Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Covid-19: UK Launches Travel Taskforce to Reduce 14-day Quarantine for Arrivals by GTP editing team 8 October 2020 by GTP editing team 8 October 2020 The UK government has created a Global Travel Taskforce that will aim to implement a testing regime to reduce the current 14-day quarantine period of arriving travelers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Report: Nearly 70% of Travelers Plan to Fly Internationally in Next 6 Months by GTP editing team 8 October 2020 by GTP editing team 8 October 2020 A new OAG report on travel confidence has found that overall, fear levels over catching Covid-19 while flying are tepid and most consumers are open to air travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2020 Year in Review - GTP Microsoft Deal Paves Way for Major Investments in Greece by Maria Paravantes 7 October 2020 by Maria Paravantes 7 October 2020 Greece is proceeding with major investments in the areas of tourism, energy and technology, with the recently announced Microsoft deal leading the way. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy GNTO: Year Ahead ‘Uncertain’ for Greek Tourism, Structural Changes a Must by GTP editing team 7 October 2020 by GTP editing team 7 October 2020 Covid-19 lingers into the new year creating uncertainty and the need for structural changes in Greek tourism, says the GNTO’s Dimitris Fragakis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Covid-19 Impact: Airlines Not Expected to Turn Cash Positive Until 2022 by GTP editing team 7 October 2020 by GTP editing team 7 October 2020 IATA is calling on governments to support the airline industry during the coming winter season, as the impact of Covid-19 has proven to be “deeper and longer”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues CLIA Cruise Line Members to Test All Passengers for Covid-19 by GTP editing team 7 October 2020 by GTP editing team 7 October 2020 All CLIA members that operate cruise ships with a capacity of 250 or more passengers will conduct pre-boarding Covid-19 tests to all. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ACI Gives Alternatives to Physical Distancing at Airport Security Checkpoints by GTP editing team 7 October 2020 by GTP editing team 7 October 2020 ACI World has designed 11 alternative measures to physical distancing in order to keep air passengers and staff safe and checkpoints moving when traffic increases. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Greece Road Arrivals Grind to a Halt Due to Covid-19 Crisis by GTP editing team 6 October 2020 by GTP editing team 6 October 2020 Arrivals to Greece by road in Q3 2020 reached only 580,000, accounting for a mere 8% of total arrivals recorded in 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Study: Greek Tourism Sees Severe Losses in the ‘New Normal’ by Eleftheria Pantziou 6 October 2020 by Eleftheria Pantziou 6 October 2020 Greek tourism revenue and employment have been hit hard by Covid-19, according to “The New Normal – Short- & Long-term Effects” study by Ira Media. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel UNWTO and IATA Partner to Restore Consumer Confidence in Travel, Restart Global Tourism by GTP editing team 6 October 2020 by GTP editing team 6 October 2020 The UNWTO has partnered with IATA to restore confidence in international aviation and restart global tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece to Map Covid-19 Level of Burden in Regions by GTP editing team 6 October 2020 by GTP editing team 6 October 2020 Greece will launch a safety map to help determine the areas where Covid-19 restrictive measures may be required to be taken. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Face Masks Unlikely to Put Health at Risk, Says Study by GTP editing team 6 October 2020 by GTP editing team 6 October 2020 Wearing masks for protection against Covid-19 is unlikely to cause CO2 toxicity in the body, according to a recent study. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Germany Returns Smuggled Ancient Greek Coins to Greece by GTP editing team 6 October 2020 by GTP editing team 6 October 2020 Five ancient Greek coins that were saved last-minute from being auctioned off in Munich and Zurich, have been returned to Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Germany, UK, France Top Tourism Markets for Greece in Summer 2020 by GTP editing team 5 October 2020 by GTP editing team 5 October 2020 Visitors from Germany, the UK, France, Poland and Italy made up the bulk of incoming travelers in the 2020 summer season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece Establishes Certification Seal for ‘Glamping’ Accommodation by GTP editing team 5 October 2020 by GTP editing team 5 October 2020 The Greek Tourism Ministry has introduced a new certification seal for businesses in Greece that offer ‘glamping’ accommodation among their services. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Extends Rules for Russian Arrivals by GTP editing team 5 October 2020 by GTP editing team 5 October 2020 Russian travelers to Greece are still obliged to present a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival to the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Microsoft Announces Cloud Services Investment in Greece by GTP editing team 5 October 2020 by GTP editing team 5 October 2020 Microsoft Corp will invest in the creation of a new data hub in Greece, expected to stimulate entrepreneurship and investment activity. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy IMF: Greek Economy to Shrink by 9.5% by GTP editing team 5 October 2020 by GTP editing team 5 October 2020 The Greek economy is expected to shrink by 9.5 percent in 2020 due to the Covid-19 shock, which has interrupted the country’s economic recovery, the IMF said. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece to Ban Single-use Plastics by 2021 by GTP editing team 5 October 2020 by GTP editing team 5 October 2020 The Greek Environment Ministry has tabled a bill in parliament which – once passed – will ban the use of single-use plastics by July 2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation Rail Passenger Rights to Improve for Travelers in Europe by GTP editing team 5 October 2020 by GTP editing team 5 October 2020 The European Union is looking to make rail travel more convenient and passenger-friendly, in particular for those with disabilities or reduced mobility. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail