Destinations news Attica Governor Activates Health Protection Hotline for Tourists and Residents by GTP editing team 9 August 2021 by GTP editing team 9 August 2021 Greek residents and tourists in Attica with questions or concerns about the current conditions concerning the wildfires can now call a hotline to get information. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Air Travel from Greek Islands: Covid-19 Vaccine Certificate or Negative Test Mandatory by GTP editing team 7 August 2021 by GTP editing team 7 August 2021 Travelers may board domestic flights in Greece to travel from the islands to the mainland only if they have a Covid-19 vaccination certificate or a recovery certificate or a negative … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Eurocontrol: Greece Among Countries Gaining Back Flights by GTP editing team 6 August 2021 by GTP editing team 6 August 2021 Air traffic appears to be approaching 2019 pre-Covid-19 levels with Greece moving up in terms of scheduled flights, Eurocontrol said in its latest report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Greece Attracting Higher Profile Hotel Customers, Says GBR by GTP editing team 6 August 2021 by GTP editing team 6 August 2021 Greece in June appeared to attract visitors of a “higher profile” as revenue per occupied rooms at resort hotels exceeded demand, according to GBR Consulting. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hoteliers Offer Hundreds of Rooms in Fire-hit Areas by GTP editing team 6 August 2021 by GTP editing team 6 August 2021 Greek hoteliers are making available hundreds of rooms as accommodation for victims of the wildfires that have been devastating Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc In Memory of Constantinos Michalos by GTP editing team 6 August 2021 by GTP editing team 6 August 2021 Constantinos Michalos, the president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), died of a heart attack on Friday, August 6. He was 61. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Opens to Flights from Turkey, Extends Covid-19 Travel Rules by GTP editing team 5 August 2021 by GTP editing team 5 August 2021 Greece has lifted a ban on flights from Turkey and extended all Covid-19 travel rules concerning international arrivals from abroad. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Greece’s Tourism May Recover Up to 50% of pre-Covid 2019 Levels, Says NBG by GTP editing team 5 August 2021 by GTP editing team 5 August 2021 Greece’s tourism sector in 2021 should be able to recover up to 50% of pre-Covid 2019 levels, according to a study by the National Bank of Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Study: Low Income Greeks Can’t Afford Weeklong Holiday by GTP editing team 5 August 2021 by GTP editing team 5 August 2021 Greeks receiving poverty-level pay can’t afford to take a weeklong holiday, according to a European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) study on vacation inequality. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Athens Airport Updates Athens Airport Sees Summer 2021 Supporting its Progressive Recovery from Covid-19 by GTP editing team 5 August 2021 by GTP editing team 5 August 2021 The lifting of movement restrictions since mid-May 2021 and the peak summer holiday period are supporting a progressive recovery for Athens International Airport (AIA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Looks to Promote its Tourism Villages Through UNWTO Initiative by GTP editing team 5 August 2021 by GTP editing team 5 August 2021 The Greek Tourism Ministry is inviting the country’s villages to take part in an UNWTO initiative that will promote the ‘Best Tourism Villages’ of its member states. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Travelers Entering Israel from Greece Must Quarantine by GTP editing team 4 August 2021 by GTP editing team 4 August 2021 Travelers, vaccinated or not, returning to Israel from Greece, the US, France, Italy, Germany and several other countries will be required to quarantine for at least seven days as of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Strict Checks on Ferry Travel Documents in Greece will Continue, Says Minister by GTP editing team 4 August 2021 by GTP editing team 4 August 2021 The Greek authorities are carrying out stricter controls to check travellers’ compulsory travel documents before they board ferries at the country’s ports. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy IATA: Covid-19 Devastates Global Air Transport in 2020 by GTP editing team 4 August 2021 by GTP editing team 4 August 2021 The Covid-19 pandemic hit global air transport hardest in 2020 with the international airline industry describing it as the worst year on record. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives WTTC Calls for UK to Abandon ‘Confusing’ Traffic Light System for Travel by GTP editing team 4 August 2021 by GTP editing team 4 August 2021 The WTTC has called upon the UK to abandon the “confusing and damaging” traffic light system for travel and replace it with a “simpler and easier to understand” list of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Small Places Big Dreams: Educational Program for Women in Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 4 August 2021 by GTP editing team 4 August 2021 Mexoxo, an international non-profit organization committed to empowering women, has launched an educational program for women in Greek tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues US Issues Advisory Against Travel to Greece Due to Covid-19 by GTP editing team 3 August 2021 by GTP editing team 3 August 2021 Americans – vaccinated or not – are now advised against traveling to Greece due to a “very high” risk of Covid-19 following revised guidance by the Centers for Disease Control … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Skiathos Island Achieves 95% Vaccination Level by GTP editing team 3 August 2021 by GTP editing team 3 August 2021 Skiathos is setting the example with nearly 95% of its population vaccinated against Covid-19, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis during his recent visit to the island. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Greeks Cut Back Holiday Overnight Stays in 2020 by GTP editing team 3 August 2021 by GTP editing team 3 August 2021 Covid-19 impacted Greeks’ travel plans last year, taking a toll on the duration of holidays and therefore overnight stays which dropped by 35.5%, according to ELSTAT. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Greece Closes Outdoor Archaeological Sites During the Day Due to Heatwave by GTP editing team 3 August 2021 by GTP editing team 3 August 2021 All outdoor archaeological sites in Greece will remain closed between noon and 5 pm due to the heatwave that has been scorching the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail