Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Greece to Require Negative Covid-19 Tests from All Travelers as of December 19 by Maria Paravantes 16 December 2021 by Maria Paravantes 16 December 2021 Fears over Omicron have prompted Greek authorities to require of all inbound travelers to present a negative PCR or rapid test result before entering Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Announces Covid-19 Rules for Ski Resorts, Christmas Theme Parks by Maria Paravantes 13 December 2021 by Maria Paravantes 13 December 2021 Greek health authorities have announced a revised set of rules for the operation of ski resorts and Christmas theme parks in efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Updates Covid-19 Recovery Certificate Rules by Maria Paravantes 13 December 2021 by Maria Paravantes 13 December 2021 Unvaccinated individuals in Greece who have recovered from Covid-19 must have a recovery certificate issued in the last 90 days in order to enter indoor spaces. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greek Startups Tap into More Than €500m in 2021 by Maria Paravantes 10 December 2021 by Maria Paravantes 10 December 2021 More than 70 startups benefited from over 500 million euros in funding this year validating Greece’s growing ecosystem, a report released by the Found.ation and EIT Digital said. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Lamda Presents Destination of the Future: Ellinikon Commercial Hub by Maria Paravantes 8 December 2021 by Maria Paravantes 8 December 2021 Lamda Development will invest over 600 million euros in a new state-of-the-art commercial center at the former Athens airport on the city’s southern coast. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Covid-19: Global Travel Industry Says ‘Keep Borders Open’ by Maria Paravantes 2 December 2021 by Maria Paravantes 2 December 2021 The world’s travel and tourism industry is calling on governments to keep borders open and facilitate travel with vigilance. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Greece Missing Out on Recreational Luxury Boat Market, Study Shows by Maria Paravantes 30 November 2021 by Maria Paravantes 30 November 2021 Research and policy institute diaNEOsis has proposed a strategy for the utilization of Greece’s marinas and tourist ports. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2021 Year in Review Covid-19: Greece Says Firm ‘No’ to Lockdowns Despite Omicron Variant by Maria Paravantes 29 November 2021 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
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Xenia 2021: Education, Coordination and Cooperation Key to Making Greek Hospitality Sustainable by Maria Paravantes 29 November 2021 by Maria Paravantes 29 November 2021 Education, synergies, and coordination are key for Greek tourism stakeholders that wish to meet sustainability targets in the coming years, tourism experts said during the “Xenia Digi Hotel” event. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece to Keep Market Going at All Costs Despite Covid-19 by Maria Paravantes 24 November 2021 by Maria Paravantes 24 November 2021 Greek officials are reiterating that there will be no national lockdown orders despite the surge in Covid-19 cases over the last month. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel EU to Consider Booster Shot, Extending Covid Pass Use by Maria Paravantes 22 November 2021 by Maria Paravantes 22 November 2021 EU authorities are examining the possibility of extending the EU Digital COVID Certificate, which grants fully vaccinated travelers access to member states. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news 4th Greek Trails Meet Paves Way for Hiking Tourism by Maria Paravantes 19 November 2021 by Maria Paravantes 19 November 2021 Greece’s hiking associations and clubs gathered in Xanthi for the 4th Greek Trails Meet to discuss developing hiking into a comprehensive tourist activity. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece Up to the British Museum Says Downing St by Maria Paravantes 17 November 2021 by Maria Paravantes 17 November 2021 Τhe decision to return the Parthenon Marbles to Greece is up to the British Museum and not the UK government, Downing Street said in a statement. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy COP26: Tourism and Aviation Commit to Greener Practices by Maria Paravantes 16 November 2021 by Maria Paravantes 16 November 2021 Global tourism and aviation stakeholders have pledged to work towards concrete actions that will address the emerging climate crisis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy EU Raises 2021 Growth Forecast for Greece to 7.1% by Maria Paravantes 12 November 2021 by Maria Paravantes 12 November 2021 The European Commission has revised its outlook for growth in Greece to 7.1 percent from its previous estimate of 4.1 percent. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Digital Nomads Like Greece But More Needs to Be Done by Maria Paravantes 10 November 2021 by Maria Paravantes 10 November 2021 All the more digital nomads are warming up to Greece but more needs to be done to establish the country as a remote working destination, according to experts in the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news GR-eco Islands: Greece Launches Green Energy Community Project from Chalki by Maria Paravantes 8 November 2021 by Maria Paravantes 8 November 2021 Greece has launched its new national “GR-eco Islands” initiative aiming to kickstart the energy-saving transition of its islands, starting from Chalki. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Greece Sees Poland Evolving into Major Tourism Market by Maria Paravantes 5 November 2021 by Maria Paravantes 5 November 2021 Demand for Greece is growing among travelers from Poland, which is evolving into a major source market, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Recovery Funding Programs for Greek Tourism SMEs to Open in December by Maria Paravantes 4 November 2021 by Maria Paravantes 4 November 2021 Small and medium-sized tourism enterprises in Greece will be able to tap into 1.6 billion euros in recovery funding as of next month. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: Unvaccinated Greeks Must Have Negative Test to Enter Banks, Restaurants by Maria Paravantes 3 November 2021 by Maria Paravantes 3 November 2021 Unvaccinated Greeks will no longer be allowed into banks, public services, restaurants, cafes and bars unless they present a negative PCR or rapid test result. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail