Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues UNWTO: Vaccines, Digital Solutions to Give Travel a Boost by GTP editing team 5 July 2021 by GTP editing team 5 July 2021 The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is forecasting that vaccination campaigns and the integration of digital solutions for safe travel will help ease restrictions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Opens to More non-EU Tourists, Extends Travel Rules by GTP editing team 2 July 2021 by GTP editing team 2 July 2021 Greece is easing Covid-19 travel restrictions for more non-EU citizens, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece will No Longer Accept Negative Self-test Results for Island Air Travel by GTP editing team 2 July 2021 by GTP editing team 2 July 2021 The Greek authorities have changed and extended the rules that all passengers must follow to travel from the mainland to the islands on domestic flights. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece ‘Tourism can be the Doctor of Greek Economy’ this Year, Says Minister by GTP editing team 2 July 2021 by GTP editing team 2 July 2021 Targeted and efficient use of EU funds are key to restoring tourism to Greece post-Covid-19, which will in turn bolster the economy, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Support on national & EU level Schinas: Recovery Aid to Lead Greece into New European Era by GTP editing team 2 July 2021 by GTP editing team 2 July 2021 The wealth of EU resources allocated to Greece for recovery after Covid-19 are set to bring the country into the new era, according to European Commission VP Margaritis Schinas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates New Hotel ‘IVIS 4’ to Open in the Center of Athens by GTP editing team 2 July 2021 by GTP editing team 2 July 2021 Greek hospitality management company Modus & Amplio has announced the opening of its new partner hotel, IVIS 4 Boutique Hotel, in Athens on July 15. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Updates Rules for Ferry Travel from the Mainland to the Islands by GTP editing team 1 July 2021 by GTP editing team 1 July 2021 The Greek authorities have announced some changes to the rules for ferry travel from the mainland to the islands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy BoG: Tourism Uncertainty May Slow Greek Economy Rebound by GTP editing team 1 July 2021 by GTP editing team 1 July 2021 Although the Greek economy is showing signs of recovery, the uncertainty due to emerging Covid-19 virus mutations and their potential impact on tourism pose a risk, says the Bank of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Netherlands Puts Greece Under Code ‘Yellow’ for Travel by GTP editing team 1 July 2021 by GTP editing team 1 July 2021 The Dutch government has updated its travel advisory for the EU, with all of Greece changing to ‘yellow’ (limited measures against Covid-19). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Travelers from Canada, Qatar, Saudi Arabia Should be Allowed to Enter the EU, Says Council by GTP editing team 1 July 2021 by GTP editing team 1 July 2021 Canada, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia are among the countries for which the European Council recommends member states to lift restrictions for travel into the EU. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2021 Year in Review EU Digital COVID Certificate for Travel Officially Takes Off by GTP editing team 1 July 2021 by GTP editing team 1 July 2021 The EU Digital COVID Certificate, which will facilitate safe travel in the European Union during the Covid-19 pandemic, officially launched on July 1. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Oxford Economics: Greece Tourism Recovery Gathers Speed by GTP editing team 30 June 2021 by GTP editing team 30 June 2021 Greece is following in the footsteps of Europe, where the rebound in tourism post-Covid-19 is already underway, according to Oxford Economics. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Int’l Tourism Crash May Cost Global Economy $4 Trillion, Says Report by GTP editing team 30 June 2021 by GTP editing team 30 June 2021 The crash in international tourism due to the Covid-19 pandemic could cause a loss of more than $4 trillion to the global GDP for 2020 and 2021, says a new … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Auditor: EU Airlines Failing to Protect Passenger Rights by GTP editing team 30 June 2021 by GTP editing team 30 June 2021 Airlines in Europe have failed to protect the rights of passengers during the Covid-19 pandemic, including not offering refunds, according to the European Court of Auditors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Bloomberg: Greece in Top 20 Best Places to Be During Covid-19 by GTP editing team 29 June 2021 by GTP editing team 29 June 2021 Greece is making reopening progress moving up in Bloomberg’s June resilience ranking and entering the Top 20 best places to be in during Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Travel Industry Urges One Line on EU Covid Certificate Verification by GTP editing team 29 June 2021 by GTP editing team 29 June 2021 The travel industry is urging member states to harmonise the verification standards of the EU Digital COVID Certificate to ensure a smooth passenger experience. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Covid-19: Greece Decides Vaccinated-only and Mixed Spaces as of Mid-July by Maria Paravantes 29 June 2021 by Maria Paravantes 29 June 2021 Greece announced that starting July 15, entertainment and F&B venues would be divided into Covid-19 vaccinated-only and mixed spaces. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Poll: 7 in 10 Europeans will Travel for Holidays this Year by GTP editing team 29 June 2021 by GTP editing team 29 June 2021 A new Euronews poll shows that seven in ten Europeans will travel for holidays this year and four in five are willing to carry vaccine passports for international travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Cyprus will Accept EU Digital COVID Certificates from Travelers as of July 1 by GTP editing team 29 June 2021 by GTP editing team 29 June 2021 Cyprus will allow entry to travelers holding a valid EU Digital COVID Certificate from the competent public authorities of EU member states as of July 1. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Crete: New Pignolia Suites to Welcome Guests from July 1 by Nikos Krinis 29 June 2021 by Nikos Krinis 29 June 2021 The new Pignolia Suites complex on the island of Crete is getting ready to welcome guests from July 1. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail