Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Hotels in Thessaloniki Consider Closing Until Covid-19 Begins to Subside by GTP editing team 23 October 2020 by GTP editing team 23 October 2020 Thessaloniki Hotels Association President Andreas Mandrinos has painted a gloomy picture for the city’s hotels, which are facing hard times due to Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news New Tourist Guide School Opens in Rethymno, Crete by GTP editing team 23 October 2020 by GTP editing team 23 October 2020 A new school for tourist guides has opened in Rethymno, Crete, as part of the Tourism Ministry’s efforts to upgrade tourism education. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives GNTO Presents the Way Greece Opened for Tourism Amidst Covid-19 by GTP editing team 23 October 2020 by GTP editing team 23 October 2020 The measures Greece implemented for the safe opening of tourism in summer 2020 were presented by the GNTO to the World Travel & Tourism Council’s president and members. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News CNT Places Athens Among Friendliest Cities in Europe by GTP editing team 23 October 2020 by GTP editing team 23 October 2020 Condé Nast Traveller (CNT) has placed Athens among the 10 Friendliest Cities in Europe with the most smiling, welcoming people. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Lufthansa to Deploy 4 Airbus A350-900s to Frankfurt Hub by GTP editing team 23 October 2020 by GTP editing team 23 October 2020 For the duration of the winter timetable, Lufthansa will be deploying four of the currently parked Airbus A350-900s to its hub in Frankfurt. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ITB Asia 2020 Virtual Attracted 35,000 Travel Professionals by GTP editing team 23 October 2020 by GTP editing team 23 October 2020 The ITB Asia 2020 travel trade show this year welcomed over 35,000 tourism professionals to its first virtual event. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Only Ferry Flights Allowed at Kastoria Airport by GTP editing team 23 October 2020 by GTP editing team 23 October 2020 Restrictions have been announced for Kastoria Airport “Aristotelis”, as part of Greece’s preventive measures to limit the further spread of Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek To YES to Shipping Forum 2020 έρχεται στις 29 Οκτωβρίου by GTP editing team 23 October 2020 by GTP editing team 23 October 2020 To YES to Shipping Forum 2020, θα λάβει χώρα την Πέμπτη 29 Οκτωβρίου, στα πλαίσια του Posidonia Web Forums Week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek O όμιλος Electra Hotels & Resorts στηρίζει τον αγώνα κατά του καρκίνου του μαστού by GTP editing team 23 October 2020 by GTP editing team 23 October 2020 Ο Όμιλος Electra Hotels & Resorts στηρίζει το έργο του Πανελλήνιου Συλλόγου Γυναικών με Καρκίνο Μαστού «Άλμα Ζωής». 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Announces Masks Everywhere, Late Night Curfew as Covid-19 Cases Surge by GTP editing team 22 October 2020 by GTP editing team 22 October 2020 Masks must now be worn everywhere in Greece and a late night curfew will go into effect for high-risk areas, to curb the rising spread of Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Mykonos Added to UK’s Safe Travel List by GTP editing team 22 October 2020 by GTP editing team 22 October 2020 Mykonos has been added to the UK’s “travel corridor” list, meaning that travelers arriving from the Greek island, as of October 25, will no longer have to isolate. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece Looks to Extend Operation of ‘Quarantine Hotels’ by GTP editing team 22 October 2020 by GTP editing team 22 October 2020 The Greek Tourism Ministry submitted a legislative amendment in Parliament which foresees Greece’s “quarantine hotels” extending their operation until late November. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Commission Approves €450m Greek Covid-19 Support Scheme for Businesses by GTP editing team 22 October 2020 by GTP editing team 22 October 2020 Tourism enterprises in Greece, impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, will be able to tap into a 450-million-euro Greek funding program approved by the the European Commission. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news GNTO Examines Opening Greek Tourism Bureau in Melbourne by GTP editing team 22 October 2020 by GTP editing team 22 October 2020 In an attempt to reach out to the Australian market, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is examining the creation of bureau in Melbourne. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy MEPs Demand Visa-free Travel to US for All EU Citizens by GTP editing team 22 October 2020 by GTP editing team 22 October 2020 MEPs have called for the 12-month suspension of the visa waiver for US nationals due to restrictions still imposed by the United States on four EU countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greece Aiming to Tap Into Public Assets by GTP editing team 22 October 2020 by GTP editing team 22 October 2020 Greece is looking to capitalize on dozens of public assets in an attempt to boost state coffers and drive the economy, according to Public Properties Company (ETAD) CEO Stefanos Vlastos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Mohegan’s Casino Project in Greece to Take 3 Years After Permit Issue by GTP editing team 22 October 2020 by GTP editing team 22 October 2020 The first integrated resort and casino to be constructed in Greece, at the former Athens airport in Hellinikon, is expected to take three years to complete. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Electric Bus Test Run Taking Place in Athens Center by GTP editing team 22 October 2020 by GTP editing team 22 October 2020 A new public electric bus has begun its first test run through the center of Athens and is in service for passengers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture ‘Greece 2021’ Video for Anniversary of 1821 Revolution Goes Public by GTP editing team 22 October 2020 by GTP editing team 22 October 2020 The “Greece 1821-2021” organizing committee has revealed a video dedicated to the 200th anniversary since the Greek War of Independence. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Active Media Group: Top Agency in Sports Tourism for 2nd Consecutive Year by GTP editing team 22 October 2020 by GTP editing team 22 October 2020 Active Media Group won a total of 14 honors at the Sports Marketing Awards 2020, including the “Sports Marketing Agency of the Year 2020” title. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail