Covid-19 Government measures Greece’s Vaccination Certificates Invalid from Feb 7 Without Booster by GTP editing team 2 February 2022 by GTP editing team 2 February 2022 People vaccinated 7 months ago with a one- or two-dose vaccine will need to receive a booster shot to retain their vaccination certificates after February 7. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy ‘Flex Travel’ a Priority for Travelers in 2022, Says Expedia by GTP editing team 2 February 2022 by GTP editing team 2 February 2022 After two years of enduring a global pandemic, people value travel more than ever, ranking ‘flex travel’ at the top of their priorities for 2022, a new report by Expedia … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Eurocontrol and ACI Europe Partner for Efficiency and Sustainability in Aviation by GTP editing team 2 February 2022 by GTP editing team 2 February 2022 Eurocontrol has partnered with ACI Europe, the trade association bringing together all of Europe’s airports, to boost commitment towards a successful and sustainable future for European aviation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues EU Covid-19 Certificates for Travel Now Valid 9 Months Without Booster Shot by GTP editing team 1 February 2022 by GTP editing team 1 February 2022 The digital COVID certificate for travel in the EU is now valid for only 9 months after 2 doses of a vaccine against Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Climate Change Affects More than Half of Greeks’ Travel Decisions by Maria Paravantes 1 February 2022 by Maria Paravantes 1 February 2022 All the more Greeks are taking climate change seriously with more than half taking it into consideration when planning a trip, according to a European Investment Bank (EIB) study. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Municipality Joins Next Phase for City’s Metro Line 4 by GTP editing team 1 February 2022 by GTP editing team 1 February 2022 Athens Metro Line 4 entered a new phase after the Municipality of Athens said it would proceed with landscaping works after the project’s completion. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov British Historian Mark Mazower Becomes Honorary Citizen of Greece by GTP editing team 1 February 2022 by GTP editing team 1 February 2022 British historian Mark Mazower was sworn in as honorary citizen of Greece during a ceremony in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece Aims for Total Tourism Recovery in 2022 by GTP editing team 31 January 2022 by GTP editing team 31 January 2022 Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias sets the goals to restore Greece’s tourism in 2022 to pre-Covid-19 levels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA: Global Air Traffic Demand in 2021 Down by 58.4% Over pre-Covid 2019 Levels by GTP editing team 31 January 2022 by GTP editing team 31 January 2022 IATA announced full-year global passenger traffic results for 2021 showing that demand fell by 58.4% compared to 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Three Bids for Greece-Cyprus Ferry Link by GTP editing team 31 January 2022 by GTP editing team 31 January 2022 Three companies have submitted bids for the establishment of a passenger maritime link between Cyprus and Greece, paving the way for the next phase of the highly anticipated service. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: Greece Updates Rules for Entrance to Public Services, Churches, Restaurants by GTP editing team 31 January 2022 by GTP editing team 31 January 2022 The Greek government has updated the Covid-19 rules that citizens must follow to enter public services, banks, churches, restaurants and bars in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Greece Sees High Investment Interest Through Golden Visa Program by GTP editing team 31 January 2022 by GTP editing team 31 January 2022 The Greek Migration Ministry in 2021 recorded a significant increase in investment interest for real estate in Greece through the golden visa program. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Cities Join EU Mission for Climate-neutrality by 2030 by GTP editing team 31 January 2022 by GTP editing team 31 January 2022 The Greek Environment Ministry and 21 municipalities have signed a memorandum of cooperation for inclusion in the EU’s mission towards climate neutrality by 2030. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Global Cruise Passenger Volume to Exceed 2019 Levels by 2023, Says CLIA by GTP editing team 28 January 2022 by GTP editing team 28 January 2022 The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) sees 2022 as a pivotal transition year for the cruise industry and expects full recovery in 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy WTTC Sees Surge in Easter Bookings for Europe by GTP editing team 28 January 2022 by GTP editing team 28 January 2022 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) sees a 250 percent increase in European bookings for Easter compared to 2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy November 2021 Turnover up 166.9% for Greece’s Accommodation Services by GTP editing team 28 January 2022 by GTP editing team 28 January 2022 Accommodation businesses in Greece saw turnover increase by 166.9% in November 2021 compared to the same month in 2020, ELSTAT said. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Announces Culture Projects on North Aegean Islands Worth €6.2m by GTP editing team 28 January 2022 by GTP editing team 28 January 2022 Cultural projects budgeted at 6.28 million euros will soon be carried out on the Greek islands of Chios, Lesvos, Limnos and Agios Efstratios. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Cyprus: New Covid-19 Travel Rules for Entry from March 1 by GTP editing team 28 January 2022 by GTP editing team 28 January 2022 Authorities in Cyprus have announced new entry requirements for travelers entering the country as of March 1. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: Greece Lifts Music Ban and Midnight Curfew for Restaurants, Bars by GTP editing team 27 January 2022 by GTP editing team 27 January 2022 Greek authorities have announced the lifting of the mandatory closing time and music ban imposed on restaurants, cafes and bars. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA Calls for Removal of All Travel Barriers by GTP editing team 27 January 2022 by GTP editing team 27 January 2022 IATA, representing the world’s airline companies, is calling on national governments to swiftly ease Covid-19 travel restrictions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail