Air Travel Covid-19 Keeps Greece’s Passenger Traffic Down in October by GTP editing team 13 November 2020 by GTP editing team 13 November 2020 The Covid-19 pandemic continued to have a negative effect on air travel to Greece in October, according to recent data from the country’s airports. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Parliament Approves Greek Tourism Agreements with Portugal, Egypt, Cyprus and Kazakhstan by GTP editing team 13 November 2020 by GTP editing team 13 November 2020 The Greek parliament has approved agreements on tourism issues between Greece and four countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Support on national & EU level Greece to Receive Over 25m Doses of Covid-19 Vaccine Once Available by GTP editing team 13 November 2020 by GTP editing team 13 November 2020 Greece will receive more than 25 million doses of a vaccine for the coronavirus in early 2021, according to Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Mount Athos Bans Pilgrimage Due to Coronavirus by GTP editing team 13 November 2020 by GTP editing team 13 November 2020 The monastic community of Mount Athos will remain closed to all pilgrims until the end of November due to the coronavirus pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Paros Airport Upgrade Project Secures Funding by GTP editing team 13 November 2020 by GTP editing team 13 November 2020 The project for improving and expanding infrastructure at the new airport on the Greek island of Paros has secured NSFR funds of over 43 million euros. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates TUI’s Payments Delay Upsets Greek Hoteliers by GTP editing team 13 November 2020 by GTP editing team 13 November 2020 Greek hoteliers are claiming their businesses are at stake, after TUI issued contract amendments that will delay payment for accommodation booked at Greek hotels this year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece to Offer 50% Tax Cut in Bid to Attract Workers from Abroad by GTP editing team 13 November 2020 by GTP editing team 13 November 2020 Greece is preparing a law that will offer tax incentives to professionals who decide to work in the country and move their tax residence there. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Novotel Athènes Stays Open with ALLSAFE Services by GTP editing team 13 November 2020 by GTP editing team 13 November 2020 Novotel Athènes has announced that it will remain open, while Greece is facing the challenge of the Covid-19 pandemic, and continue offering its services to customers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Travel Marketplace Διατίθεται ολοκαίνουργιο Golf Car σε προνομιακή τιμή by GTP editing team 13 November 2020 by GTP editing team 13 November 2020 Το Varos Village Hotel & Residences διαθέτει προς πώληση Golf Car ολοκαίνουργιο, αμεταχείριστο, ατρακάριστο, με εγγύηση, φυλασσόμενο σε γκαράζ. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy WTM Virtual: Experts, Aviation Bodies and Hoteliers Get Together at ITIC Investment Summit by GTP editing team 13 November 2020 by GTP editing team 13 November 2020 Representatives from all sectors of travel and tourism took part in the ITIC Investment Summit, held during WTM Virtual, to discuss ways to boost business recovery and restore traveller confidence. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hospitality Challenge: 30 Top Finalists Announced by UNWTO and Sommet Education by GTP editing team 13 November 2020 by GTP editing team 13 November 2020 UNWTO and Sommet Education have announced the 30 finalists of the Hospitality Challenge, an initiative designed to accelerate recovery in the tourism sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ‘Travel Bloggers Greece’ Reveals a Place Where Time Stands Still: Kasos by GTP editing team 13 November 2020 by GTP editing team 13 November 2020 “Kasos is a delightful island where time stands still and luxury lies in simplicity,” say Travel Bloggers Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Covid-19: UK Removes Greece from its ‘Travel Corridor’, Leaves Five Islands on Safe List by GTP editing team 12 November 2020 by GTP editing team 12 November 2020 Travelers arriving to the UK from anywhere in Greece, except from five islands, must self-isolate for 14 days as of November 14. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ICAO Updates ‘Take-off’ Guidelines for Aviation’s Recovery from Covid-19 by GTP editing team 12 November 2020 by GTP editing team 12 November 2020 ICAO has updated its ‘Take-off’ guidelines, which aim to restore air connectivity and give travelers the confidence they need to fly again in Covid-19 times. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Greek Island Chios to Receive More Tourism Promotion by GTP editing team 12 November 2020 by GTP editing team 12 November 2020 The Greek Tourism Ministry is planning additional actions to further enhance the tourism promotion of the northeast Aegean island of Chios. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece GNTO: Sustainable Development a Priority in Greece’s Tourism Campaigns by GTP editing team 12 November 2020 by GTP editing team 12 November 2020 Sustainable development is a priority for Greece, that the Greek National Tourism Organization will continue to promote through its tourism campaigns. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Celestyal Cruises Launches New Global Brand Identity by GTP editing team 12 November 2020 by GTP editing team 12 November 2020 Celestyal Cruises has unveiled a new global brand identity inspired by Greece and the Greek “Love of Life”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Submits ‘Apples’ as its Official Film Entry in 2021 Oscars by GTP editing team 12 November 2020 by GTP editing team 12 November 2020 Greece has submitted “Apples” as its official entry for “Best International Feature Film” at the 2021 Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Imposes Night Curfew from 9pm to 5am to Slow Covid-19 by GTP editing team 11 November 2020 by GTP editing team 11 November 2020 The Greek government has announced a night curfew from 9 pm to 5 am, aiming to further limit movement in the country to curb the rise of Covid-19 cases. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Brits Looking Towards Greece for 2021 Spring, Summer Travel by GTP editing team 11 November 2020 by GTP editing team 11 November 2020 Despite a general hesitation for travel in the post-Covid-19 era, British travelers are showing an interest in spending their holidays in Greece next year, according to ABTA. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail