Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greece Chairs EU’s Committee of Ministers with a Covid-19 Focus by GTP editing team 18 May 2020 by GTP editing team 18 May 2020 Addressing the Covid-19 crisis is among the top priorities of Greece as Chair of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe for the second half of 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives EU Calls for Voluntary Use of Virus-tracing Apps to Fight Covid-19 by GTP editing team 18 May 2020 by GTP editing team 18 May 2020 The EU is encouraging the voluntary use of virus-tracing apps so that citizens can be warned of a potential Covid-19 infection when they travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ‘The Mykonos Project’ Gets Green Light from Council of State by GTP editing team 18 May 2020 by GTP editing team 18 May 2020 The Council of State has given the green light for the development of “The Mykonos Project”, a major tourism investment on the popular Greek island of Mykonos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Nafplion’s Perivoli Country Hotel & Retreat Invests in Sustainable Tourism by GTP editing team 18 May 2020 by GTP editing team 18 May 2020 The Perivoli Country Hotel & Retreat in Nafplion, Greece, has invested in sustainable tourism to provide guests with modern eco-friendly hospitality services. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Emirates Resumes Passenger Flights to Nine Destinations by GTP editing team 18 May 2020 by GTP editing team 18 May 2020 Emirates, as of May 21, will operate scheduled flight services to nine destinations including London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Paris, Chicago, Toronto and Sydney. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece New Rules for Travel by Rail and Bus in Greece post-Covid-19 by GTP editing team 16 May 2020 by GTP editing team 16 May 2020 Greece has announced new health protocols to ensure that travel by rail and on buses is carried out as safely as possible during the post-Covid-19 period. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel New Rules for Air Travel in Greece post-Covid-19 by GTP editing team 16 May 2020 by GTP editing team 16 May 2020 Greece has announced new rules to ensure that air travel is carried out as safely as possible for passengers and crew, during the post-Covid-19 period. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece New Rules for Ferry Travel in Greece post-Covid-19 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 Greece has announced measures for the safe operation of ferries throughout the country during the post-Covid-19 period, to take effect from Monday, May 18. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Extends Flight Ban for Seven Countries by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has announced that the temporary ban on flights between Greece and seven countries has been extended. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece New Rules for Yachts in Greece post-Covid-19 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 Greece has announced new measures for the safe operation of pleasure boats in the country during the post-Covid-19 period, to take effect from Monday, May 18. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece New Rules for Guided Tours in Greece post-Covid-19 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 Tourist guides in Greece have been informed on rules to follow when giving guided tours at archaeological sites and museums in the country during the post-Covid-19 period. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Minister Aiming for All Greek Destinations to Welcome Tourists by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 The Tourism Ministry is aiming for all destinations in Greece to welcome tourists once the Covid-19 travel restrictions are lifted. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece Works on Plan for Island, Mainland Health Coverage by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 The Greek Health Ministry is drawing up an action plan to meet the potential health needs of tourists on the Greek islands and at mainland destinations in the aftermath of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Historical Sites in Greece Ready to Welcome Visitors Again – Video by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 The Culture Ministry has released a video that highlights some of Greece’s most symbolic archaeological sites, which will reopen on May 18. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Post-Covid-19 Quarantine Measures for Arriving Travelers Not Necessary, Says WTTC by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 The WTTC is urging EU member states to “carefully” reflect before deciding whether travel arrivals, once borders are open, need to self-isolate. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Baltic States Launch EU’s First ‘Travel Bubble’ Allowing Free Movement by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia have created the first “travel bubble” or corridor among Baltic countries, allowing EU residents to move freely from one country to the other. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ICCA: Thessaloniki Moves Up for Attracting Business Events by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 Thessaloniki registered a significant rise as an international MICE destination in 2019, moving from the 93rd position to the 70th, according to ICCA. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Grecotel Announces the Opening of its Resorts in Greece by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 Grecotel Hotels & Resorts is getting ready to open its resorts, located at popular Greek destinations including Attica, Mykonos and the Peloponnese, from July 1. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Lufthansa Group Expands Service with June Flight Schedule by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 by GTP editing team 15 May 2020 The airlines of the Lufthansa Group are significantly expanding their services by adding new destinations to their June schedule. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Survey: Travelers Say No to Quarantine Measures on Arrival by GTP editing team 14 May 2020 by GTP editing team 14 May 2020 Post-Covid-19 quarantine measures on arrival would further damage confidence in air travel, according to a survey by IATA. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail