Company updates Norwegian Cruise Line: More Itineraries to the Greek Isles in September by GTP editing team 28 April 2021 by GTP editing team 28 April 2021 Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the relaunch of its ‘Epic’ and ‘Getaway’ ships with itineraries to the Mediterranean and Greek Isles beginning September 5. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ‘Pillow urban stay’ in Thessaloniki Prepares for May Opening by GTP editing team 28 April 2021 by GTP editing team 28 April 2021 The Pillow urban stay, located in the heart of Thessaloniki, just 200 metres from the White Tower, is preparing to open its doors in May. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Katikies ‘Kirini’ and ‘Garden’ Hotels Achieve GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation by GTP editing team 28 April 2021 by GTP editing team 28 April 2021 Katikies Kirini and Katikies Garden, two hotels on Santorini in Greece, have achieved GBAC STAR accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Preparations Underway for Authentic Marathon Swim Event in July by GTP editing team 28 April 2021 by GTP editing team 28 April 2021 Greece’s Authentic Marathon Swim will be held for the second consecutive year at Pefki in Istiaia–Edipsos on Evia during July 2-4. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Ελληνικός τουρισμός και Covid-19: Απαντήσεις σε 9 ερωτήσεις για τα έκτακτα μέτρα προστασίας by GTP editing team 28 April 2021 by GTP editing team 28 April 2021 Το υπουργείο Τουρισμού δίνει απαντήσεις στις πιο συχνές ερωτήσεις αναφορικά με τα έκτακτα μέτρα προστασίας που ισχύουν έως και τις 3 Μαΐου. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2021 Year in Review WTTC: Greece is the Global Covid-19 Crisis Management Champion by GTP editing team 27 April 2021 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
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece on UK Travelers’ List for Summer 2021 Sun by GTP editing team 27 April 2021 by GTP editing team 27 April 2021 Tickets for travel to Greece from the UK between July and September are at 12 percent of 2019 levels, according to travel analytics firm ForwardKeys. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: Greeks Eagerly Await for Easing of Movement Restrictions by GTP editing team 27 April 2021 by GTP editing team 27 April 2021 Greeks are eagerly waiting for authorities to ease Covid-19 measures after Easter and allow non-essential movement into or out of municipalities and domestic travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Airlines Urge Countries to Apply WHO Covid-19 Travel Management Proposals by GTP editing team 27 April 2021 by GTP editing team 27 April 2021 The global airlines industry is calling on governments to comply with Covid-19 recommendations on international travel from the World Health Organization (WHO). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Airbnb, Booking, VRBO Agree to Comply with Greek Tax Laws by GTP editing team 27 April 2021 by GTP editing team 27 April 2021 Greece’s national revenue body has made an agreement with short-term rental operators Airbnb, Booking.com and VRBO for compliance to local tax laws. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Canaves Oia Resorts Marks the 2021 Season Opening on May 14 by GTP editing team 27 April 2021 by GTP editing team 27 April 2021 Canaves Oia Luxury Resorts has announced that it will reopen for the 2021 season on May 14, which is the official date Greece is opening for tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Lamway Group Announces New Hotel Opening in Mani by GTP editing team 27 April 2021 by GTP editing team 27 April 2021 Lamway Hotel Management Group will open the Margo Beach Hotel in Mani, the Peloponnese, after adding the accommodation unit to its portfolio of partners. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Conference to Explore How Greece Can ‘Open the Door’ to Digital Nomads by GTP editing team 27 April 2021 by GTP editing team 27 April 2021 The Digital Nomads Observatory in November will hold the ‘1st Digital Mobilities Conference: Nomads & Remote Workers’. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2017 Year in Review - GTP European Capital of Smart Tourism 2022 Competition Launches by GTP editing team 27 April 2021 by GTP editing team 27 April 2021 The European Commission has announced the launch of the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2022 competition, an event that rewards European cities for their sustainable tourism practices. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek 20ο «NAVIGATOR-The Shipping Decision Makers Forum»: Συμπεράσματα και προκλήσεις by GTP editing team 27 April 2021 by GTP editing team 27 April 2021 Τα συμπεράσματα των «κλειστών» συζητήσεων και οι προκλήσεις για την σύγχρονη ναυτιλία παρουσιάστηκαν στο 20ο συνέδριο «NAVIGATOR-The Shipping Decision Makers Forum». 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Extends Covid-19 Air Travel Restrictions, Requirements by GTP editing team 26 April 2021 by GTP editing team 26 April 2021 Greek authorities have extended travel restrictions for domestic and international flights as part of efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues EU Aims to Open this Summer to Vaccinated Tourists from US by GTP editing team 26 April 2021 by GTP editing team 26 April 2021 The EU is set to re-open this summer to American tourists who have been vaccinated against Covid-19, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2021 Year in Review Greece to Channel €310m in Recovery Funds into Tourism Upgrade by GTP editing team 26 April 2021 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
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Tightens Covid-19 Controls at Airports, Ports, Highways by GTP editing team 26 April 2021 by GTP editing team 26 April 2021 Greece has further intensified Covid-19 checks at airports, ports, and highways in view of the upcoming Easter holiday on May 2. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Greece Records Massive 90% Plunge in Jan-Feb Tourism Revenue by GTP editing team 26 April 2021 by GTP editing team 26 April 2021 Tourism revenue in Greece for the first two months of the year nosedived by 90 percent, according to provisional data by the Bank of Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail