Air Travel Greece Issues Guidance for Air Travel, Extends Flight Restrictions by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 Greece’s domestic and international flight restrictions have been extended as part of the government’s efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greek Growth Strategy: Proactive Actions Needed to Bolster Tourism Sector by Maria Paravantes 30 November 2020 by Maria Paravantes 30 November 2020 A number of proactive actions to support Greek tourism are included in a roadmap for Greece’s recovery, proposed by a committee chaired by Nobel Prize-winning economist Christopher Pissarides. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greeks Await PM’s Announcements on Covid-19 Lockdown by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to make announcements by the end of the week on the government’s next step regarding Greece’s second nationwide lockdown. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Reports: US Considers Lifting Restrictions for Travel to Europe by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 Americans may soon be able to travel to countries in Europe as the United States examines lifting bans introduced in March to contain the spread of Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Pissarides Recovery Plan for Greece Proposes Uniform Taxation by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 A single taxation policy for all incomes is at the center of a plan for Greece’s economic recovery, proposed by a committee headed by Nobel Prize-winning economist Christopher Pissarides. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Cruise Industry to Lose Almost $20bn Due to Covid-19 Pandemic by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 The entire cruise industry is expected to lose almost $20 billion in revenue amid the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, a 71% plunge year-over-year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy New Zealand, Japan & Taiwan Most Covid-19 Resilient by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 New Zealand, Japan and Taiwan have the most effective handling of the Covid-19 pandemic to date, according to a “Covid Resilience Ranking” by Bloomberg. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Support on national & EU level Greece’s Tourism, Culture and Agrifood to Benefit from EU Emergency Funding by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 Tourism is among Greece’s areas to receive support from EU emergency funds released to help member states recover from the Covid-19 health crisis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greece Aiming to Go Beyond ‘Sun and Sea’ Tourism Model by Nikos Krinis 27 November 2020 by Nikos Krinis 27 November 2020 The GNTO is aiming to take Greek tourism to the next level, beyond the already established “sun and sea” offer, and provide a new travel experience to visitors, focused on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Intra-European Travel Interest Strong for 2021, Says ETC by Maria Paravantes 27 November 2020 by Maria Paravantes 27 November 2020 Europeans are still interested in traveling and appear to be planning trips in 2021 despite Covid-19 resurgence, according to the European Travel Commission (ETC). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Aviation Bodies: Flexible Slot Use a Must for Air Transport Recovery by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 Global aviation organizations are calling on regulators worldwide to adopt more flexible slot rules and preserve air transport connectivity. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Study: Greece Gives Good Example on How to Protect Jobs During Covid-19 by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 Greece’s job retention approach during the Covid-19 pandemic successfully mitigated the possibility of large-scale unemployment, according to a recent study. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates New Campaign to Put Greece’s Outdoor Activities in Spotlight by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 Greek tourism promotion body Marketing Greece is planning a new campaign to promote the outdoor tourism activities offered in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Rebuilding Air Connectivity: Routes and ACI World Partner to Help Airports by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 Routes and ACI World have partnered to provide guidance for airports at a world level to help them recover from the Covid-19 crisis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Tinos Municipality Takes Tourism Forward with Technology by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 The Tinos Municipality has launched two new tourism applications for smartphones, aiming to facilitate travelers and create unique holiday experiences. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy ITB India Goes All-virtual for 2021 Event by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 Due to the ongoing Covid-19 travel restrictions, the inaugural ITB India will take place as an entirely virtual event during April 7 – 9, 2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Extends Second Lockdown Until December 7 by GTP editing team 26 November 2020 by GTP editing team 26 November 2020 Greece’s second nationwide lockdown will be extended until December 7 in efforts to limit the spread of Covid-19 in the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Minister: Tourism Not to Blame for Second Covid-19 Wave in Greece by GTP editing team 26 November 2020 by GTP editing team 26 November 2020 Tourism cannot be blamed for the recurrence of the Covid-19 pandemic in Greece, says Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives G20 Leaders Agree to Facilitate post-Covid-19 Travel and Tourism by GTP editing team 26 November 2020 by GTP editing team 26 November 2020 Facilitating tourism and resuming safe travel were among the issues discussed at the G20 summit held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Passenger Traffic Down by 81% at European Airports by GTP editing team 26 November 2020 by GTP editing team 26 November 2020 Passenger traffic at European airports has decreased by 81 percent as a result of quarantine-based travel restrictions, ACI Europe said. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail