Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Covid-19 Nearly Halts 10-month International Arrivals to Greece by GTP editing team 1 December 2020 by GTP editing team 1 December 2020 During the January-October 2020 period, the number of international arrivals to Greece by land and air fell to 8.27 million, according to INSETE data. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Greek Hotels will be Ready to Welcome Guests When Covid-19 Lockdown Ends by GTP editing team 1 December 2020 by GTP editing team 1 December 2020 When Greece’s lockdown ends, Greek hotels will be open and ready to welcome their customers safely, says Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Eurogroup Releases €767m in Funding for Greece by GTP editing team 1 December 2020 by GTP editing team 1 December 2020 Eurogroup has approved the release of 767 million euros of debt relief for Greece, as part of the country’s post-bailout program. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel CommonPass: Digital Health Passport to Go into Effect for Covid-19 Era Travel by GTP editing team 1 December 2020 by GTP editing team 1 December 2020 In efforts to restart travel, five global airlines said they would be introducing digital health passports in order to facilitate passengers in the Covid-19 era. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EU Looks to Build Strategy for Stronger Schengen Area by GTP editing team 1 December 2020 by GTP editing team 1 December 2020 The EU is looking to foster cooperation and political dialogue in order to build a stronger and more resilient Schengen area. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Issues Guidance for Air Travel, Extends Flight Restrictions by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 Greece’s domestic and international flight restrictions have been extended as part of the government’s efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greek Growth Strategy: Proactive Actions Needed to Bolster Tourism Sector by Maria Paravantes 30 November 2020 by Maria Paravantes 30 November 2020 A number of proactive actions to support Greek tourism are included in a roadmap for Greece’s recovery, proposed by a committee chaired by Nobel Prize-winning economist Christopher Pissarides. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greek Tourism Ministry/GNTO Voted ‘World’s Leading Tourist Board’ at WTA 2020 by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 The Greek Tourism Ministry and the GNTO have won the “World’s Leading Tourist Board” title at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greeks Await PM’s Announcements on Covid-19 Lockdown by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to make announcements by the end of the week on the government’s next step regarding Greece’s second nationwide lockdown. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Reports: US Considers Lifting Restrictions for Travel to Europe by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 Americans may soon be able to travel to countries in Europe as the United States examines lifting bans introduced in March to contain the spread of Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Pissarides Recovery Plan for Greece Proposes Uniform Taxation by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 A single taxation policy for all incomes is at the center of a plan for Greece’s economic recovery, proposed by a committee headed by Nobel Prize-winning economist Christopher Pissarides. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Cruise Industry to Lose Almost $20bn Due to Covid-19 Pandemic by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 The entire cruise industry is expected to lose almost $20 billion in revenue amid the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, a 71% plunge year-over-year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy New Zealand, Japan & Taiwan Most Covid-19 Resilient by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 New Zealand, Japan and Taiwan have the most effective handling of the Covid-19 pandemic to date, according to a “Covid Resilience Ranking” by Bloomberg. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greece to Carry Out €470m Road Safety Project with EIB Support by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 by GTP editing team 30 November 2020 The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to support half of a 470-million-euro nationwide programme to reduce the risk of traffic accidents across Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Support on national & EU level Greece’s Tourism, Culture and Agrifood to Benefit from EU Emergency Funding by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 Tourism is among Greece’s areas to receive support from EU emergency funds released to help member states recover from the Covid-19 health crisis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greece Aiming to Go Beyond ‘Sun and Sea’ Tourism Model by Nikos Krinis 27 November 2020 by Nikos Krinis 27 November 2020 The GNTO is aiming to take Greek tourism to the next level, beyond the already established “sun and sea” offer, and provide a new travel experience to visitors, focused on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Intra-European Travel Interest Strong for 2021, Says ETC by Maria Paravantes 27 November 2020 by Maria Paravantes 27 November 2020 Europeans are still interested in traveling and appear to be planning trips in 2021 despite Covid-19 resurgence, according to the European Travel Commission (ETC). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Aviation Bodies: Flexible Slot Use a Must for Air Transport Recovery by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 Global aviation organizations are calling on regulators worldwide to adopt more flexible slot rules and preserve air transport connectivity. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Study: Greece Gives Good Example on How to Protect Jobs During Covid-19 by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 Greece’s job retention approach during the Covid-19 pandemic successfully mitigated the possibility of large-scale unemployment, according to a recent study. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Turkey Provokes EU with Varosha Actions, May Face Sanctions by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 Turkey may face sanctions if it does not stop all illegal activity in Varosha, Cyprus, EU lawmakers warn. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail