Covid-19: Greece to Celebrate New Year’s With Music Bans and Curfews by Maria Paravantes 29 December 2021 Following a surge in Covid-19 cases, Greek authorities have put in force a new round of Covid-19 restrictions that include a curfew for restaurants and bars. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greece Aims for Total Tourism Restart in 2022, Says Minister Kikilias by Maria Paravantes 17 December 2021 “Our aim is in 2022 to move forward with a full tourism restart,” said Greece’s tourism minister, Vassilis Kikilias, while speaking in parliament. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
UNWTO: 2021 Int’l Tourism Arrivals to Remain 70-75% Below 2019 Levels by GTP editing team 30 November 2021 International tourist arrivals in 2021 are set to remain 70-75% below 2019 levels, marking a similar decline as in 2020, according to the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19: Greece Says Firm ‘No’ to Lockdowns Despite Omicron Variant by Maria Paravantes 29 November 2021 The Greek authorities said there will be no national lockdowns and no new measures for those vaccinated against Covid-19 despite the emergence of the new Omicron variant. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Accor CEO Sébastien Bazin Lauds Greece by Nikos Krinis 29 November 2021 Accor CEO Sébastien Bazin has applauded Greece for opening to tourists in an organized manner and described the country as a destination that ‘has everything’. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Poll: More Britons in Favor of Returning Parthenon Marbles to Greece by GTP editing team 25 November 2021 The Parthenon Marbles belong to Greece and should be returned to their rightful owners, says 59% of UK residents in a recent YouGov poll. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greece’s Philoxenia Tourism Expo Returns After Covid-19 Hiatus by GTP editing team 4 November 2021 The Philoxenia 2021 international tourism exhibition will open its doors in Thessaloniki this month after going on hiatus last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greece Coastal Shipping Faced with Challenges Despite Tourism Growth by GTP editing team 1 November 2021 Increasing tourism flows to Greece this year helped boost coastal shipping activities, but much more needs to be done, says SEEN President Michael Sakellis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Major Hotel Brands Have Big Plans for Greece by Maria Paravantes 26 October 2021 Major international hospitality brands, including Meliá and Accor, are betting on Greece and announcing plans to further expand in the Greek market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greece Aiming to Launch 2022 Tourism Season on April 1 by GTP editing team 8 October 2021 The official start of the summer 2022 tourist season in Greece will be April 1, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias has announced. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EU Commission Commends Greece for post-Covid-19 Progress by GTP editing team 30 September 2021 Greece is moving faster towards growth approaching pre-Covid-19 crisis levels, said European Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni during an IOBE virtual event. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greece to Connect Railway Network with Six Ports by GTP editing team 16 September 2021 The Greek government has announced plans to connect six ports with the country’s railway network, as part of a major railway upgrade project. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
New Thessaloniki ConfEx Park to Be ‘Greenest’ Expo, Conference Center in Europe by GTP editing team 13 September 2021 The new Thessaloniki ConfEx Park, once completed, will be Europe’s greenest exhibition and conference center, according to Greece’s national exhibition body TIF-Helexpo. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Vassilis Kikilias Appointed New Tourism Minister of Greece by Nikos Krinis 31 August 2021 In a cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday, Vassilis Kikilias was appointed as the new tourism minister for Greece, replacing Harry Theoharis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens Airport Among Best in Southern Europe for 2021 by GTP editing team 16 August 2021 Athens International Airport ranks fifth on the list of the “Best Airports in Southern Europe for 2021” that was recently released by Skytrax. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Fire-stricken Evia Island in Greece to Get Extra Tourism Promotion by GTP editing team 10 August 2021 A special tourism development and promotional plan is being prepared for the fire-stricken areas in Greece with extra focus on the island of Evia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greece Secures €21bn from EU in ‘ESPA’ Funds for 2021-2027 by GTP editing team 30 July 2021 Greece has secured more than 21 billion euros in ESPA funds that will go towards a greener and digital economy, more social cohesion and a new approach to its fisheries and maritime sectors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Tourist Arrivals at 60% of 2019 Levels by GTP editing team 26 July 2021 Greek tourism figures this season are moving higher than expected with international arrivals already surpassing 60 percent of 2019 levels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EU Digital COVID Certificate for Travel Officially Takes Off by GTP editing team 1 July 2021 The EU Digital COVID Certificate, which will facilitate safe travel in the European Union during the Covid-19 pandemic, officially launched on July 1. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EU Approves Greek Recovery Plan, Paves Way for Funding by Maria Paravantes 17 June 2021 The European Commission has approved Greece’s resilience plan, paving the way for the release of 30.5 billion euros for the country to emerge stronger after Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greece Praised for Cruise Tourism Restart Initiative by GTP editing team 7 June 2021 Global cruise industry stakeholders have praised Greece for its initiatives to help restart cruise travel after Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greece to Move Forward with Athenian Riviera Regeneration Project by GTP editing team 7 June 2021 The Greek government has revealed its plan for the regeneration of the 70km coastal zone extending from Faliro to Sounio on the Athenian Riviera. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EU: Fully Vaccinated Should Be Exempt from Covid-19 Travel Restrictions by GTP editing team 31 May 2021 The Commission has proposed for fully vaccinated persons holding Covid-19 vaccination certificates to be exempt from travel-related testing and quarantine. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greece Officially Opens for the 2021 Tourism Season by Nikos Krinis 13 May 2021 Greece is opening for tourism on May 14 under a plan that includes strict health safety protocols and procedures. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
‘All you want is Greece’ Campaign Launches as Tourism Restarts by Nikos Krinis 13 May 2021 Greece has officially launched its 2021 tourism campaign, which includes 5 videos and goes beyond promoting ‘sun and sea’. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Final Data: Greece Arrivals, Travel Receipts Take a Blow in 2020 by GTP editing team 28 April 2021 Arrivals and travel receipts in Greece took a massive blow last year hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to final tourism data for 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
WTTC: Greece is the Global Covid-19 Crisis Management Champion by GTP editing team 27 April 2021 Greece was awarded by the World Travel & Tourism Council for its efforts in addressing the Covid-19 pandemic and safely re-opening to tourists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greece to Channel €310m in Recovery Funds into Tourism Upgrade by GTP editing team 26 April 2021 Greece will channel 310 million euros in Recovery Funds into sustainable tourism development, diversified products, and boosting competitiveness. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Tourism to Gain from ‘Ellada 2.0’ Resilience Plan by GTP editing team 31 March 2021 The Greek tourism sector stands to gain from a total of 57 billion euros in funding out of Greece’s national recovery and resilience plan dubbed “Ellada 2.0”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EU Moves Forward with Greece’s Proposal on Digital Green Certificate for Travel by Nikos Krinis 17 March 2021 Greece welcomed the EU’s proposal for the launch of a Digital Green Certificate to facilitate travel, an idea first tabled in January by the country’s PM himself. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Brits Put Greece in Top 5 Destinations for 2021 Travel by GTP editing team 12 March 2021 Greece was included among the top 5 destinations for British travelers in tickets issued once the UK government announced plans to resume international travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens Hotels Score High for Covid-19 Safety Measures by Eleftheria Pantziou 25 February 2021 International and Greek travelers gave Athens hotels a high rating for the Covid-19 safety measures implemented in 2020, a GBR survey has revealed. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Fraport Greece Completes Makeover of 14 Greek Regional Airports by GTP editing team 10 February 2021 Fraport Greece has completed its four-year infrastructure development project at the 14 regional airports under its management in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
IATA: 2020 Worst Year in History for Air Travel Demand by GTP editing team 3 February 2021 IATA’s global passenger traffic results for 2020 show that last year “was a catastrophe for demand” due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek PM Proposes Joint EU Vaccination Certificate for Travel by GTP editing team 12 January 2021 Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is calling for the introduction of an EU-wide vaccination certificate that will facilitate safe travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sofia Zacharaki Steps in as Greece’s New Deputy Tourism Minister by GTP editing team 4 January 2021 Sofia Zacharaki has been appointed Greece’s deputy minister responsible for tourism education and special forms of tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
