Covid-19 Vaccinations Begin in Greece by Nikos Krinis 27 December 2020 Greece’s first vaccinations against the coronavirus were performed on December 27, in accordance with the country’s vaccination operation “Eleftheria”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
How Brexit will Change the Aviation Industry by GTP editing team 24 December 2020 Aviation is one of the sectors that will be affected from the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Tourism Professionals Expect Slow post-Covid-19 Recovery, Says MRB by Nikos Krinis 21 December 2020 Greek tourism professionals are expecting a slow post-Covid-19 recovery, with only 2% appearing optimistic that the sector will bounce back in 2021, says MRB. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Airlines: Covid-19 Crisis to Continue into 2021, Losses Expected to Reach $157 Billion by GTP editing team 25 November 2020 Deep losses for the airline industry will continue into 2021 due to the impact of Covid-19, says the International Air Transport Association (IATA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greece Ranks 5th Out of 50 Countries for Top Tourism Brand by GTP editing team 10 November 2020 Greece, out of 50 countries, has been ranked as the fifth best tourism brand in 2020, according to a survey conducted by market research firm Ipsos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greece to Enter Lockdown to Fight Second Covid-19 Wave by Nikos Krinis 5 November 2020 Greece will enter a second national lockdown on November 7 to halt a second wave of Covid-19 cases. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Kept 40% of Greece’s Hotels Closed in 2020 by Nikos Krinis 12 October 2020 Only 60 percent of all hotels in Greece managed to operate during this year’s tourism season after the country’s Covid-19 lockdown, according to a new report by ITEP. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Luxury Tourism Projects on Greece’s Strategic Investments List by GTP editing team 8 October 2020 Nine tourism projects, which include a number of luxury resorts, are among the 14 strategic investments taking place in Greece, following government approval. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Microsoft Deal Paves Way for Major Investments in Greece by Maria Paravantes 7 October 2020 Greece is proceeding with major investments in the areas of tourism, energy and technology, with the recently announced Microsoft deal leading the way. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EU to Extend Slot Waiver for Airlines Until 27 March 2021 by GTP editing team 15 September 2020 The European Commission intends to extend the suspension of EU regulations on airport slots for the 2020/2021 winter season, until 27 March 2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Fraport Greece Completes Upgrade Works at 11 Regional Airports by Nikos Krinis 14 September 2020 Fraport Greece has completed renovation and upgrade works at 11 out of the 14 Greek regional airports it manages and operates. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Likely to Cost Greek Tourism €14.5bn by Nikos Krinis 11 September 2020 The Greek tourism sector is expected to see travel receipts from abroad add up to only between €3.5-4 billion for 2020, compared to over €18 billion in 2019, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Tourism is Not to Blame for Rise in Greece‘s Covid-19 Cases, Says Deputy Minister by Nikos Krinis 18 August 2020 Tourism is not responsible for the recent rise in Covid-19 cases recorded in Greece, according to Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Travel Agencies Suffer Covid-19 Blow by GTP editing team 12 August 2020 Turnover for Greece’s travel agencies dropped by 90% after the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
XRTC: Greek Coastal Shipping Sector Sailing Uncharted Waters by Maria Paravantes 10 August 2020 Greece’s coastal shipping industry needs to find ways to remain above water as it faces the unprecedented challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to XRTC Business Consultants. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Changes to PLF Form for Travelers to Greece by GTP editing team 7 July 2020 All travelers to Greece will be required to fill in the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) 24 hours – not 48 hours as was the case until now – prior to travel, starting July 9. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Works at Hellinikon Kick Off as ‘Symbol of Growth & New Jobs’ by Maria Paravantes 3 July 2020 Works on one of the largest projects in Greece, the Hellinikon mega complex, kicked off on Friday after years of delays. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19: Final List of Quarantine Hotels in Greek Destinations by GTP editing team 1 July 2020 The Tourism Ministry has released the final list of Greek destinations with quarantine hotels to be used for Covid-19 isolation purposes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Re-open EU: New Site & App Offers Real-time Info for Safe Travel by GTP editing team 15 June 2020 Travelers planning to visit EU countries can now access a new website offering real-time information on destinations and Covid-19 safety regulations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Tourism is Back, Announces PM Mitsotakis by Nikos Krinis 13 June 2020 Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has officially announced the reopening of Greece after Covid-19 and the launch of the tourism season as of Monday, June 15. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Summer is a State of Mind: New Tourism Campaign for Greece by Nikos Krinis 4 June 2020 “Greek Summer is a state of mind… This year, enjoy your Greek summer wherever you are.” – This is the message that Greece will send out to the world this season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Hotels: Health Protocols for post-Covid-19 Restart Officially Announced by Nikos Krinis 22 May 2020 The official health protocols to be applied in all hotels in Greece for their safe reopening and operation in the post-Covid-19 period have been released. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Restart Tourism: Greece Presents Official post-Covid-19 Plan by Nikos Krinis 20 May 2020 The Greek government has presented a detailed plan to ‘Restart Tourism’ in Greece during the post-Covid-19 era. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
UNWTO: Three Scenarios for Impact of Covid-19 on 2020 Tourism by GTP editing team 7 May 2020 The UNWTO has outlined three possible future scenarios for international tourism in 2020, depending on how the Covid-19 crisis unfolds. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19: Greece Covers Canceled Bookings with Vouchers Instead of Refunds by Nikos Krinis 14 April 2020 Greek airlines, ferries and tourism enterprises are allowed to reimburse customers with 18-month vouchers for canceled bookings due to Covid-19, instead of cash refunds. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
SETE Reviews Situation in Greek Tourism Amidst Covid-19 by Nikos Krinis 7 April 2020 SETE President Yiannis Retsos reviews the impact of Covid-19 on Greek tourism and refers to ways the sector could try to bounce back from the setbacks caused by the pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greece Invites the World to Keep in Touch… from Home by Nikos Krinis 2 April 2020 Greece is sending out a message to the world: to stay home – due to the current Covid-19 developments – but at the same time to stay in touch through its new online platform “Greece From Home”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Pre-coronavirus Travel Revenue for Greece on the Rise – January Data by GTP editing team 24 March 2020 Greece’s tourism revenue was on an upward trend in January, before the coronavirus health crisis hit the country, recording a 24.4 percent rise. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19: Greece Goes into Lockdown by Nikos Krinis 22 March 2020 Greece will impose a countrywide lockdown from Monday, March 23, to combat the coronavirus, barring people from moving for “unnecessary reasons”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
WHO: Coronavirus is a Pandemic that will Touch Every Sector by Nikos Krinis 11 March 2020 The World Health Organization (WHO) has characterized the coronavirus (COVID-19) as a pandemic and underlined that it will touch every sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Tourism Ministry Closely Monitoring Coronavirus Situation by Nikos Krinis 27 February 2020 The Tourism Ministry has one of the main roles in a crisis management team set up to monitor the coronavirus situation in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Tourism Body SETE Calls for Calm as Greece Confirms First Coronavirus Case by GTP editing team 26 February 2020 “In the coming months, Greece is expected to welcome more than 30 million visitors, and calmness, coordination and cooperation is needed,” SETE said in regards to the coronavirus outbreak. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
