Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Greece Puzzled Over UK Decision to Quarantine ‘Arrivals‘ from Tinos and Serifos by Nikos Krinis 9 September 2020 by Nikos Krinis 9 September 2020 The UK’s decision to include the Greek islands of Tinos and Serifos on its quarantine list for arrivals to England, has puzzled Greece’s authorities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Two New Cars Added to Athens’ Public Tram Network by GTP editing team 7 September 2020 by GTP editing team 7 September 2020 Athens’ tram service will be enhanced with the addition of 25 new urban tram cars by 2021, two of which were recently delivered to the company’s Hellinikon depot. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards TripAdvisor Places Three Greek Beaches Among 25 Best in the World by GTP editing team 7 September 2020 by GTP editing team 7 September 2020 TripAdvisor has included three Greek beaches on its “Top 25 Beaches in the World” list, which was compiled based on the preferences of travelers worldwide. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Greece Unveils Face Masks Inspired by its Cultural Heritage by GTP editing team 7 September 2020 by GTP editing team 7 September 2020 Greece’s Archaeological Resources Fund has launched a collection of textile face masks featuring prints and drawings inspired by the country’s rich cultural heritage. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Support on national & EU level Central Macedonia Backs Covid-19-hit Businesses with €150m by GTP editing team 4 September 2020 by GTP editing team 4 September 2020 The Central Macedonia Region will allocate 150 million euros to local businesses, tourism enterprises included, impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Mycenae Site and Museum Reopen to the Public by GTP editing team 4 September 2020 by GTP editing team 4 September 2020 The archaeological site of Mycenae has reopened to visitors after a recent wildfire charred the surrounding area. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news First-time Run for Thessaloniki Metro, Inspection of New Buses by GTP editing team 3 September 2020 by GTP editing team 3 September 2020 Thessaloniki welcomed a metro test run and 18 new buses this week aimed at upgrading urban transport in Greece’s second largest city. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Travelers Share Their Love for Rhodes via New Campaign by GTP editing team 3 September 2020 by GTP editing team 3 September 2020 Travelers from all over the world are sharing their love for Rhodes in a new digital campaign that aims to attract new visitors to the island. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Zakynthos Hoteliers Concerned About Covid-19 Restrictions by GTP editing team 2 September 2020 by GTP editing team 2 September 2020 Zakynthos hoteliers are concerned about the Greek government’s decision to impose restrictions on the popular island, following a surge in coronavirus cases. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19 Measures Announced for Heraklion on Crete by GTP editing team 31 August 2020 by GTP editing team 31 August 2020 Greek authorities have announced emergency restrictions for the region of Heraklion on Crete, in efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Cardiff-bound TUI Flight from Zakynthos Advised to Quarantine by GTP editing team 31 August 2020 by GTP editing team 31 August 2020 Passengers on board a TUI flight from Zakynthos to Cardiff were advised to self-isolate after seven people tested positive for Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Greek Culture Minister Says Fire-hit Mycenae to Reopen Soon by GTP editing team 31 August 2020 by GTP editing team 31 August 2020 Greece’s Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said the archaeological site of Mycenae, evacuated on Sunday due to a wildfire, would open soon. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19 Restrictions Imposed on Zakynthos, Lesvos by GTP editing team 28 August 2020 by GTP editing team 28 August 2020 Greek health authorities have announced emergency restrictions for the islands of Zakynthos and Lesvos, following a surge in coronavirus cases. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Zakynthos Hoteliers Eager to Plan for 2021 by GTP editing team 28 August 2020 by GTP editing team 28 August 2020 Zakynthos hoteliers and Ionian Islands Governor Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou recently discussed the viability of tourist enterprises, the operation of Navagio Beach and Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece – Cyprus Ferry Link Expected to Launch by Summer 2021 by GTP editing team 27 August 2020 by GTP editing team 27 August 2020 A passenger ferry service between mainland Greece and Cyprus may be ready to launch by the summer of 2021, Cypriot Deputy Shipping Minister Vasilios Demetriades said. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Βecomes ECTAA’s Preferred Destination by GTP editing team 26 August 2020 by GTP editing team 26 August 2020 Greece has become the “Preferred Destination” of ECTAA, the European umbrella association of travel agents and tour operators, for the second semester of 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Coastal Destinations Winning Over Tourists in Covid-19 Times by Maria Paravantes 26 August 2020 by Maria Paravantes 26 August 2020 Coastal destinations in Attica and the South Aegean islands are winning over the trust of domestic and foreign travelers amid the coronavirus pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Crete Town Chania Imposes Tighter Covid-19 Measures by GTP editing team 25 August 2020 by GTP editing team 25 August 2020 The popular town of Chania on Crete, has imposed tighter restrictions in efforts to curb the further spread of Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Greece Adds Covid-19 Restrictions to More Destinations by GTP editing team 24 August 2020 by GTP editing team 24 August 2020 Starting Tuesday, additional measures will apply across Greece following a decision by health authorities aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Metro to Increase Frequency of Services as of August 31 by GTP editing team 24 August 2020 by GTP editing team 24 August 2020 Rail Transport Company STASY, as of August 31, will increase the frequency of services on Athens’ metro lines 2 and 3, in efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail