Covid-19 Government measures Greece Updates Covid-19 Aviation Directive for Domestic Air Travel by GTP editing team 28 February 2021 by GTP editing team 28 February 2021 The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has extended travel restrictions for domestic flights in Greece until March 8. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Post-Covid-19 Cruise Return on Greek Tourism Ministry Priority List by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 Restoring cruise travel to Greece once the Covid-19 pandemic subsides, topped the agenda of talks between Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and CLIA. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy INSETE: Greek Hotels Get Positive Traveler Feedback in 2020 by Maria Paravantes 26 February 2021 by Maria Paravantes 26 February 2021 Travelers to Greece were satisfied with the hotel services offered in 2020 despite the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a survey by INSETE. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures New Rules for Entry to Greece via Kakavia and Evzoni Land Borders by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 New restrictions will be in place as of March 1 for those entering Greece through the Kakavia and Evzoni land border points. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Attica Stays in Strict Lockdown for Another Week by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 Strict lockdown measures will continue in Athens and the surrounding Attica region for one more week in an effort to stop the further spread of Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives EU Lawmakers Propose Testing Protocol to Get Travel Started by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 EU lawmakers are requesting that a new strategy on sustainable tourism include an EU Health Safety protocol for testing before departure. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Only Coordinated Travel Measures Can Save Summer 2021, Say Aviation Bodies by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 European aviation and tourism stakeholders are calling for coordinated Covid-19 measures in order for jobs and the upcoming summer season to be saved. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives EU Tourism Ministers Put Covid-19 Recovery Measures on Agenda by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 EU ministers responsible for tourism on March 1 will hold an informal video conference to reflect on a set of measures aimed at the sector’s recovery from Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives EU Leaders Put Covid-19 Vaccine Certificate on the Table by Nikos Krinis 25 February 2021 by Nikos Krinis 25 February 2021 The development of an EU-wide vaccine certificate, which could pave the way for travel to resume, was among the main topics discussed during a video conference of EU leaders. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Minister: Greece will Welcome All UK Travelers with or without Vaccine Certificate by GTP editing team 25 February 2021 by GTP editing team 25 February 2021 All UK travelers – vaccinated or with negative PCR tests – will be welcome in Greece this summer, says Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2021 Year in Review Athens Hotels Score High for Covid-19 Safety Measures by Eleftheria Pantziou 25 February 2021 by Eleftheria Pantziou 25 February 2021 International and Greek travelers gave Athens hotels a high rating for the Covid-19 safety measures implemented in 2020, a GBR survey has revealed. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Can Count on ‘Friendly Taxation’ to Boost Tourism by GTP editing team 25 February 2021 by GTP editing team 25 February 2021 Implementing an attractive tax policy can a go a long way towards boosting tourism to Greece, say finance and tourism experts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Europe’s Tourism Sector Calls for EU Task Force to Restore Travel by GTP editing team 25 February 2021 by GTP editing team 25 February 2021 The European Tourism Manifesto alliance, a group of more than 60 travel organisations, has called for the creation of Commission-led Task Force to restore freedom of movement. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA: Global Airline Industry to Remain Cash Negative in 2021 by GTP editing team 25 February 2021 by GTP editing team 25 February 2021 Covid-19 measures will keep the global the airline industry cash negative throughout 2021, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Low-cost Airlines Will Lead post-Covid-19 Recovery, Says Survey by GTP editing team 25 February 2021 by GTP editing team 25 February 2021 The low-cost airline model will lead post-Covid-19 recovery and help revitalize demand, according to a GlobalData survey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates GNTO-Greek Hotel Chamber Partnership to Take Off at ITB Virtual Expo 2021 by GTP editing team 25 February 2021 by GTP editing team 25 February 2021 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels have announced a partnership that will launch in March at the ITB Berlin 2021 virtual event. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards TripAdvisor: Beaches in Greece on World’s and Europe’s Best Lists for 2021 by GTP editing team 25 February 2021 by GTP editing team 25 February 2021 Four of Greece’s most popular beaches, located on Crete and Milos, are included on TripAdvisor’s lists of the Top 25 Beaches in the World and in Europe for 2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece’s International Tourism Campaign to be Ready by Late March by Nikos Krinis 24 February 2021 by Nikos Krinis 24 February 2021 The upcoming tourism campaign to promote Greece abroad should be ready by the end of March, according to GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Tourism Minister Invites Digital Nomads to Work from Greece by GTP editing team 24 February 2021 by GTP editing team 24 February 2021 Greece stands to gain approximately 1.6 billion euros in a year if it manages to attract digital nomads, says Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Surge in Covid-19 Cases May Force Greece to Remain in Lockdown by Maria Paravantes 24 February 2021 by Maria Paravantes 24 February 2021 The sharp increase in Covid-19 cases in Greece pushes back the prospect of the government easing measures on March 1. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail