Destinations news Greece’s Oia and Preveli Among Europe’s Most Romantic Destinations for Valentine’s Day by GTP editing team 11 February 2021 by GTP editing team 11 February 2021 Oia on Santorini and Preveli beach on Crete are among Europe’s Most Romantic Destinations for Valentine’s Day, according to the European Best Destinations (EBD) organization. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19 Lockdown Rules for Athens, Attica Announced by GTP editing team 10 February 2021 by GTP editing team 10 February 2021 Greek authorities have tightened lockdown restrictions in Athens and the surrounding Attica region to stop the further spread of Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives More Countries Consider Covid-19 Health Passport Idea by Maria Paravantes 10 February 2021 by Maria Paravantes 10 February 2021 One by one countries across the globe are announcing or considering plans to allow admission to tourists with proof of Covid-19 vaccination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2021 Year in Review Fraport Greece Completes Makeover of 14 Greek Regional Airports by GTP editing team 10 February 2021 by GTP editing team 10 February 2021 Fraport Greece has completed its four-year infrastructure development project at the 14 regional airports under its management in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues All Travelers to UK Must Take 2 Covid-19 Tests During Quarantine by GTP editing team 10 February 2021 by GTP editing team 10 February 2021 All travelers arriving in the UK as of February 15 will be required to take two Covid-19 tests during their quarantine period. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Mykonos Mayor Discusses Tourism Restart with Minister by GTP editing team 10 February 2021 by GTP editing team 10 February 2021 Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and Mykonos Mayor Konstantinos Koukas discussed ways to safely restart tourism this summer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Joins Global Sustainable Tourism Council by GTP editing team 10 February 2021 by GTP editing team 10 February 2021 The Athens Development and Destination Management Agency has joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) as a destination member. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Athens, Attica to go into Hard Covid-19 Lockdown by Nikos Krinis 9 February 2021 by Nikos Krinis 9 February 2021 Attica, Greece, will be placed in a stricter lockdown until the end of February, in an effort to stop the further spread of Covid-19 in the region. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News ‘This is Athens’ Promotes Greek Capital to Canadian Market by GTP editing team 9 February 2021 by GTP editing team 9 February 2021 The “This is Athens” digital tourism guide and Canada’s Reach Global Marketing are joining forces to promote the Greek capital to the Canadian market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Crete: New Park Coming Up for Heraklion’s Residents and Visitors by GTP editing team 9 February 2021 by GTP editing team 9 February 2021 The Heraklion Municipality on Crete is proceeding with a large-scale project to develop a modern park in the city’s northern suburbs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news South Aegean Planning Safe 2021 Tourism Opening by GTP editing team 8 February 2021 by GTP editing team 8 February 2021 The South Aegean Region is planning to welcome tourists in the safest way and as soon as possible, according to governor, George Hatzimarkos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Ministry Releases Funds for Corinth Canal Repairs by GTP editing team 8 February 2021 by GTP editing team 8 February 2021 The Greek Development & Investments Ministry announced that it would be releasing 9 million euros for studies and upgrade works on the Corinth Canal. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Five ‘Red’ Areas in Greece See Stricter Covid-19 Measures by GTP editing team 5 February 2021 by GTP editing team 5 February 2021 Stricter Covid-19 lockdown measures will be imposed to the “red” Greek areas of Patra, Thira (Santorini), Mykonos, Halkida (Evia) and Agios Nikolaos (Crete). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: Earlier Curfew on Weekends for Athens, Thessaloniki, Halkidiki by GTP editing team 5 February 2021 by GTP editing team 5 February 2021 Greece’s night curfew will start earlier in the evening – at 6pm – every weekend in Attica (Athens), Thessaloniki and Halkidiki, due to a rise in new Covid-19 cases. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destination Specials Stay at Kallichoron to Live a Unique Experience on Astypalea Island! by GTP editing team 5 February 2021 by GTP editing team 5 February 2021 Enjoy authentic hospitality and create memories that will last a lifetime at Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel on the Greek island of Astypalea! 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Central Macedonia Film Office Brings Foreign Productions to Greece by Eleftheria Pantziou 5 February 2021 by Eleftheria Pantziou 5 February 2021 The Film Office of the Central Macedonia Region during its first months of operation managed to bring three foreign cinema productions to Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Shines Spotlight on 34 Landmark Fountains by GTP editing team 5 February 2021 by GTP editing team 5 February 2021 The Municipality of Athens is restoring 34 of the Greek capital’s landmark fountains that are located in the city’s neighborhoods, squares and other public areas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Thessaloniki’s Expo Center to Host Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics by GTP editing team 5 February 2021 by GTP editing team 5 February 2021 The Thessaloniki International Exhibition Center in northern Greece is ready to host the state’s Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics for the upcoming period. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greece’s Ionian Isles Labeled ‘Green’ on ECDC Covid-19 Map by GTP editing team 4 February 2021 by GTP editing team 4 February 2021 The Ionian islands in Greece are among the handful of areas in Europe labeled “green” on the updated colour-coded Covid-19 map of the ECDC. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Central Macedonia to Launch New Tourism Strategy for 2021 by Eleftheria Pantziou 4 February 2021 by Eleftheria Pantziou 4 February 2021 The Central Macedonia Region is preparing to launch a new tourism strategy to attract travelers for the 2021 tourism season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail