COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece The ‘Greek Summer Feeling’ Spreads to the World via New Tourism Campaign by GTP editing team 11 August 2020 by GTP editing team 11 August 2020 The Greek National Tourism Organization has teamed up with Bloomberg to launch the new “Greek Summer Feeling” digital campaign. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek ΙΝΣΕΤΕ: Νέα δράση βελτίωσης προσόντων των εργαζόμενων στον τουρισμό by GTP editing team 11 August 2020 by GTP editing team 11 August 2020 Πρόσκληση εκδήλωσης ενδιαφέροντος για συμμετοχή στη δράση «Κατάρτιση και Πιστοποίηση γνώσεων και δεξιοτήτων Εργαζομένων σε επιχειρήσεις του τουριστικού κλάδου» δημοσίευσε το ΙΝΣΕΤΕ. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Ακύρωση της διοργάνωσης Serifos Sunset Race 2020 by GTP editing team 11 August 2020 by GTP editing team 11 August 2020 Η Οργανωτική Επιτροπή του Serifos Sunset Race ανακοίνωσε την ακύρωση της διοργάνωσης που ήταν προγραμματισμένη για το Σαββατοκύριακο 12-13 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Στη κυκλοφορία ξανά η γέφυρα Βασιλικού – Εκτάκτως δωρεάν δρομολόγια στην πορθμειακή γραμμή Ερέτρια – Ωρωπός by GTP editing team 11 August 2020 by GTP editing team 11 August 2020 Η Περιφέρεια Στερεάς Ελλάδας ναυλώνει εκτάκτως για την Τρίτη, 11 Αυγούστου 2020, πλοίο τύπου ferry boat, που θα εκτελεί δωρεάν δρομολόγια στην πορθμειακή γραμμή Ερέτρια – Ωρωπός. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Negative Covid-19 Test Mandatory for Entry to Greece from Five Countries by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 Greece will require a negative Covid-19 test for travelers entering the country from Sweden, Czech Republic, Belgium, Spain and The Netherlands as of August 17. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek PM Pledges Compensation for Flood-hit Evia by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis pledged immediate support for those who suffered damages due to flash floods which recently hit Central Evia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: Greece Announces Changes for Travel Through Land Borders by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 All travelers entering Greece’s land borders as of August 17 will be obliged to present a negative Covid-19 test result. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: Greece Cancels Thessaloniki Fair, Sets Curfew for Bars in Popular Destinations by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 Greece will impose new Covid-19 measures, which include cancelling the 85th TIF and the setting of a curfew for bars in destinations such as Mykonos and Santorini. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Extends Labor Contract Suspension Period for Covid-hit Tourism Businesses by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 Greek tourism business employers impacted by Covid-19 will still be able in August and September to suspend employee contracts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greece Announces Urban Transport Network Upgrade by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 More buses, increased frequency, and additional staff are the Greek transport ministry’s top priorities as part of an overhaul in mass transport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news The Greek 4: New Tourism Campaign Puts Spotlight on Four Aegean Islands by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 Greece has launched a new campaign to promote its “Greek 4” – four islands of the Northeast Aegean: Lesvos, Chios, Samos and Leros. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Elounda Hills Mega Marina Gets Green Light by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 A 202-berth marina, part of the Elounda Hills tourism project to go up on Crete, has received the go-ahead following a joint ministerial decision. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates MSC Cruises Includes Greece in Restart Plans by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 MSC Cruises announced that it will soon resume cruises in the Mediterranean with Greek destinations included in its itineraries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Triparound Raises Extra Funds, Ready to Change How People Travel by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 Triparound, a Greek travel-planning startup company, recently raised additional funding of $800,000 from a team of Greek and international angel investors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ITB Virtual Convention to Focus on Hospitality and Covid-19 Crisis by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 The virtual ITB Berlin Convention on August 11 will hold three online sessions and focus on the hotel industry and the current crisis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greek PM Vows to Support Tourism Sector Work Force by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the state would support tourism sector employees who have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Travelers to Greece from Malta Must Have Negative Covid-19 Test by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 All travelers entering Greece from Malta as of August 12 will be obliged to present a negative molecular test result (PCR) for Covid-19 upon arrival. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: No Standing Customers Allowed in Bars and Clubs in Greece by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 The Greek government has extended a ban on standing customers in all bars, clubs, live music venues, bar-restaurants and cafe-bars until August 31. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece and Egypt Enter Exclusive Economic Zone Agreement by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 Greece and Egypt have entered into a maritime agreement that defines the Exclusive Economic Zones in the Eastern Mediterranean between the two countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level US Urges Citizens to ‘Reconsider’ Travel to Greece Due to Covid-19 by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 The US State Department has issued a new advisory for Greece urging its citizens to reconsider plans for travel due to increasing cases of Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail