Covid-19 Government measures Greece Changes Covid-19 Risk Map, Sets New Rules for November by Nikos Krinis 2 November 2020 by Nikos Krinis 2 November 2020 Greece’s color-coded Covid-19 risk-assessment map has changed and new measures are scheduled to be in force as of November 3. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Support on national & EU level Common EU Digital PLF to Launch for Safe Travel in Europe by Nikos Krinis 29 October 2020 by Nikos Krinis 29 October 2020 The European Commission is preparing to launch a common EU digital Passenger Locator Form (PLF) as one of its measures to facilitate safe travel in the post-Covid-19 era. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece TUI’s Plans Include Opening More Hotels in Greece by Nikos Krinis 26 October 2020 by Nikos Krinis 26 October 2020 Opening more hotels in Greece is included in TUI’s strategy, according to TUI Hotels & Resorts Head of Project Scouting Dieter Kornek. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Anestis Michaloudis: ‘ONOMA Hotel Offers Personalized Smart Living Experiences to Guests’ by Nikos Krinis 21 October 2020 by Nikos Krinis 21 October 2020 “ONOMA offers personalized smart living services and is not just another 5-star hotel in Thessaloniki,” says Anestis Michaloudis, the GM of Anatolia Hospitality’s newest addition. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece’s Hotel Chamber President Re-elected to HOTREC Executive Committee by Nikos Krinis 20 October 2020 by Nikos Krinis 20 October 2020 Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President Alexandros Vassilikos has been re-elected as an Executive Committee (ExCom) Member of HOTREC, the European umbrella association of hotels, restaurants and cafés. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates TUI: Bookings to Greece for 2021 are ‘Outstandingly Good’ by Nikos Krinis 19 October 2020 by Nikos Krinis 19 October 2020 Travel giant TUI sees bookings to Greece for 2021 looking ‘outstandingly good’, following the country’s successful tourism restart in the post-Covid-19 era. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Workshop Educates Greek Companies on Gaining Access to German-speaking Markets by Nikos Krinis 19 October 2020 by Nikos Krinis 19 October 2020 We Productions and Alpha Marketing are planning to launch actions to help Greek businesses gain access to German-speaking markets. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews SuitePad’s Products are Changing the Game for Hoteliers – Interview with Miltos Karatzimas by Nikos Krinis 19 October 2020 by Nikos Krinis 19 October 2020 Miltos Karatzimas highlights the benefits that Suitepad’s products can bring hotels and explains how digital solutions can help hoteliers in a Covid-19 world. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Covid-19: Aviation, Tourism Sectors Not Happy with EU Guidance on Travel Restrictions by Nikos Krinis 14 October 2020 by Nikos Krinis 14 October 2020 Aviation and tourism bodies are disappointed with the EU’s guidance to member states on better coordinating Covid-19 travel measures. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues EU Countries Agree on Common Approach to Travel Restrictions Linked to Covid-19 by Nikos Krinis 13 October 2020 by Nikos Krinis 13 October 2020 EU ministers have agreed to coordinate better on Covid-19 travel measures with a 3-common criteria, a colour-coded map and a framework for possible restrictions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2020 Year in Review - GTP Covid-19 Kept 40% of Greece’s Hotels Closed in 2020 by Nikos Krinis 12 October 2020 by Nikos Krinis 12 October 2020 Only 60 percent of all hotels in Greece managed to operate during this year’s tourism season after the country’s Covid-19 lockdown, according to a new report by ITEP. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Unveils Online Map with Covid-19 Risk by Regional Unit by Nikos Krinis 9 October 2020 by Nikos Krinis 9 October 2020 Greece has introduced a risk-assessment map for citizens to track the spread of Covid-19 by regional unit and keep up to date on the latest safety restrictions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues England Removes 5 Greek Islands from Quarantine List by Nikos Krinis 8 October 2020 by Nikos Krinis 8 October 2020 Five Greek islands have been removed from the quarantine list for arrivals to England and placed on the “travel corridor” exempt list. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Anatolia Hospitality Appoints Anestis Michaloudis as Chief Operating Officer by Nikos Krinis 7 October 2020 by Nikos Krinis 7 October 2020 Greek hotel company Anatolia Hospitality has appointed Anestis Michaloudis as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Greek Hoteliers Brace Themselves for a Tough Winter Due to Covid-19 Impact by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2020 by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2020 Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President Alexandros Vassilikos sees a tough winter ahead for hotels in Greece due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives EU Tourism Ministers Call for Coherent European Response to Preserve Free Movement by Nikos Krinis 30 September 2020 by Nikos Krinis 30 September 2020 EU tourism ministers are calling for a coherent European response to help the recovery of travel and tourism from the Covid-19 pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Hotel Chamber and Phocuswright Announce Strategic Partnership by Nikos Krinis 30 September 2020 by Nikos Krinis 30 September 2020 The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels is joining forces with Phocuswright, a leading global tourism industry research company, for its virtual 4th International Hospitality Forum to take place on November 23. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Federico Santos Shares Philosophy of Puro Hospitality Management: ‘We Want to be a Strategic Partner to Hoteliers’ by Nikos Krinis 30 September 2020 by Nikos Krinis 30 September 2020 Federico Santos shares Puro Hospitality Management’s vision which is to be a valuable and strategic partner to hoteliers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Support on national & EU level Greece Revises Law on Vouchers for Canceled Travel Due to Covid-19 by Nikos Krinis 24 September 2020 by Nikos Krinis 24 September 2020 Greece has revised regulations on refund claims for bookings of airlines, ferries, yachts, hotels and travel packages that were canceled due to Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: PM Mitsotakis Appeals to Greeks to Follow Rules to Help Avoid Lockdown by Nikos Krinis 24 September 2020 by Nikos Krinis 24 September 2020 PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has called on the Greeks to be vigilant and respect the current health and safety measures to limit the spread of Covid-19 and avoid a second lockdown. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail