Announcements in Greek Έκτακτη επιδότηση για την ενίσχυση των επιχειρήσεων τουριστικών λεωφορείων by GTP editing team 29 July 2020 by GTP editing team 29 July 2020 Στην κρίσιμης σημασίας ενίσχυση, μέσω ειδικής επιδότησης, των επιχειρήσεων οι οποίες διαθέτουν τουριστικά λεωφορεία, αναφέρθηκε ο υπουργός Τουρισμού, κ. Χάρης Θεοχάρης, μιλώντας στη Βουλή. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Travel Intent to Greece Continues to Gain Momentum, Says Sojern by GTP editing team 29 July 2020 by GTP editing team 29 July 2020 Travel intent to Greece in the post-coronavirus world has revived and continues to gain momentum at a greater pace than other markets, says Sojern. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece is Laying the Foundations for Tourism’s Future, Says Minister by GTP editing team 29 July 2020 by GTP editing team 29 July 2020 Greece’s gradual opening to tourism aims to boost the country’s economy, following the outbreak of Covid-19, says Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA: Air Travel to Return to pre-Covid-19 levels in 2024 by GTP editing team 29 July 2020 by GTP editing team 29 July 2020 Global passenger traffic is expected to return to 2019 levels in 2024, a year later than previously projected, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Coronavirus-related Checks to Increase on Mykonos by GTP editing team 29 July 2020 by GTP editing team 29 July 2020 The Greek Ministry of Citizen Protection will step up checks to make sure all businesses on the island of Mykonos are complying with rules announced to curb the spread of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel WTTC Calls for Covid-19 Testing at All Airports by GTP editing team 29 July 2020 by GTP editing team 29 July 2020 The WTTC is calling upon governments to carry out Covid-19 testing at airports in order to ensure the return of safe travels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Germany Decides to Impose Covid-19 Tests to Travelers from ‘Risk Countries’ by GTP editing team 29 July 2020 by GTP editing team 29 July 2020 Travelers returning to Germany from “risk countries” will have to undergo a Covid-19 test or be quarantined for 14 days, the government has announced. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards TripAdvisor: Best Hotels in Greece on 2020 Travelers’ Choice Awards List by GTP editing team 29 July 2020 by GTP editing team 29 July 2020 Over 20 Greek hotels, located in some of the country’s most popular tourism destinations, are included on TripAdvisor’s 2020 Travelers’ Choice Awards for Hotels list. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Samos Invites Travelers to Explore its Alternative Tourism Side by GTP editing team 29 July 2020 by GTP editing team 29 July 2020 The Municipality of Eastern Samos has launched a new website that offers information on the alternative tourism activities and products offered on the island. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s First Underwater Museum Makes Headlines in Int’l Media by GTP editing team 29 July 2020 by GTP editing team 29 July 2020 Greece’s first underwater museum, located off the coast of the islet of Peristera near Alonissos, has attracted the attention of international media. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Tsikeli Hotel Invites Travelers to Explore Meteora by GTP editing team 29 July 2020 by GTP editing team 29 July 2020 Tsikeli Hotel has reopened and is inviting travelers to explore Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage site in central Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sport events Navarino Challenge 2020: New Sports Activities and Experiences by GTP editing team 29 July 2020 by GTP editing team 29 July 2020 New sports activities and experiences await people of all ages at the Navarino Challenge 2020 that will take place at Costa Navarino during October 16-18. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Thousands of Tourists Fly to Five Greek Islands in July by GTP editing team 28 July 2020 by GTP editing team 28 July 2020 Since Greece opened its borders on July 1, following the Covid-19 lockdown, five Greek islands have been recording the arrival of thousands of tourists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Covid-19 Pushes International Tourist Arrivals Down by 56% During Jan-May by GTP editing team 28 July 2020 by GTP editing team 28 July 2020 Travel restrictions and border shutdowns imposed in response to Covid-19 led to a 56% year-on-year drop in tourist arrivals between January and May. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Six Greek Ports will Open to Cruise Ships in August by GTP editing team 28 July 2020 by GTP editing team 28 July 2020 Six ports in Greece will be open to cruise ships as of August 1, the Greek Tourism Ministry has announced. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Covid-19: Greek Hotels See Low Demand in July, Can’t Predict August Occupancy by GTP editing team 28 July 2020 by GTP editing team 28 July 2020 Almost a month after Greece reopened to tourism, hotels in the country are seeing sluggish demand and are unsure of what will happen in August. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: Face Masks Now Compulsory at More Indoor Spaces in Greece by GTP editing team 28 July 2020 by GTP editing team 28 July 2020 As of July 29, face masks will be mandatory for people visiting a number of indoor public spaces in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level South Aegean Islands Promoted as Sports Tourism Destinations – Video by GTP editing team 28 July 2020 by GTP editing team 28 July 2020 The South Aegean Region has released a new video to promote the Cyclades and Dodecanese islands as prime sports tourism destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Thessaly Becomes First ‘Bike Friendly’ Region in Greece by GTP editing team 28 July 2020 by GTP editing team 28 July 2020 Thessaly has become the first “Bike Friendly” region in Greece, following the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between regional authorities and NatTour. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Varmy Hotel Welcomes Guests to Ierapetra, Crete by GTP editing team 28 July 2020 by GTP editing team 28 July 2020 The Varmy Hotel is welcoming guests back to Ierapetra on the island of Crete, with the aim to offer prime hospitality services in a safe environment. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail