Company updates Covid-19 Cases on TUI Cruise Ship in Greece Create Confusion by GTP editing team 29 September 2020 by GTP editing team 29 September 2020 A Covid-19 scare on board TUI’s “Mein Schiff 6” cruise ship caused alarm after 12 crew members tested positive for the coronavirus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek «Τουρισμός για Όλους»: Πρόσκληση στα τουριστικά γραφεία για υποβολή αιτήσεων by GTP editing team 29 September 2020 by GTP editing team 29 September 2020 Το υπουργείο Τουρισμού άνοιξε τις αιτήσεις για τα τουριστικά γραφεία που επιθυμούν να συμμετάσχουν στο πρόγραμμα «Τουρισμός για Όλους» έτους 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Gaining Lost Ground in 2021 Key Priority for Greek Tourism After Covid-19 by GTP editing team 28 September 2020 by GTP editing team 28 September 2020 Quality, sustainable tourism practices, training and next generation upgrade works are priorities for Greece in 2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Covid-19 Drives Thessaloniki Hotel Stays Down by 1m in 8 Months by GTP editing team 28 September 2020 by GTP editing team 28 September 2020 Covid-19 has cost Thessaloniki hotels more than 1.05 million overnight stays in the first eight months of 2020, a decline of nearly 80%. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Puts New Covid-19 Management Plan into Action by GTP editing team 28 September 2020 by GTP editing team 28 September 2020 The Athens municipality has announced a new series of precautionary measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 in inner-city neighborhoods. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives WTTC Calls for Global Coordinated Approach to Rebuild Travel Confidence by GTP editing team 28 September 2020 by GTP editing team 28 September 2020 The international travel & tourism industry needs a global coordinated approach that will enhance the travel experience in the post-Covid-19 era, says the WTTC. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece German Tourism Market ‘Discovers’ Thessaloniki and Halkidiki in post-Covid-19 Era by GTP editing team 28 September 2020 by GTP editing team 28 September 2020 The tourism offerings of Thessaloniki and Halkidiki were recently presented to 40 German tourism professionals that took part in the FVW Workshop Greece 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Covid-19 Takes Toll on AEGEAN H1 2020 Turnover by GTP editing team 28 September 2020 by GTP editing team 28 September 2020 Impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and the slowdown in global travel, Greek carrier AEGEAN recorded a 64% drop in turnover in the first half of 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Renovated Symi Museum Offers Insight into Local History and Culture by GTP editing team 28 September 2020 by GTP editing team 28 September 2020 A museum complex dedicated to the long history and rich cultural heritage of the island of Symi has reopened its doors to the public following an extensive renovation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Environment Ministry Invites Ideas for a ‘Greece Without Single-use Plastics’ by GTP editing team 28 September 2020 by GTP editing team 28 September 2020 The Greek Environment Ministry is inviting citizens and enterprises to submit proposals for a “Greece without single-use plastics”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greece – TUI Optimistic as Demand Extends Tourism Season into Autumn by GTP editing team 25 September 2020 by GTP editing team 25 September 2020 Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis discussed the extension of the tourism season in Greece with TUI, as bookings are already in place for November. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy National Bank of Greece Sees Upturn in July-Aug Economic Activity by GTP editing team 25 September 2020 by GTP editing team 25 September 2020 Greece’s economic activity in July-August recorded an upturn with a positive impact of tourism, according to the country’s national bank. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greek Minister Pledges Support for the ‘People in Tourism’ by GTP editing team 25 September 2020 by GTP editing team 25 September 2020 Tax breaks and job support are among the measures taken by the Greek government to help tourism professionals impacted by the Covid-19 crisis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Additional Covid-19 Measures Announced for Greek Destinations by GTP editing team 25 September 2020 by GTP editing team 25 September 2020 Starting on Saturday, September 26, additional precautionary measures will apply to a number of Greek regions, including Attica and Trikala, with the aim to curb the spread of Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Europe’s Airlines Looking to Win Back Travelers with Lower Fares by GTP editing team 25 September 2020 by GTP editing team 25 September 2020 In an attempt to win back reluctant travelers due to Covid-19, Europe’s airline companies are bringing down their rates for September through to December. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures More Buses Soon on Athens Streets to Ease Crowding by GTP editing team 25 September 2020 by GTP editing team 25 September 2020 In efforts to ease overcrowding on public transport due to Covid-19, the transport ministry said it would be releasing 100 new KTEL intercity buses into circulation in Athens, earlier than … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates New Celestyal Experience Ship to Debut March 2021 by GTP editing team 25 September 2020 by GTP editing team 25 September 2020 Celestyal Cruises, as of March 6, 2021, will set sail for the Greek Islands and the Eastern Mediterranean with its “Experience” ship, the newest addition to its fleet. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Florina Welcomes Opening of The Lynx Mountain Resort by GTP editing team 25 September 2020 by GTP editing team 25 September 2020 The city of Florina in northern Greece has welcomed The Lynx Mountain Resort, a brand new luxury property looking to offer unique hospitality experiences. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Piraeus’ Giovanti Travel Appoints Angelos Samolis as New Sales Manager by GTP editing team 25 September 2020 by GTP editing team 25 September 2020 Giovanti Travel, a Piraeus-based travel agency, has appointed Angelos Samolis as its new sales manager. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News IATA’s 2020 Annual General Meeting in November to be Virtual by GTP editing team 25 September 2020 by GTP editing team 25 September 2020 IATA’s 2020 Annual General Meeting will take place on November 24, as a virtual event, hosted by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail