Covid-19 Government measures Greece Imposes Night Curfew from 9pm to 5am to Slow Covid-19 by GTP editing team 11 November 2020 by GTP editing team 11 November 2020 The Greek government has announced a night curfew from 9 pm to 5 am, aiming to further limit movement in the country to curb the rise of Covid-19 cases. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA: What Greece Needs for its Aviation Sector to Recover by Nikos Krinis 11 November 2020 by Nikos Krinis 11 November 2020 Aviation is critical for the Greek economy and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) refers to solutions that are needed to ensure that the industry recovers from the Covid-19 crisis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Brits Looking Towards Greece for 2021 Spring, Summer Travel by GTP editing team 11 November 2020 by GTP editing team 11 November 2020 Despite a general hesitation for travel in the post-Covid-19 era, British travelers are showing an interest in spending their holidays in Greece next year, according to ABTA. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Travel Demand Will Bounce Back After Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution, Says Emirates President by Eleftheria Pantziou 11 November 2020 by Eleftheria Pantziou 11 November 2020 The approval and distribution of a Covid-19 vaccine will help the aviation industry bounce back, according to Emirates Airlines President Tim Clark. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Attracting Tourism Investments from the Arab World a Priority for Greece by GTP editing team 11 November 2020 by GTP editing team 11 November 2020 Strengthening cooperation with the Arab world to attract tourism investments and more tourists to Greece is a priority for the country’s Tourism Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy European Arrivals Set to Decline by 61% in 2020, Says ETC by GTP editing team 11 November 2020 by GTP editing team 11 November 2020 A new surge in Covid-19 cases and the reintroduction of travel restrictions have halted European tourism recovery with arrivals set to be down by 61% in 2020, says ETC. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2020 Year in Review - GTP Greece Ranks 5th Out of 50 Countries for Top Tourism Brand by GTP editing team 10 November 2020 by GTP editing team 10 November 2020 Greece, out of 50 countries, has been ranked as the fifth best tourism brand in 2020, according to a survey conducted by market research firm Ipsos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens: Tourism Included in €40m Action Plan to Support City’s Economy by GTP editing team 10 November 2020 by GTP editing team 10 November 2020 The Municipality of Athens has announced an action plan that includes a number of support measures for the city center’s economy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Forecast: Europe’s Air Traffic Not Expected to Reach 2019 Levels Until 2024 at Earliest by GTP editing team 10 November 2020 by GTP editing team 10 November 2020 A new forecast released by Eurocontrol shows that air traffic in Europe is not expected to reach 2019 levels until at least 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Greek Consumers Group Issues Guidelines for Canceled Trips Due to Covid-19 Lockdown by GTP editing team 10 November 2020 by GTP editing team 10 November 2020 Greece’s Union for Working Consumers (EEKE) informs the public on their options in case they are forced to cancel a planned trip as a result of Covid-19 restrictions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Support on national & EU level EU to Buy 300m Doses of BioNTech-Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine by GTP editing team 10 November 2020 by GTP editing team 10 November 2020 The European Commission will authorise a contract for up to 300 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine developed by BioNTech and Pfizer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Ryanair’s O’Leary Says Air Travel Will Return to pre-Covid-19 Volumes in 2021-2022 by Eleftheria Pantziou 10 November 2020 by Eleftheria Pantziou 10 November 2020 Air travel may go back to pre-Covid-19 volumes sooner than expected – by 2021-22, Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary predicts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Euromonitor: Digital and Sustainable Innovations will Boost Travel Recovery by GTP editing team 10 November 2020 by GTP editing team 10 November 2020 Creative new ideas in digital and sustainable technologies will help travel and tourism to rebound after the Covid-19 pandemic, says Euromonitor International. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece Includes UK in Plans for Tourism Comeback in 2021 by Nikos Krinis 9 November 2020 by Nikos Krinis 9 November 2020 Greece has high expectations for its tourism season in 2021 and sees the UK playing a leading role, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Extends Travel Restrictions for Some Countries Until November 30 by GTP editing team 9 November 2020 by GTP editing team 9 November 2020 The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has extended travel restrictions for travelers from a number of countries, as part of efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Greek Regions on Germany’s List of Covid-19 ‘Risk Areas’ by GTP editing team 9 November 2020 by GTP editing team 9 November 2020 Germany has updated its travel advice and added regions in Greece to its “risk areas” list due to an increase in Covid-19 cases in the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greek Tourism’s Connection with Gastronomy, Local Products is Essential, Says Deputy Minister by GTP editing team 9 November 2020 by GTP editing team 9 November 2020 Connecting Greek tourism with the country’s gastronomy and local products is a strategic choice for the future, according to Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece’s Second Lockdown is in Response to Pressure on Healthcare System by GTP editing team 6 November 2020 by GTP editing team 6 November 2020 Sotiris Tsiodras, epidemiologist and head of the Greek government’s Covid-19 health committee, explains why Greece went into a second lockdown. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives UNWTO and IMO Call for Safe Resumption of Cruise Operations by GTP editing team 6 November 2020 by GTP editing team 6 November 2020 The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are calling for the gradual resumption of cruise operations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures How Greece’s Public Services will Function During Second Lockdown by GTP editing team 6 November 2020 by GTP editing team 6 November 2020 The Ministry of Interior has released information on how Greece’s public services will function as of November 9 during the country’s second national lockdown. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail