Destinations news South Aegean Hotel Occupancy Reaches Up to 85% in August by GTP editing team 1 September 2021 by GTP editing team 1 September 2021 The occupancy rate of hotels in the Cyclades and the Dodecanese reached up to 85 percent in August, according to ITEP data. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Covid-19: WTTC Tells the UK to End its ‘Discredited’ Travel Traffic Light System by GTP editing team 1 September 2021 by GTP editing team 1 September 2021 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has called upon the UK government to finally bring an end to the “widely discredited” travel traffic light system. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Confusion Over Covid-19 Vaccine Certificates Could Hamper Travel Recovery, says GlobalData by GTP editing team 1 September 2021 by GTP editing team 1 September 2021 The lack of an internationally recognized Covid-19 vaccine certification system could hinder travel recovery as many travelers are left confused about restrictions, says GlobalData. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek PM Reshuffles His Cabinet, Makes Changes to Key Ministries by GTP editing team 31 August 2021 by GTP editing team 31 August 2021 Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has reshuffled the Greek cabinet and changed the leadership of key ministries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Residency Program Attracting More Global Investors by GTP editing team 31 August 2021 by GTP editing team 31 August 2021 All the more international investors are looking to Greece to invest and gain residence and citizenship rights, according to research released by Astons. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Support on national & EU level EU Approves €500m Greek Aid Scheme to Support Companies Hit by Covid-19 by GTP editing team 31 August 2021 by GTP editing team 31 August 2021 The European Commission has approved a 500-million-euro Greek scheme to support the uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Bettany Hughes Shows Greece’s ‘Wonders’ to UK Audience by GTP editing team 31 August 2021 by GTP editing team 31 August 2021 Greece’s ancient “wonders” and most recent archaeological findings were revealed to UK television viewers through the show of British historian Bettany Hughes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Petition Launched to Add Greece to Disney World’s Epcot Center by GTP editing team 31 August 2021 by GTP editing team 31 August 2021 The Hellenic Electronics Center has launched an online petition to gather support for the addition of Greece to the Disney World Epcot Center World Showcase. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece South Aegean Islands Playing Big Part in Greece’s 2021 Tourism Success by GTP editing team 30 August 2021 by GTP editing team 30 August 2021 The South Aegean islands are playing a big part in Greece’s tourism success this year despite the unfavorable environment created by the Covid-19 pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Wants Unvaccinated Returning Vacationers to Self Test for Covid-19 by GTP editing team 30 August 2021 by GTP editing team 30 August 2021 The Greek Health Ministry is providing Covid-19 self-test kits to unvaccinated citizens that are returning home from their summer vacation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Releases Covid-19 Rules for Conferences and Exhibitions by GTP editing team 30 August 2021 by GTP editing team 30 August 2021 People wanting to attend conferences, exhibitions and trade fairs in Greece will now need to have a Covid-19 vaccination certificate or a recovery certificate. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues EU Advises Covid-19 Travel Restrictions on Visitors from the United States and Israel by GTP editing team 30 August 2021 by GTP editing team 30 August 2021 The European Council removed the United States and Israel from its list of safe third countries for non-essential travel into the EU. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Ferries Greece to Improve Ferry Transport and Island Port Infrastructure with €1bn in Funds by GTP editing team 30 August 2021 by GTP editing team 30 August 2021 The Greek Shipping Ministry will use €1 billion in funds to improve the service of ferry connections and cover projects to upgrade island port infrastructure. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy WTTC: Travel Between US and UK Can Restart if CDC Approves AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine by GTP editing team 30 August 2021 by GTP editing team 30 August 2021 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has called for the US government to urgently “speed up” approval of the UK’s AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to help restore vital transatlantic travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Santorini, Mykonos, Crete Among Top 10 Beach Destinations for Wealthy Investors by GTP editing team 30 August 2021 by GTP editing team 30 August 2021 The Greek islands of Santorini, Mykonos and Crete are among the Top 10 beach destinations for wealthy investors, according to the Nomad Beach Index 2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Covid-19: Greece Updates Aviation Directive for Domestic Flights to the Islands by GTP editing team 28 August 2021 by GTP editing team 28 August 2021 The rules that all passengers must follow to travel from/to the Greek islands on domestic flights have been extended until September 6. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece: Unvaccinated Travelers from 16 Countries Must Test for Covid-19 by GTP editing team 27 August 2021 by GTP editing team 27 August 2021 Unvaccinated travelers entering Greece from 16 countries are required to take a Covid-19 test on arrival, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Still on UK’s ‘Amber List’ Requiring Quarantine for Non-vaccinated by GTP editing team 27 August 2021 by GTP editing team 27 August 2021 UK has kept Greece on its “amber list”, which means that returning non-vaccinated travelers or those planning to visit Britain will be required to quarantine. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Ministry Priority to Get Northern Evia Tourism Enterprises Back to Business by GTP editing team 27 August 2021 by GTP editing team 27 August 2021 “Our priority is to ensure that tourism enterprises affected by the devastating fires on Evia will be operational as soon as possible,” Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Mulls Mandatory Vaccination for Other Groups Fearing Covid-19 Surge in Fall by Maria Paravantes 27 August 2021 by Maria Paravantes 27 August 2021 Greece is examining the possibility of extending mandatory Covid-19 vaccination for other professional groups, expecting a surge in cases in the fall. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail