Air Travel Ryanair: New Zakynthos-Budapest and Santorini-Krakow Routes for Summer 2021 by GTP editing team 8 February 2021 by GTP editing team 8 February 2021 Ryanair will launch new routes connecting Zakynthos with Budapest and Santorini with Krakow as part of its Greek Summer 2021 schedule. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Air France-KLM: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Program for Corporate Customers by GTP editing team 8 February 2021 by GTP editing team 8 February 2021 Air France – KLM has introduced its corporate customers to its Sustainable Aviation Fuel program, enabling them to play an active role in the future of sustainable travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy SETE Expects Slow Recovery for Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 5 February 2021 by GTP editing team 5 February 2021 The recovery of Greece’s tourism industry from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic will be a gradual, slow process, according to Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greek PM Backs F&B Services with New Support by GTP editing team 5 February 2021 by GTP editing team 5 February 2021 Tax breaks and business rent exemption are among support measures announced by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for food and beverage (F&B) service providers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy WTTC: Governments Should Focus on ‘High-risk Travelers’ by GTP editing team 5 February 2021 by GTP editing team 5 February 2021 The WTTC is urging governments to abandon the concept of ‘high-risk countries’ as it stigmatizes entire nations and also halts travel and mobility. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Panama First Country to Trial IATA Travel Pass by GTP editing team 5 February 2021 by GTP editing team 5 February 2021 Panama is the first government to participate in a trial of IATA Travel Pass, a mobile app for Covid-19 testing and vaccine information. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Minister: Greek Diet a Priority for Development of Brand Greece by GTP editing team 5 February 2021 by GTP editing team 5 February 2021 The Greek Diet and gastronomy will play an active role in the development and branding of the Greek tourism product, says Rural Development Minister Spilios Livanos. 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
Trade Associations - Gov HAPCO Partners with DMCs to Strengthen Greek Meetings Industry Voice by GTP editing team 5 February 2021 by GTP editing team 5 February 2021 The Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO) is joining forces with DMCs to strengthen the Greek meetings industry’s voice. 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 Impact on tourism economy Greek Hoteliers Hope Easter Holiday will Bring First Arrivals for 2021 by GTP editing team 4 February 2021 by GTP editing team 4 February 2021 Greek hoteliers are hoping that the Easter holiday will bring the first flow of visitors to Greece for 2021. 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
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Rebound Expected for Greek Airbnb-style Rentals in 2021 by Eleftheria Pantziou 4 February 2021 by Eleftheria Pantziou 4 February 2021 Despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, tourism experts see positive signs ahead for Greece’s short-term rental market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Arrivals to Cyprus Must Quarantine for 72 Hours and Test for Covid-19 by GTP editing team 4 February 2021 by GTP editing team 4 February 2021 Travelers from Greece to Cyprus will be obliged to self-isolate and take a Covid-19 test 72 hours after arrival as of Saturday, February 6. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Saudi Arabia Bans Entry for Travelers from 20 Countries by GTP editing team 4 February 2021 by GTP editing team 4 February 2021 Saudi Arabia has temporarily banned entry to its territory for travelers from 20 countries, aiming to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation Greece Launches Updated Road Safety Action Plan by GTP editing team 4 February 2021 by GTP editing team 4 February 2021 Greece has unveiled a €450m road safety plan that focuses on safer roads, responsible drivers, traffic education, and fair rules that apply to all. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News GNTO Explores Ways to Promote Athens Abroad by GTP editing team 4 February 2021 by GTP editing team 4 February 2021 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is exploring ways to boost the promotion of Athens to international markets. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece to Launch Electronic Platform for Greek Voters Abroad by GTP editing team 4 February 2021 by GTP editing team 4 February 2021 Greece will soon launch an electronic platform for Greek voters that live abroad, according to Interior Minister Makis Voridis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greece Formulating Plan to Re-open to Tourism by GTP editing team 3 February 2021 by GTP editing team 3 February 2021 Greece is drawing up a plan to safely re-open to tourism in 2021, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Eurocontrol: Covid-19 to Keep Air Traffic Slow to June 2021 by GTP editing team 3 February 2021 by GTP editing team 3 February 2021 Eurocontrol expects air traffic to be down by 55 to 70 percent through to June, impacted by Covid-19 measures. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
