Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greek Minister in Madrid for UNWTO’s Global Tourism Crisis Committee Meeting by GTP editing team 17 January 2021 by GTP editing team 17 January 2021 Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis will attend the UNWTO Global Tourism Crisis Committee’s first meeting of the year, which will take place in Madrid, Spain. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Extends Ban on Non-essential Domestic Air Travel by GTP editing team 17 January 2021 by GTP editing team 17 January 2021 Greece has extended its temporary ban on non-essential domestic air travel until January 25. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA, WTTC Welcome Pre-departure Covid-19 Testing Travel Rule of US and UK by GTP editing team 15 January 2021 by GTP editing team 15 January 2021 IATA and the WTTC have welcomed the US and UK rule on pre-departure testing as a major step towards the return of international travel and reopening markets without quarantine. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Hellinikon Metropolitan Park Gets Green Light by GTP editing team 15 January 2021 by GTP editing team 15 January 2021 Greece’s Central Council of Architecture has approved a landscaping study for the creation of a Metropolitan Park in the area of Hellinikon on the Athenian Riviera. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Celestyal Announces 2021 Cruise Season Start Date, New Terminal at Lavrion Port by GTP editing team 15 January 2021 by GTP editing team 15 January 2021 Celestyal Cruises has announced its 2021 season resumption date and new dedicated terminal at Lavrion Port for its 3- and 4-night Iconic Aegean itineraries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Visit Greece App Named Best Application of the Year at e-volution Awards 2021 by GTP editing team 15 January 2021 by GTP editing team 15 January 2021 The Visit Greece App has been named best mobile application of the year at the e-volution Awards 2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Webinars on ‘Dark Tourism’ Guided Tours Announced by FEG and Clio Muse by GTP editing team 15 January 2021 by GTP editing team 15 January 2021 The European Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (FEG) and Clio Muse Tours are organizing 30 educational webinars on dark tourism guided tours. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Διαδικτυακή συζήτηση του ΕΑΠ: Το Σήμερα, το Αύριο και το Μετά του Ελληνικού Τουρισμού by GTP editing team 15 January 2021 by GTP editing team 15 January 2021 Το Ελληνικό Ανοικτό Πανεπιστήμιο και το ΜΠΣ ΔΤΕ διοργανώνουν διαδικτυακή ημερίδα, με τίτλο «Παρεμβαίνουμε στο διάλογο για τον Τουρισμό της επόμενης ημέρας». 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Tourism Minister: Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate Not Required for Greece Entry by GTP editing team 14 January 2021 by GTP editing team 14 January 2021 A Covid-19 vaccination certificate will not be required for travel to Greece, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Τουριστικά λεωφορεία: Κατάργηση ανανέωσης ηλεκτρονικού αναγνώσιμου σήματος by GTP editing team 14 January 2021 by GTP editing team 14 January 2021 Καταργείται η υποχρέωση εφοδιασμού ηλεκτρονικού αναγνώσιμου σήματος στα φορτηγά οχήματα (ΔΧ) και στα τουριστικά λεωφορεία (ΔΧ) κάθε τετραετία. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Covid-19 Restrictions: Tourism and Travel-related Information by GTP editing team 14 January 2021 by GTP editing team 14 January 2021 The Greek Tourism Ministry reminds of the rules that are in force for hospitality, tourism and travel during Greece’s Covid-19 lockdown. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives ECDC Covid-19 Map Shows Europe’s ‘Green’ Areas are in Greece by GTP editing team 14 January 2021 by GTP editing team 14 January 2021 The updated colour-coded Covid-19 map of the European Center for Disease Control and Prevention (ECDC) shows that the only green areas in Europe are in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues US to Require Negative Covid-19 Tests for International Travelers by GTP editing team 14 January 2021 by GTP editing team 14 January 2021 All international travelers to the United States will have to present a negative Covid-19 test result to be allowed admission into the country as of January 26. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Deloitte Plan for Astypalea Paves Way for Sustainable Growth by GTP editing team 14 January 2021 by GTP editing team 14 January 2021 Delloitte Greece has developed a strategic plan to transform the Greek island of Astypalea into a sustainable destination for residents and visitors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Ambassador Pyatt Announces US Campaign to Commemorate Greece’s Bicentennial by GTP editing team 14 January 2021 by GTP editing team 14 January 2021 US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt has announced the launch of a year-long campaign by the US Mission to commemorate the 200 years since the Greek War of Independence. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Life-size Replica of Athens’ Herodion Shines at China’s Harbin Ice Festival by GTP editing team 14 January 2021 by GTP editing team 14 January 2021 An impressive life-size replica of Athens’ Herod Atticus Odeon, made exclusively of ice, is on display at the Harbin International Ice & Snow Festival in China. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Norwegian to Stop All Long-haul Flights by GTP editing team 14 January 2021 by GTP editing team 14 January 2021 Oslo-based airline Norwegian will stop all long-haul flights and focus on creating a strong short-haul route network. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greek PM Confident About Tourism in Summer 2021 by GTP editing team 13 January 2021 by GTP editing team 13 January 2021 Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has expressed optimism that tourism activity in Greece will be much better this summer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Air Traffic Nosedives to 30-year Low in 2020 by GTP editing team 13 January 2021 by GTP editing team 13 January 2021 Air traffic to Greece in 2020 dropped to a record 30-year low of 19.7 million arrivals as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data of the Hellenic Civil … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: More Areas in Greece Put Under Strict Lockdown by GTP editing team 13 January 2021 by GTP editing team 13 January 2021 Greek authorities will tighten lockdown measures in Argolida and Sparti due to high coronavirus infection rates. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail