Covid-19 Government measures Greece Announces Covid-19 Vaccination Procedure by Maria Paravantes 14 December 2020 by Maria Paravantes 14 December 2020 Greece is getting ready for one of the largest mass immunizations as it awaits the first batch of Covid-19 vaccines, according to authorities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece EU Funding Key to Upgrading Greek Island Tourism Model, Says Deputy Minister by GTP editing team 14 December 2020 by GTP editing team 14 December 2020 Channeling EU funding into modifying Greece’s tourism model to meet the demands of the changing times is key to the tourism development of the Greek islands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Leros, Lesvos, Kos, Samos and Chios Get New Extension for Lower VAT by GTP editing team 14 December 2020 by GTP editing team 14 December 2020 The five Greek islands that have received the main burden of refugee flows in Greece will continue to receive a 30% discount on VAT rates. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Hellinikon MoU Secures Greek Antiquities, Moves Project Forward by GTP editing team 14 December 2020 by GTP editing team 14 December 2020 The Greek Culture Ministry and Lamda Development agreed to protect all antiquities at Hellinikon while ensuring works proceed according to schedule. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Piraeus Port Authority Gets 3 ISO Management System Certificates from Lloyd’s Register by GTP editing team 14 December 2020 by GTP editing team 14 December 2020 The Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) has been awarded with three ISO management system certificates by Lloyd’s Register. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel AIA, Fraport Greece Airports Passenger Traffic Hits Low in November by GTP editing team 11 December 2020 by GTP editing team 11 December 2020 November passenger traffic at a number of Greece’s airports was severely impacted by the ongoing containment measures aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece and Germany Agree to Strengthen Cooperation in Tourism by GTP editing team 11 December 2020 by GTP editing team 11 December 2020 Greece and Germany have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the area of tourism, according to Greek Secretary General for Tourism Policy Vicky Loizou. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Zakynthos’ Hoteliers Applaud Announcement of Management Agency for Shipwreck Site by GTP editing team 11 December 2020 by GTP editing team 11 December 2020 Hoteliers of Zakynthos have applauded a new bill tabled in parliament that foresees the establishment of a management agency for the island’s Shipwreck beach. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Aviation Industry Welcomes EU’s Smart Mobility Plan by GTP editing team 11 December 2020 by GTP editing team 11 December 2020 Aviation bodies in Europe have welcomed the European Commission’s Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy, which promotes EU’s green and digital transformation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Extends Period for Museum Loans by GTP editing team 11 December 2020 by GTP editing team 11 December 2020 A bill amendment tabled in parliament will give Greek museums the right to loan moveable art works to international entities for up to 50 years. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Two Katikies Hotels Among First in the World to Get Health Security ‘Seal of Approval’ by GTP editing team 11 December 2020 by GTP editing team 11 December 2020 Greek hotels Katikies Santorini and Katikies Mykonos are among the first in the world to become Sharecare Health Security Verified with Forbes Travel Guide. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level IATA: Greece Sets Example in Aviation Support by Maria Paravantes 10 December 2020 by Maria Paravantes 10 December 2020 IATA has identified a measure Greece took to support aviation in Covid-19 times, as a successful example of stimulating passenger growth. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greek Tourism Minister Tables Safe Travel Proposals at UNWTO Crisis Meet by GTP editing team 10 December 2020 by GTP editing team 10 December 2020 Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis presented 5 proposals for tourism’s recovery, during the UNWTO’s 7th Global Tourism Crisis Committee meeting. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Covid-19 Impact on Air Transport to be Worse in Europe by GTP editing team 10 December 2020 by GTP editing team 10 December 2020 Europe in 2021 is expected to be the worst-hit in terms of airline losses (-$11.9 billion) due to the impacts of Covid-19 on air transport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Greece’s Tourist Guides Call for Extra Aid Due to Covid-19 by GTP editing team 10 December 2020 by GTP editing team 10 December 2020 Greece’s professional tourist guides are calling on the government to extend financial support through to March 2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EU Presents Green, Smart and Affordable Mobility Plan by GTP editing team 10 December 2020 by GTP editing team 10 December 2020 The European Commission has presented a plan for green, smart and affordable mobility, aiming to cut emissions by 90% by 2050. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Agios Nikolaos Chapel in Athens Reopens after Restoration by GTP editing team 10 December 2020 by GTP editing team 10 December 2020 The historic round chapel of Agios Nikolaos Thon in Athens has reopened its doors to the public following restoration works. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hospitality Management Company ‘homm’ Adds New Property in Voula to Portfolio by Nikos Krinis 10 December 2020 by Nikos Krinis 10 December 2020 homm, a Greek hospitality management company that deals with vacation rentals and boutique hotels management, has acquired a new property in Voula, near the Athenian Riviera. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Santorini’s Selene Restaurant Collaborates with Michelin-starred Chef Botrini by GTP editing team 10 December 2020 by GTP editing team 10 December 2020 The Selene Restaurant on Santorini has announced a new collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Ettore Botrini. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives WTM London Publishes Manifesto for Safer, Smarter and Greener Tourism Industry by GTP editing team 10 December 2020 by GTP editing team 10 December 2020 WTM London has published a Travel & Tourism Manifesto to guide policy-makers with concrete solutions to present and future challenges. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail