Event News WTM Virtual to Hold On Demand Sessions by GTP editing team 22 October 2020 by GTP editing team 22 October 2020 The WTM Virtual event will offer a series of pre-recorded On Demand Virtual Sessions so visitors can keep up-to-date with the latest trends in travel and tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Διπλή βράβευση για το ξενοδοχείο Holiday Inn Athens – Attica Ave. Airport West by GTP editing team 22 October 2020 by GTP editing team 22 October 2020 Το ξενοδοχείο Holiday Inn Athens – Attica Ave. Airport West τιμήθηκε με δύο χρυσά βραβεία στα Greek Hospitality Awards 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Greece’s 8-month Tourism Revenue Down by €10.5bn by GTP editing team 21 October 2020 by GTP editing team 21 October 2020 Greece’s tourism sector saw revenue drop by 10.5 billion euros in the first eight months of the year, according to Bank of Greece data. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Greece’s Small Accommodation Facilities Face Liquidity Troubles by GTP editing team 21 October 2020 by GTP editing team 21 October 2020 Occupancy levels at Greece’s small accommodation facilities this year stood at only 25 percent, due to the impact of Covid-19 on tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Heathrow Airport Introduces Pre-flight Covid-19 Testing by GTP editing team 21 October 2020 by GTP editing team 21 October 2020 London’s Heathrow Airport is now carrying out rapid one-hour Covid-19 tests before passengers board for travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Announces Covid-19 ‘Red Alert’ for Kastoria by GTP editing team 21 October 2020 by GTP editing team 21 October 2020 Local lockdown measures will be imposed on the regional unit of Kastoria in Greece as of Friday, October 23, in an effort to contain the spread of Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Greek Accommodation, F&B Services See August Revenue Tumble by GTP editing team 21 October 2020 by GTP editing team 21 October 2020 Accommodation and food & beverage (F&B) businesses in Greece saw revenues plummet in August as a result of Covid-19 disruption. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ‘Elevate Greece’ Startup Platform Attracting Hundreds of Applications by GTP editing team 21 October 2020 by GTP editing team 21 October 2020 Elevate Greece, the official platform for the Greek startup ecosystem, has already attracted almost 400 applications during the first six days of its operation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Katerini Municipality Looks to Build Successful City Brand by GTP editing team 21 October 2020 by GTP editing team 21 October 2020 The Municipality of Katerini in northern Greece is looking to create a new brand identity for the city that will attract travelers in the post-Covid-19 era. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Tenders Online Auction for Xenia Property in Komotini Begins by GTP editing team 21 October 2020 by GTP editing team 21 October 2020 The bidding process for a concession for the historic Xenia hotel in Rodopi, Komotini, has launched via an e-auction by the Public Properties Company (ETAD). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news GNTO Promotes Athens and Pelion to French Market by GTP editing team 21 October 2020 by GTP editing team 21 October 2020 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) recently introduced French journalists to the tourism offerings of Athens and Mount Pelion. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Celestyal Cruises Offers Complimentary Travel Insurance by GTP editing team 21 October 2020 by GTP editing team 21 October 2020 Celestyal Cruises will provide complimentary travel insurance for new, individual bookings made through to November 30, for sailings during March-June 2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives ITB Asia Kicks Off 1st Virtual Event: Reinventing Travel in the New Normal by GTP editing team 21 October 2020 by GTP editing team 21 October 2020 Spearheading recovery in the travel industry, the ITB Asia 2020 virtual event kicked off today with ITB Community, MICE Show Asia and Travel Tech Asia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Support on national & EU level Greece Tables EU-wide Rapid Testing Proposal to Restart Travel by GTP editing team 20 October 2020 by GTP editing team 20 October 2020 Greece is calling for the implementation of rapid testing for Covid-19 at all European airports in order to enable travel and ensure the safety of travelers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Global Tourism Voices Say ‘Coordination’ is Needed for Recovery from Covid-19 by GTP editing team 20 October 2020 by GTP editing team 20 October 2020 Tourism’s recovery from Covid-19 needs strong coordination that will accelerate the lifting of travel restrictions, ensure safe travel and support businesses and jobs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Still Attracting Travelers in October by GTP editing team 20 October 2020 by GTP editing team 20 October 2020 The airports of Rhodes, Kos, Santorini and Mykonos so far have welcomed over 130,600 visitors in October. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Covid-19 Hits Younger Ages in Thessaloniki Creating Concerns by GTP editing team 20 October 2020 by GTP editing team 20 October 2020 Thessaloniki authorities are alarmed over new Covid-19 cases increasing among younger age groups as well as a spike in the number of infections. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Report: Greece Among 10 Best-selling Honeymoon Destinations for 2021 by GTP editing team 20 October 2020 by GTP editing team 20 October 2020 Greece is on the list of the Top 10 Best-selling Honeymoon Destinations for 2021 that has been released by international travel specialist Kuoni. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Grigoris Tasios to Serve Second Term as President of Hellenic Hoteliers Federation by GTP editing team 20 October 2020 by GTP editing team 20 October 2020 Greek hotelier Grigoris Tasios has been elected to serve a second term as the president of the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Qatar Airways: 99.988% of Passengers Flown COVID-19-free by GTP editing team 20 October 2020 by GTP editing team 20 October 2020 Qatar Airways’ monitoring and hygiene program has resulted in more than 99.988% of passengers travelling Covid-19-free on board its aircraft since February 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail