Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Misleading UK Press Impacting Greek Tourism, Says South Aegean Chief by GTP editing team 18 August 2020 by GTP editing team 18 August 2020 The governor of the South Aegean Region is calling on the Tourism Ministry to rectify “false claims” in the UK press with regard to the number of Covid-19 cases in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Sprays Streets to Curb Coronavirus Spread by GTP editing team 17 August 2020 by GTP editing team 17 August 2020 The Municipality of Athens will disinfect the city’s streets and squares in efforts to limit the spread of Covid-19 as hundreds of Athenians return from their holidays. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Travel Bloggers Greece Returns to Travel and Explores Argolida by GTP editing team 17 August 2020 by GTP editing team 17 August 2020 Travel Bloggers Greece spent four days in Argolida to explore the destination’s tourism options and highlight local attractions, nature and cuisine. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Announces Extra Covid-19 Measures as Infections Rise by GTP editing team 14 August 2020 by GTP editing team 14 August 2020 Greece has announced a series of new precautionary measures to curb the spread of Covid-19, including extra restrictions for the islands of Paros and Antiparos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greek Covid-19 Curfew for Bars and Restaurants Extends to Athens by GTP editing team 14 August 2020 by GTP editing team 14 August 2020 Greece’s overnight curfew for bars and restaurants, imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19, will extend to businesses in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19 Restrictions Imposed on Paros and Antiparos Islands by GTP editing team 14 August 2020 by GTP editing team 14 August 2020 The Greek government has imposed restrictions on the islands of Paros and Antiparos to curb the spread of the Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Almost 200 Beaches in Attica Approved for Water Quality – List by GTP editing team 14 August 2020 by GTP editing team 14 August 2020 Some 200 beaches in the Attica Region, which includes surrounding islands, have been approved for the quality of their waters. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Adds 16 New Elements to National Intangible Cultural Heritage Index by GTP editing team 14 August 2020 by GTP editing team 14 August 2020 The Greek Culture Ministry has announced the inclusion of 16 new elements to Greece’s National Directory of Intangible Cultural Heritage. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Responds to Evia Flood Disaster with Nine Relief Measures by GTP editing team 12 August 2020 by GTP editing team 12 August 2020 Greek authorities have announced nine relief actions for the residents of central Evia, which was recently devastated by flash floods. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Thessaloniki Fair Cancelation Due to Covid-19 Causes Stir by GTP editing team 12 August 2020 by GTP editing team 12 August 2020 The cancelation of the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), due to Covid-19, has prompted the reaction of stakeholders. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Mykonos Business Owners Furious Over Covid-19 Curfew for Bars and Clubs by GTP editing team 12 August 2020 by GTP editing team 12 August 2020 Business owners on the popular island of Mykonos are against a government decision that requires nightclubs and bars to close at midnight as a preventative measure against Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Suspends Building Permits Outside Planning Zones on Mykonos and Santorini by GTP editing team 12 August 2020 by GTP editing team 12 August 2020 The Greek Environment Ministry has suspended the issuance of new building permits for tourist facilities on plots of land outside planning zones on Mykonos and Santorini. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek PM Pledges Compensation for Flood-hit Evia by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis pledged immediate support for those who suffered damages due to flash floods which recently hit Central Evia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news The Greek 4: New Tourism Campaign Puts Spotlight on Four Aegean Islands by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 Greece has launched a new campaign to promote its “Greek 4” – four islands of the Northeast Aegean: Lesvos, Chios, Samos and Leros. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Elounda Hills Mega Marina Gets Green Light by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 A 202-berth marina, part of the Elounda Hills tourism project to go up on Crete, has received the go-ahead following a joint ministerial decision. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece and Egypt Enter Exclusive Economic Zone Agreement by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 Greece and Egypt have entered into a maritime agreement that defines the Exclusive Economic Zones in the Eastern Mediterranean between the two countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19 Restrictions Imposed on Greek Island of Poros by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 Greek health authorities have announced emergency restrictions for the island of Poros, after at least 13 people were found to be positive to Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greek Islands See ‘Satisfying’ Tourist Numbers in July by Nikos Krinis 7 August 2020 by Nikos Krinis 7 August 2020 A number of Greek islands saw “satisfying” tourist arrival numbers in July, with local authorities underlining that Greece continues to be on the minds of holidaymakers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level ‘Chania, Always Pure’ Campaign Targets Greek and European Travelers – Video by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 Aiming to attract European and Greek travelers, the Chania Chamber has launched a new campaign that features the city as an ideal destination for safe holidays. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Works for New Golf Courses on Schedule at Costa Navarino by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 The development of two new golf courses at Costa Navarino in Messinia, stretching over 150 hectares at Navarino Hills, is progressing according to schedule. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail