Company updates Epirus Palace Hotel Donates Medical Supplies to Ioannina Hospital by GTP editing team 7 April 2020 by GTP editing team 7 April 2020 Aiming to help curb the spread of Covid-19 in Greece, the Epirus Palace Congress & Spa hotel has donated medical supplies to the Ioannina University Hospital. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Athens Municipality Offers Arts and Culture Online by GTP editing team 7 April 2020 by GTP editing team 7 April 2020 The Municipality of Athens is offering everyone the chance to enjoy a wide selection of cultural programs and shows online – right from the comfort of their home. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level NFL Athens Running Event Goes Virtual by GTP editing team 7 April 2020 by GTP editing team 7 April 2020 The organizers of the No Finish Line (NFL) Athens running event, in May, will hold a symbolic virtual event on social media with the race’s athletes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek OΑΕΔ: Παράταση προγράμματος κοινωνικού τουρισμού by GTP editing team 7 April 2020 by GTP editing team 7 April 2020 O ΟΑΕΔ παρατείνει το πρόγραμμα Κοινωνικού Τουρισμού 2019-2020, για διάστημα ίσο με τη διάρκεια των έκτακτων μέτρων που έχουν ληφθεί για τον περιορισμό του Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Phāea Resorts: A Message from the co-CEOs by GTP editing team 7 April 2020 by GTP editing team 7 April 2020 The co-CEOs of Phāea Resorts on Crete have sent a message to their partners and friends in travel informing that they are constantly evaluating the Covid-19 situation and adjusting their decisions … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Ionian Island Waterway Network Operation Deferred to 2021 by GTP editing team 6 April 2020 by GTP editing team 6 April 2020 The operation of the first waterway network in Greece, set to link the Ionian islands, has been deferred to 2021 due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Support on national & EU level Greece Bets on Contemporary Culture with €15m Boost by GTP editing team 6 April 2020 by GTP editing team 6 April 2020 The Greek government will allocate 15 million euros in funds to enhance contemporary culture and support artists during the Covid-19 pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Covid-19: Germany Suspends Refund Obligation of Airlines for Canceled Flights by GTP editing team 6 April 2020 by GTP editing team 6 April 2020 The so-called “Corona-Cabinet” of the German Federal Government has decided to temporarily suspend the reimbursement obligation for flights canceled due to a Covid-19 pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Europe’s Hard-hit Aviation Industry Calls on EU to ‘Act Now’ by GTP editing team 6 April 2020 by GTP editing team 6 April 2020 Europe’s aviation stakeholders are ringing alarm bells calling on EU lawmakers to take action now and protect the industry as the Covid-19 crisis pushes ahead. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: Greece Imposes Curfew on Mykonos by GTP editing team 6 April 2020 by GTP editing team 6 April 2020 Greek authorities have imposed a strict curfew on the residents of Mykonos for the next 14 days, in efforts to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Greece’s East Med Yacht Show 2020 Postponed by GTP editing team 6 April 2020 by GTP editing team 6 April 2020 The East Med Yacht Show 2020, a prime yachting event scheduled to take place in Piraeus during May, has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Emirates Gets Approval to Fly Certain Passenger Flights by GTP editing team 6 April 2020 by GTP editing team 6 April 2020 Emirates has received approval to carry passengers outbound from the UAE to some destinations in Europe as of April 6. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines Make All Fare Types Rebookable by GTP editing team 6 April 2020 by GTP editing team 6 April 2020 Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines are changing their ticket fare structure, aiming to create even more flexibility for their customers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek ΙΝΣΕΤΕ: Εκπαιδευτικά webinars για τους ανθρώπους του τουρισμού by GTP editing team 6 April 2020 by GTP editing team 6 April 2020 Ο εκπαιδευτικός πυλώνας του ΙΝΣΕΤΕ σχεδιάζει και υλοποιεί εκπαιδευτικά webinars για τους ανθρώπους του τουρισμού. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Support on national & EU level Covid-19: Greece Planning Targeted Actions for Tourism Sector by GTP editing team 5 April 2020 by GTP editing team 5 April 2020 The Greek government is planning targeted actions for tourism to limit the Covid-19 outbreak’s impact on the sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Extends Covid-19 Social Distancing Restrictions Until April 27 by GTP editing team 4 April 2020 by GTP editing team 4 April 2020 The social distancing measures in Greece, taken to curb the spread of Covid-19, will be extended by three weeks until April 27. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Support on national & EU level Covid-19: Commission Approves €2bn Greek Guarantee Measure to Support Companies by GTP editing team 3 April 2020 by GTP editing team 3 April 2020 The European Commission has approved a €2 billion Greek guarantee measure to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy ING Study: Greece Among Eurozone Economies Vulnerable to Covid-19 Shock by GTP editing team 3 April 2020 by GTP editing team 3 April 2020 The spread of Covid-19 will have a significant impact on growth in Greece, with recovery after the crisis subsides expected to be slower, according to a study by ING. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Global Air Passenger Traffic Sees Steepest Decline Since 9/11, Says IATA by GTP editing team 3 April 2020 by GTP editing team 3 April 2020 Global air passenger traffic in February 2020 experienced its steepest decline in demand since 9/11, according to IATA. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives The Telegraph: Greece First on Travel List After Covid-19 Crisis by GTP editing team 3 April 2020 by GTP editing team 3 April 2020 The Telegraph’s travel editor Oliver Smith says Greece is the first holiday destination he intends to visit when the Covid-19 crisis ends. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail