2020 Year in Review – GTP

Greece’s first vaccinations against the coronavirus were performed on December 27, in accordance with the country’s vaccination operation “Eleftheria”.

Aviation is one of the sectors that will be affected from the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union.

Greek tourism professionals are expecting a slow post-Covid-19 recovery, with only 2% appearing optimistic that the sector will bounce back in 2021, says MRB.

Deep losses for the airline industry will continue into 2021 due to the impact of Covid-19, says the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Greece, out of 50 countries, has been ranked as the fifth best tourism brand in 2020, according to a survey conducted by market research firm Ipsos.

Greece will enter a second national lockdown on November 7 to halt a second wave of Covid-19 cases.

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.

Nine tourism projects, which include a number of luxury resorts, are among the 14 strategic investments taking place in Greece, following government approval.

Greece is proceeding with major investments in the areas of tourism, energy and technology, with the recently announced Microsoft deal leading the way.

The European Commission intends to extend the suspension of EU regulations on airport slots for the 2020/2021 winter season, until 27 March 2021.

Fraport Greece has completed renovation and upgrade works at 11 out of the 14 Greek regional airports it manages and operates.

The Greek tourism sector is expected to see travel receipts from abroad add up to only between €3.5-4 billion for 2020, compared to over €18 billion in 2019, due to …

Tourism is not responsible for the recent rise in Covid-19 cases recorded in Greece, according to Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias.

Turnover for Greece’s travel agencies dropped by 90% after the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data.

Greece’s coastal shipping industry needs to find ways to remain above water as it faces the unprecedented challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to XRTC Business Consultants.

All travelers to Greece will be required to fill in the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) 24 hours – not 48 hours as was the case until now – prior to …

Works on one of the largest projects in Greece, the Hellinikon mega complex, kicked off on Friday after years of delays.

The Tourism Ministry has released the final list of Greek destinations with quarantine hotels to be used for Covid-19 isolation purposes.

Travelers planning to visit EU countries can now access a new website offering real-time information on destinations and Covid-19 safety regulations.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has officially announced the reopening of Greece after Covid-19 and the launch of the tourism season as of Monday, June 15.