Company updates Athens Airport Sees Strong Travel Demand for Summer 2021, Expects Rise in Arrivals by Eleftheria Pantziou 12 May 2021 by Eleftheria Pantziou 12 May 2021 The reopening of tourism in Greece and the strong demand for Greek destinations are expected to positively affect arrival numbers at Athens International Airport this summer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Greece Expects to Make it on UK’s ‘Green List’ Soon, Says Minister by GTP editing team 11 May 2021 by GTP editing team 11 May 2021 Greece hopes to be included on the UK’s ‘green’ list for travel to the country in the government’s upcoming review. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greek PM: EU Covid-19 Travel Certificate Should Go into Effect ‘as Soon as Possible’ by GTP editing team 11 May 2021 by GTP editing team 11 May 2021 Getting the EU’s Covid-19 certificate off the ground as soon as possible in order to facilitate travel is vital, says Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Support on national & EU level Greece Anticipates Recovery Plan Approval in June by GTP editing team 11 May 2021 by GTP editing team 11 May 2021 Greece’s national recovery and resilience plan which includes billions of euros worth of upgrade projects and reforms is expected to get the EU’s approval in June. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Video: AEGEAN and GNTO Show Just How ‘Hot’ Greece is as a Tourism Destination by Nikos Krinis 11 May 2021 by Nikos Krinis 11 May 2021 The new ad campaign of AEGEAN and the GNTO shows just how ‘hot’ Greece is as a tourism destination for travel all year round. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures All Museums in Greece Ready to Open on May 14 by GTP editing team 11 May 2021 by GTP editing team 11 May 2021 All museums in Greece will reopen their doors to the public on Friday, May 14, the Greek Culture Ministry has announced. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Step by Step Greece Attempts Return to Normal by Maria Paravantes 10 May 2021 by Maria Paravantes 10 May 2021 Greece is taking gradual steps to return to normal life with authorities expected to lift even more Covid-19 restrictions in the coming weeks. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece Expects Strong Return of Polish Tourists by Nikos Krinis 10 May 2021 by Nikos Krinis 10 May 2021 Greece is expecting an increased number of visitors from Poland this year, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said after wrapping up his recent official visit to the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Global Tourism Sector ‘Disappointed’ with UK’s ‘Green List’ by Maria Paravantes 10 May 2021 by Maria Paravantes 10 May 2021 Global tourism stakeholders are disappointed with the UK’s “green list” of countries that excludes popular holiday destinations such as Greece and Spain. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives EU Expects Covid-19 Travel Pass to be Ready by June by GTP editing team 10 May 2021 by GTP editing team 10 May 2021 The EU expects most member states to be ‘technically ready’ to implement the Covid-19 travel certificate system by the first week of June with the official launch expected at the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greek Tourism Minister Goes to England to Discuss Summer Travel by GTP editing team 10 May 2021 by GTP editing team 10 May 2021 Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis has gone to England to discuss travel issues with government representatives, days before Greece officially opens its gates to tourists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EU Upgrades Rail Passengers’ Rights by GTP editing team 10 May 2021 by GTP editing team 10 May 2021 Under new rules adopted by the European Parliament, train passengers in the EU will be better protected when there are delays and cancellations or when they face discrimination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Keeps Domestic Air Travel Restrictions in Place Until May 14 by GTP editing team 8 May 2021 by GTP editing team 8 May 2021 Non-essential travel between Greek prefectures will remain prohibited until May 14, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Greece Not on England’s ‘Green’ Travel List by Nikos Krinis 7 May 2021 by Nikos Krinis 7 May 2021 Greece is not on England’s announced ‘green’ travel list, meaning that restrictions will apply to people returning from the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy ETC Says Full Travel Recovery Expected After 2024 by Maria Paravantes 7 May 2021 by Maria Paravantes 7 May 2021 The European Travel Commission (ETC) expects international arrivals to Europe this year to remain 46% below 2019 levels, predicting that full travel recovery should not be expected before 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Covid-19 Affects Travel Plans of Germans for Greece by Eleftheria Pantziou 7 May 2021 by Eleftheria Pantziou 7 May 2021 Although Germans are dreaming of the Greek islands this year, Greece’s epidemiological situation is negatively affecting their travel plans for the summer season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Support on national & EU level Poll: Europeans Unsatisfied with EU’s Covid-19 Response by GTP editing team 7 May 2021 by GTP editing team 7 May 2021 Almost half of the EU’s residents appear to be dissatisfied with measures taken to address the Covid-19 pandemic, says a Eurobarometer poll. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Reopening Beaches, Museums, Open-air Cinemas by Nikos Krinis 7 May 2021 by Nikos Krinis 7 May 2021 As Greece is gearing up for the official start of the tourism season, the government is gradually easing Covid-19 lockdown restrictions to reopen social and economic activity. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Greece and Bahrain Agree on Mutual Recognition of Covid-19 Vaccine Certificates by GTP editing team 7 May 2021 by GTP editing team 7 May 2021 Greece and the Kingdom of Bahrain have agreed on the mutual recognition of Covid-19 vaccination certificates to facilitate travel for the citizens of both countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary GNTO Brings Greek Gastronomy into its Tourism Promo Plan by GTP editing team 7 May 2021 by GTP editing team 7 May 2021 Greek and Cypriot gastronomy and products are set to take center stage in the Greek National Tourism Organization’s (GNTO) communication strategy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail