Laws, Regulations & Policy Eurogroup Releases €767m in Funding for Greece by GTP editing team 1 December 2020 by GTP editing team 1 December 2020 Eurogroup has approved the release of 767 million euros of debt relief for Greece, as part of the country’s post-bailout program. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA Calls on Governments to Support Sustainable Aviation Fuel by GTP editing team 1 December 2020 by GTP editing team 1 December 2020 IATA is calling on governments worldwide to support the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel as a critical step to cut net emissions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greek Growth Strategy: Proactive Actions Needed to Bolster Tourism Sector by Maria Paravantes 30 November 2020 by Maria Paravantes 30 November 2020 A number of proactive actions to support Greek tourism are included in a roadmap for Greece’s recovery, proposed by a committee chaired by Nobel Prize-winning economist Christopher Pissarides. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greek Tourism Ministry/GNTO Voted ‘World’s Leading Tourist Board’ at WTA 2020 by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 The Greek Tourism Ministry and the GNTO have won the “World’s Leading Tourist Board” title at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Reports: US Considers Lifting Restrictions for Travel to Europe by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 Americans may soon be able to travel to countries in Europe as the United States examines lifting bans introduced in March to contain the spread of Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Pissarides Recovery Plan for Greece Proposes Uniform Taxation by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 A single taxation policy for all incomes is at the center of a plan for Greece’s economic recovery, proposed by a committee headed by Nobel Prize-winning economist Christopher Pissarides. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Support on national & EU level Greece’s Tourism, Culture and Agrifood to Benefit from EU Emergency Funding by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 Tourism is among Greece’s areas to receive support from EU emergency funds released to help member states recover from the Covid-19 health crisis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greece Aiming to Go Beyond ‘Sun and Sea’ Tourism Model by Nikos Krinis 27 November 2020 by Nikos Krinis 27 November 2020 The GNTO is aiming to take Greek tourism to the next level, beyond the already established “sun and sea” offer, and provide a new travel experience to visitors, focused on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Aviation Bodies: Flexible Slot Use a Must for Air Transport Recovery by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 Global aviation organizations are calling on regulators worldwide to adopt more flexible slot rules and preserve air transport connectivity. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Turkey Provokes EU with Varosha Actions, May Face Sanctions by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 Turkey may face sanctions if it does not stop all illegal activity in Varosha, Cyprus, EU lawmakers warn. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Rebuilding Air Connectivity: Routes and ACI World Partner to Help Airports by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 Routes and ACI World have partnered to provide guidance for airports at a world level to help them recover from the Covid-19 crisis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Extends Second Lockdown Until December 7 by GTP editing team 26 November 2020 by GTP editing team 26 November 2020 Greece’s second nationwide lockdown will be extended until December 7 in efforts to limit the spread of Covid-19 in the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Minister: Tourism Not to Blame for Second Covid-19 Wave in Greece by GTP editing team 26 November 2020 by GTP editing team 26 November 2020 Tourism cannot be blamed for the recurrence of the Covid-19 pandemic in Greece, says Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives G20 Leaders Agree to Facilitate post-Covid-19 Travel and Tourism by GTP editing team 26 November 2020 by GTP editing team 26 November 2020 Facilitating tourism and resuming safe travel were among the issues discussed at the G20 summit held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Passenger Traffic Down by 81% at European Airports by GTP editing team 26 November 2020 by GTP editing team 26 November 2020 Passenger traffic at European airports has decreased by 81 percent as a result of quarantine-based travel restrictions, ACI Europe said. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Covid-19: England Allows Travel Abroad After December 2 by GTP editing team 26 November 2020 by GTP editing team 26 November 2020 Holidays abroad will be permitted again for millions of Britons after England lifts its current ban on foreign travel and its Covid-19 lockdown measures on December 2. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives UNWTO’s Global Tourism Plastics Initiative Gaining Ground by GTP editing team 26 November 2020 by GTP editing team 26 November 2020 The UNWTO’s Global Tourism Plastics Initiative has welcomed 26 new signatories, including businesses and organizations from every part of the tourism value chain. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Municipality Offers Health Care Services for the Homeless by GTP editing team 26 November 2020 by GTP editing team 26 November 2020 The Athens Municipality has opened a social clinic at its Reception and Solidarity Center for the homeless and poverty-stricken, near the center of the Greek capital. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Greek Tourism Body SETE Calls for Extra Covid-19 Relief by GTP editing team 25 November 2020 by GTP editing team 25 November 2020 The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) is calling for additional support measures for tourism enterprises in Greece that have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Tables Tax Break Plan to Attract Relocating Workers by GTP editing team 25 November 2020 by GTP editing team 25 November 2020 The Greek Finance Ministry has proposed series of significant tax breaks for foreigners or Greeks abroad who chose to return and work in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail