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AP report: Thanksgiving might bring changes in holiday-travel habits

Associated Press reports that more people are expected on airplanes and highways over Thanksgiving than last year, but changing habits around work and play might spread out the crowds and reduce the usual amount of holiday travel stress. Travel experts say the pandemic and the ability of many people to work remotely have blurred the lines between business and leisure trips. They think many people … [Περισσότερα...]

US-German firm Linde commences hydrogen production in Greece

The American-German company Linde, the world’s largest in making industrial gases, said that it has started producing green hydrogen at its facilities in Greece. That’s key to the European Union’s hope to move away from dependence on Russian oil and gas which was exempted from sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine, the bloc looking for alternative and sustainable sources as replacements. ‘Linde … [Περισσότερα...]

53,800 Covid cases and 147 fatalities recorded in Greece on November 14-20

Greece confirmed 53,800 new SARS-CoV-2 cases in the week of November 14-20, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) said in its weekly statistics report on Tuesday, ANA reports. A total of 1,356 Covid-19 patients were admitted to hospital during the week of November 14-20, while the total number of Covid-19 patients discharged from hospitals for the same week was 1,148 (164 as weekly … [Περισσότερα...]

Cyprus Transport Minister: Tourist arrivals of 2023 may surpass those of 2019

Tourist arrivals in 2023 may exceed those of 2019 through concerted efforts between relevant Ministries and the airports' operator, Transport, Communications and Works Minister Yiannis Karousos said addressing the 44th Cyprus Hotel Summit and Exhibition, organized by the Cyprus Hotels Association, on Tuesday, CNA reports. The arrivals of tourists in Cyprus reached 400,628 in October 2022 compared … [Περισσότερα...]

Saudi Arabia Invites the World to Enter the Metaverse at WTTC Global Summit in Riyadh

The 22nd edition of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit in Saudi Arabia will be attended by a prestigious gathering of tourism leaders in Riyadh. It is also supported by a metaverse experience created for potential investors to explore investment opportunities and take part in some of the sessions that will be livestreamed from the … [Περισσότερα...]

Vaccination centres in Cyprus will be open on Saturdays, November 26, December 3

The centers offering vaccinations against Covid-19 will be operating also on Saturdays, November 26 and December 3, between 8.30 am and 12.30 pm, (except the vaccination centers in Kyperounda and Polis Chrysochous), Cyprus’ Health Ministry announced on Tuesday, CNA reports. The updated bivalent vaccines for subvariants BA.1, BA.4, and BA.5 of the Omicron variant are available at the vaccination … [Περισσότερα...]

Media: Uncertified Cypriot cheese factories can still export halloumi

Cyprus’ famed “white gold” halloumi cheese that doesn’t melt when grilled, making it so popular, can be sold outside the country by factories that still haven’t been certified for its production. That was reported by Philenews which noted the cheese as the EU’s Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) to show it’s original and genuine and is a sole product of the country. But there’s some confusion … [Περισσότερα...]

Athens Walking Tours: Guided tours in Athens followed the best forecast scenario in 2022

In the presence of dozens of tour guides and partners, an event was held on Wednesday evening, November 16, at the offices of Athens Walking Tours in Athens. The event was dedicated to the qualified tour guides who attained an extremely productive season in 2022, but also to the challenges that the Athens Walking Tours team successfully faced - due to greatly increased demand - in carrying out … [Περισσότερα...]

Shops will open in Greece on Sunday, 27 November

Retail shops throughout the country will be open on Sunday 27 November from 11:00 to 20:00, the Association of Retail Businesses (SELPE) said in an announcement on Tuesday, ANA reports.Additionally, on Friday 25 November (Black Friday) and on Monday 28 November (Cyber Monday) retail businesses will make huge offers on various products, with the best possible service and respect to the consumer, … [Περισσότερα...]

Singapore Airlines To Ramp Up East And South East Asia Network

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will boost frequencies to destinations across East Asia and South East Asia, resume flights to Busan, and increase Airbus A380 services to Australia during the Northern Summer operating season (26 March to 29 October 2023), supporting the strong projected demand to these destinations. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]

EPISODE Hsinchu Officially Debuts as the First Hotel in the JdV by Hyatt Portfolio in Taiwan

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the official opening of EPISODE Hsinchu, marking the first hotel within the JdV by Hyatt portfolio in Taiwan and the debut of the Hotel EPISODE brand which delivers new experiences that match the unique rhythms of the modern lifestyle traveler. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]

ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF SAVE THE WAVES

Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) this month celebrates 30 years of Save the Waves, the company’s first environmental initiative. Save the Waves has evolved into a global commitment to engrain sustainability practices into every aspect of Royal Caribbean Group’s business and culture. It serves as the foundation for the cruise company’s decarbonization strategy … [Περισσότερα...]