COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece New Rules for Ferry Travel in Greece post-Covid-19 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 Greece has announced measures for the safe operation of ferries throughout the country during the post-Covid-19 period, to take effect from Monday, May 18. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece: Stage 3 of Easing Covid-19 Restrictions – Shopping Malls to Open by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 Greece will open its shopping malls on May 18, as part of the third stage of easing lockdown measures taken to limit the spread of Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Extends Flight Ban for Seven Countries by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has announced that the temporary ban on flights between Greece and seven countries has been extended. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece New Rules for Yachts in Greece post-Covid-19 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 Greece has announced new measures for the safe operation of pleasure boats in the country during the post-Covid-19 period, to take effect from Monday, May 18. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece New Rules for Guided Tours in Greece post-Covid-19 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 Tourist guides in Greece have been informed on rules to follow when giving guided tours at archaeological sites and museums in the country during the post-Covid-19 period. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Minister Aiming for All Greek Destinations to Welcome Tourists by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 The Tourism Ministry is aiming for all destinations in Greece to welcome tourists once the Covid-19 travel restrictions are lifted. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece Works on Plan for Island, Mainland Health Coverage by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 The Greek Health Ministry is drawing up an action plan to meet the potential health needs of tourists on the Greek islands and at mainland destinations in the aftermath of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Historical Sites in Greece Ready to Welcome Visitors Again – Video by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 The Culture Ministry has released a video that highlights some of Greece’s most symbolic archaeological sites, which will reopen on May 18. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Post-Covid-19 Quarantine Measures for Arriving Travelers Not Necessary, Says WTTC by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 The WTTC is urging EU member states to “carefully” reflect before deciding whether travel arrivals, once borders are open, need to self-isolate. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Baltic States Launch EU’s First ‘Travel Bubble’ Allowing Free Movement by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia have created the first “travel bubble” or corridor among Baltic countries, allowing EU residents to move freely from one country to the other. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens’ Landmark Omonia Square Reopens to the Public – Video by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 The landmark Omonia Square in Athens has reopened to the public after extensive renovation and upgrade works. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ICCA: Thessaloniki Moves Up for Attracting Business Events by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 Thessaloniki registered a significant rise as an international MICE destination in 2019, moving from the 93rd position to the 70th, according to ICCA. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Grecotel Announces the Opening of its Resorts in Greece by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 Grecotel Hotels & Resorts is getting ready to open its resorts, located at popular Greek destinations including Attica, Mykonos and the Peloponnese, from July 1. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Lufthansa Group Expands Service with June Flight Schedule by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 The airlines of the Lufthansa Group are significantly expanding their services by adding new destinations to their June schedule. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Drive-in Cinema Festival to Open in Athens by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 A drive-in cinema festival will open its doors in the suburb of Glyfada, south of Athens’ city center. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Covid-19: Greece Ready to Present Protocols for Air, Ferry and Road Transport by GTP editing team 14 May 2020 by GTP editing team 14 May 2020 Greece is getting ready to announce its health protocols for the safe operation of air, ferry and road transport during the post-Covid-19 period. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece EU Borders Can Reopen for Summer 2020 in Three Steps by GTP editing team 14 May 2020 by GTP editing team 14 May 2020 The European Commission has proposed for EU member states to take a gradual approach to lifting Covid-19 travel restrictions, comprised of three phases. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Survey: Travelers Say No to Quarantine Measures on Arrival by GTP editing team 14 May 2020 by GTP editing team 14 May 2020 Post-Covid-19 quarantine measures on arrival would further damage confidence in air travel, according to a survey by IATA. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece Says Safety of Visitors and Hosts a Top Priority by GTP editing team 14 May 2020 by GTP editing team 14 May 2020 Enabling travel without endangering the lives of holidaymakers is of utmost importance for Greece, Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said during an interview on BBC World News, 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Airlines, Travel Agents Say EU Covid-19 Guidelines for Vouchers are ‘Confusing’ by GTP editing team 14 May 2020 by GTP editing team 14 May 2020 Europe’s airlines and travel agents said that the Commission’s recommendations for travel in Covid-19 times are confusing, unclear and non-binding. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail