Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Greece Unveils Face Masks Inspired by its Cultural Heritage by GTP editing team 7 September 2020 by GTP editing team 7 September 2020 Greece’s Archaeological Resources Fund has launched a collection of textile face masks featuring prints and drawings inspired by the country’s rich cultural heritage. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Thessaloniki and Halkidiki Get Ready to Host ‘FVW Workshop Greece 2020‘ by GTP editing team 7 September 2020 by GTP editing team 7 September 2020 Thessaloniki and Halkidiki are getting ready to host the FVW Workshop Greece 2020, the annual meeting of FVW magazine that focuses on the German tourism market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues EU Looks to Make Travel Easy with Colour-coded Covid-19 Map of Countries by GTP editing team 4 September 2020 by GTP editing team 4 September 2020 The European Commission has proposed to simplify travel during Covid-19 times with a common colour code for destinations and a set of measures. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Covid-19: Wales Puts Six Greek Islands on Quarantine List by GTP editing team 4 September 2020 by GTP editing team 4 September 2020 Travelers arriving to Wales from six Greek islands must now self-isolate for 14 days, according to a decision by the Welsh Government. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Minister Defends Reopening Greek Tourism Market in Covid-19 Times by GTP editing team 4 September 2020 by GTP editing team 4 September 2020 Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis highlights the importance of Greece reopening its tourism market despite the difficult conditions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Support on national & EU level Central Macedonia Backs Covid-19-hit Businesses with €150m by GTP editing team 4 September 2020 by GTP editing team 4 September 2020 The Central Macedonia Region will allocate 150 million euros to local businesses, tourism enterprises included, impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Airports: Vanishing Traffic, Collapsing Revenues – Analysis by GTP editing team 4 September 2020 by GTP editing team 4 September 2020 The global airport industry is confronted with vanishing traffic and collapsing revenues as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, an ACI World analysis reveals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece WTTC Launches Protocols for Safe Adventure Travel by GTP editing team 4 September 2020 by GTP editing team 4 September 2020 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled its latest protocols that focus on measures to ensure the reopening of adventure tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Costa Cruises Introduces Covid-19 Tests for All Guests On Board its Ships by GTP editing team 4 September 2020 by GTP editing team 4 September 2020 In view of its restart, Costa Cruises has announced that it will perform Covid-19 swab tests to all guests before boarding. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Lufthansa Group Pays €2.6 Billion in Ticket Refunds for First Half of the Year by GTP editing team 4 September 2020 by GTP editing team 4 September 2020 The airlines in the Lufthansa Group have so far reimbursed around 2.6 billion euros to a total of 6 million customers for refund claims from the first half of the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Tourism Minister Tells CNN he’s Proud of How Greece Reopened to Visitors by GTP editing team 3 September 2020 by GTP editing team 3 September 2020 Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis told CNN that he is proud of how Greece reopened to tourism, given the difficult conditions due to the Covid-19 crisis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Greek Economy Shrinks by 15.2% in Q2 by GTP editing team 3 September 2020 by GTP editing team 3 September 2020 Greece saw its GDP plunge by 15.2% in the second quarter of 2020 compared to the same period a year ago, affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to ELSTAT. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greece Steps Up Number of Daily Covid-19 Tests by GTP editing team 3 September 2020 by GTP editing team 3 September 2020 Greece has improved its position in the world ranking regarding the number of Covid-19 tests conducted daily per 1 million residents. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Athens Airport Updates Passenger Traffic Still Down at Athens Airport Due to Covid-19 by GTP editing team 3 September 2020 by GTP editing team 3 September 2020 Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) in August was below the respective 2019 levels by 60.4%, amounting to some 1.2 million passengers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level WHO Praises Athens for Protecting the Vulnerable During Covid-19 Pandemic by GTP editing team 3 September 2020 by GTP editing team 3 September 2020 The World Health Organization (WHO) has praised Athens for the measures taken to protect the city’s vulnerable groups during the Covid-19 pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Travelers Share Their Love for Rhodes via New Campaign by GTP editing team 3 September 2020 by GTP editing team 3 September 2020 Travelers from all over the world are sharing their love for Rhodes in a new digital campaign that aims to attract new visitors to the island. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Most Covid-19 Cases in Greece Not from Inbound Tourism by GTP editing team 2 September 2020 by GTP editing team 2 September 2020 Most of Greece’s Covid-19 cases have resulted from non-compliance with health and safety regulations and not from inbound tourism, according to Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Tourism Minister: Greece Doing Best to Protect Visitors and Locals by GTP editing team 2 September 2020 by GTP editing team 2 September 2020 Greece is doing everything in its power to ensure the safety of the traveling public and of residents, Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis told BBC Radio4. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Reopens to Russian Tourists with Negative Covid-19 Test Results by GTP editing team 2 September 2020 by GTP editing team 2 September 2020 Greece will open its borders to Russian citizens under certain conditions as of September 7, according to a government decision. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Scotland Places Greece on Covid-19 Quarantine List by GTP editing team 2 September 2020 by GTP editing team 2 September 2020 Starting from Thursday, September 3, travelers arriving to Scotland from Greece will be required to quarantine for 14 days. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail