes owners of Airbnb-style rentals, are offering their properties for free to newly-hired medical staff in need of accommodation.