COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greek Tourism Minister Visits Romania Ahead of Summer Re-opening by GTP editing team 18 March 2021 by GTP editing team 18 March 2021 Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis is on an official visit to Romania as part of an awareness-raising effort ahead of Greece’s re-opening to tourists in May. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues EU’s Digital Green Certificate No Risk to Personal Data by GTP editing team 18 March 2021 by GTP editing team 18 March 2021 The launch of an EU-wide Digital Green Certificate for travel will not put data protection at risk, according to European Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Examines Softer Measures to Address Covid-19 Fatigue by Maria Paravantes 18 March 2021 by Maria Paravantes 18 March 2021 Greece is planning to implement a “smart strategy” that will encourage its citizens to contribute to the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA Travel Pass Successfully Trialed on First International Flight by GTP editing team 18 March 2021 by GTP editing team 18 March 2021 The first traveler using the IATA Travel Pass app arrived on March 17 in London from Singapore. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Peloponnese Region Upgrades Corinth Isthmus Tourist Info Center by Eleftheria Pantziou 18 March 2021 by Eleftheria Pantziou 18 March 2021 In efforts to improve the travel experience of visitors, the Peloponnese Region has upgraded the Corinth Isthmus Tourist Info Center. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2021 Year in Review EU Moves Forward with Greece’s Proposal on Digital Green Certificate for Travel by Nikos Krinis 17 March 2021 by Nikos Krinis 17 March 2021 Greece welcomed the EU’s proposal for the launch of a Digital Green Certificate to facilitate travel, an idea first tabled in January by the country’s PM himself. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives EU Aiming to Launch ‘Digital Green Certificate’ for Travel by Summer by GTP editing team 17 March 2021 by GTP editing team 17 March 2021 The European Commission is aiming to launch a Digital Green Certificate by this summer to facilitate safe travel inside the EU during the Covid-19 pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Commission Urges EU States to Agree on Common Re-Opening Strategy by GTP editing team 17 March 2021 by GTP editing team 17 March 2021 The European Commission has called on member states to endorse a common reopening strategy including the issuing of “green certificates” for safe travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Aviation, Travel & Tourism Sectors Welcome EU-wide Digital Green Certificate Idea by Maria Paravantes 17 March 2021 by Maria Paravantes 17 March 2021 The world’s aviation, tourism and travel sectors have warmly welcomed the idea of an EU-wide digital green certificate verifying Covid-19 vaccination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Video: Commissioner Schinas and SETE Exchange Views on EU’s Digital Green Certificate by GTP editing team 17 March 2021 by GTP editing team 17 March 2021 The key elements of the Digital Green Certificate, which is expected to enable restriction-free travel in Europe, were discussed during a teleconference between the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) and European … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece’s Cruise Ship Owners Union Prepares for Restart by GTP editing team 17 March 2021 by GTP editing team 17 March 2021 The Union of Cruise Ship Owners and Maritime Agencies (EEKFN) is taking action to prepare for the restart of the cruise season in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives European Commission to Propose Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate for Travel by Nikos Krinis 16 March 2021 by Nikos Krinis 16 March 2021 The European Commission this week will submit its proposal for the establishment of an EU-wide digital Covid-19 vaccination certificate to facilitate safe travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Covid-19 Aviation Directives Keep Passenger Traffic Down in Greece by GTP editing team 16 March 2021 by GTP editing team 16 March 2021 Passenger traffic at Greek airports continued its downward trend in February due to Covid-19 travel restrictions and aviation directives. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Seeking Ways to Re-open Retail Amid Covid-19 Fatigue by Maria Paravantes 16 March 2021 by Maria Paravantes 16 March 2021 Greece’s committee of health experts will convene on Wednesday to discuss the possibility of easing Covid-19 measures and re-opening retail. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece’s Loutraki Set to Launch 2021 Tourism Campaign by Eleftheria Pantziou 16 March 2021 by Eleftheria Pantziou 16 March 2021 The Loutraki Tourism Organization is ready to launch its tourism campaign for 2021 that will focus mainly on domestic travelers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel WTTC Welcomes $14bn Support Package for US Airlines by GTP editing team 16 March 2021 by GTP editing team 16 March 2021 US airlines are set to receive renewed financial backing to tune of the $14 billion after Unites States’ lawmakers approved a new payroll assistance package. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Extends Domestic Flight Restrictions Until March 22 by GTP editing team 13 March 2021 by GTP editing team 13 March 2021 All non-essential travel between Greek prefectures remains prohibited until March 22, according to an updated aviation directive. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece will Have a Better Tourism Year in 2021, Says Minister by GTP editing team 12 March 2021 by GTP editing team 12 March 2021 Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis told Reuters that he is sure Greece will have a better tourism year than in 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2021 Year in Review Brits Put Greece in Top 5 Destinations for 2021 Travel by GTP editing team 12 March 2021 by GTP editing team 12 March 2021 Greece was included among the top 5 destinations for British travelers in tickets issued once the UK government announced plans to resume international travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures No Extra Covid-19 Rules for Clean Monday Holiday in Greece by GTP editing team 12 March 2021 by GTP editing team 12 March 2021 Greek authorities will not impose extra Covid-19 restrictions for the upcoming three-day Clean Monday holiday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail