Air Travel Amadeus to Distribute IAG Content via NDC Standard by GTP editing team 2 March 2021 by GTP editing team 2 March 2021 Amadeus and IAG have partnered to distribute the airline group’s NDC offering – including British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling – to travel agents through the Amadeus Travel Platform. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives EU Closer to Agreeing on Digital Vaccination Passport by GTP editing team 1 March 2021 by GTP editing team 1 March 2021 The EU member states appear ready to agree on the introduction of a digital Covid-19 vaccination passport as early as this month. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greece Tables Tourism Recovery Recommendations to Commission by GTP editing team 1 March 2021 by GTP editing team 1 March 2021 Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis sent a letter to European Commissioner Thierry Breton with recommendations for the post-Covid-19 recovery of tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Cyprus Reopens for Travel, Announces Entry Requirements by GTP editing team 1 March 2021 by GTP editing team 1 March 2021 Cyprus will implement new Covid-19 entry requirements as of March 1 with the reopening of its airports to international travelers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives European Tourism Manifesto Launches #Tourism4Recovery Campaign by GTP editing team 1 March 2021 by GTP editing team 1 March 2021 The European Tourism Manifesto alliance has launched the new #Tourism4Recovery campaign to raise awareness of the devastating impact of the Covid-19 crisis on European tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy ACI Europe Calls for EU to Follow UK’s Example and Plan for Travel Restart by GTP editing team 1 March 2021 by GTP editing team 1 March 2021 ACI Europe Director General Olivier Jankovec has called for the EU to follow the example of the UK and begin planning for the restart of international travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Crete’s Rethymnon Becomes ‘Bike Friendly’ Destination by GTP editing team 1 March 2021 by GTP editing team 1 March 2021 The city of Rethymnon on Crete has received the “Bike Friendly” seal by NatTour and the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Kourtis Contract Showroom: Online Tours for Hospitality Furnishing Solutions by GTP editing team 1 March 2021 by GTP editing team 1 March 2021 Kourtis Contract is giving tourism professionals the opportunity to virtually walk through its furniture Showroom without the need to enter its physical premises. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Amadeus and Microsoft Partner to Drive Future Innovation in Travel by GTP editing team 1 March 2021 by GTP editing team 1 March 2021 Amadeus and Microsoft have entered a partnership that will harness cloud technology to innovate new solutions and create smoother travel experiences in the future. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Commission Set to Extend EU Roaming Rules by GTP editing team 1 March 2021 by GTP editing team 1 March 2021 The European Commission has proposed an improved set of roaming rules for citizens traveling in the EU. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Updates Covid-19 Aviation Directive for Domestic Air Travel by GTP editing team 28 February 2021 by GTP editing team 28 February 2021 The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has extended travel restrictions for domestic flights in Greece until March 8. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Post-Covid-19 Cruise Return on Greek Tourism Ministry Priority List by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 Restoring cruise travel to Greece once the Covid-19 pandemic subsides, topped the agenda of talks between Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and CLIA. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures New Rules for Entry to Greece via Kakavia and Evzoni Land Borders by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 New restrictions will be in place as of March 1 for those entering Greece through the Kakavia and Evzoni land border points. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Attica Stays in Strict Lockdown for Another Week by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 Strict lockdown measures will continue in Athens and the surrounding Attica region for one more week in an effort to stop the further spread of Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives EU Lawmakers Propose Testing Protocol to Get Travel Started by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 EU lawmakers are requesting that a new strategy on sustainable tourism include an EU Health Safety protocol for testing before departure. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Only Coordinated Travel Measures Can Save Summer 2021, Say Aviation Bodies by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 European aviation and tourism stakeholders are calling for coordinated Covid-19 measures in order for jobs and the upcoming summer season to be saved. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives EU Tourism Ministers Put Covid-19 Recovery Measures on Agenda by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 EU ministers responsible for tourism on March 1 will hold an informal video conference to reflect on a set of measures aimed at the sector’s recovery from Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Lufthansa Group: New Summer Flights to Greek Destinations from Munich by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 The “Europe focus” of Lufthansa Group’s leisure travel program for summer 2021 will be on Greece and the Canary Islands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greece’s Iconic Porto Carras Ready for Safe Spring Opening by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 The Porto Carras Grand Resort in Halkidiki, northern Greece, is getting ready to open its doors to discerning guests this spring. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news The Telegraph Highlights 15 ‘Perfect’ Greek Islands for post-Covid Travel by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 The Telegraph has highlighted 15 Greek islands as the “perfect” destinations for post-Covid-19 travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail