Covid-19 Government measures Greek Covid-19 Curfew for Bars and Restaurants Extends to Athens by GTP editing team 14 August 2020 by GTP editing team 14 August 2020 Greece’s overnight curfew for bars and restaurants, imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19, will extend to businesses in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19 Restrictions Imposed on Paros and Antiparos Islands by GTP editing team 14 August 2020 by GTP editing team 14 August 2020 The Greek government has imposed restrictions on the islands of Paros and Antiparos to curb the spread of the Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Air Passenger Numbers in Europe Expected to Drop by 60% in 2020, Says IATA by GTP editing team 13 August 2020 by GTP editing team 13 August 2020 IATA expects air passenger numbers in Europe to fall by around 60 percent in 2020, due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece: Aviation Directives for Flights from 12 Countries by GTP editing team 12 August 2020 by GTP editing team 12 August 2020 Greece has released aviation directives with updated information on passenger flights from 12 countries, as part of preventive measures to limit the spread of Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Italy Calls for Covid-19 Testing on Travelers Coming from Greece by GTP editing team 12 August 2020 by GTP editing team 12 August 2020 Italy’s Health Minister Roberto Speranza signed a decree for Covid-19 testing on travelers from Greece, Malta, Spain, and Croatia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Extends Suspension of Entry for Non-EU Citizens by GTP editing team 12 August 2020 by GTP editing team 12 August 2020 Greece will not open its borders for nationals from outside the European Union, with the exception of citizens from 11 countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2020 Year in Review - GTP Greek Travel Agencies Suffer Covid-19 Blow by GTP editing team 12 August 2020 by GTP editing team 12 August 2020 Turnover for Greece’s travel agencies dropped by 90% after the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Thessaloniki Fair Cancelation Due to Covid-19 Causes Stir by GTP editing team 12 August 2020 by GTP editing team 12 August 2020 The cancelation of the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), due to Covid-19, has prompted the reaction of stakeholders. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Covid-19: Greek Regional Airport Passenger Numbers Take a Dive by GTP editing team 12 August 2020 by GTP editing team 12 August 2020 Greece’s regional airports are feeling the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic as they handled 75.1% fewer passengers in July compared to the same month in 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Mykonos Business Owners Furious Over Covid-19 Curfew for Bars and Clubs by GTP editing team 12 August 2020 by GTP editing team 12 August 2020 Business owners on the popular island of Mykonos are against a government decision that requires nightclubs and bars to close at midnight as a preventative measure against Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws Greek Police Focus on Road Safety Ahead of August 15 Getaway by GTP editing team 12 August 2020 by GTP editing team 12 August 2020 The Hellenic Police will step up patrols on roads ahead of the August 15 holiday, when mass departures of Greeks from cities to home villages or islands take place. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Stiff Fines in Greece for Covid-19 Carelessness by Maria Paravantes 11 August 2020 by Maria Paravantes 11 August 2020 Greek authorities have not only tightened measures aimed at restricting the spread of Covid-19, but are also imposing steep fines on violators for carelessness. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece The ‘Greek Summer Feeling’ Spreads to the World via New Tourism Campaign by GTP editing team 11 August 2020 by GTP editing team 11 August 2020 The Greek National Tourism Organization has teamed up with Bloomberg to launch the new “Greek Summer Feeling” digital campaign. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Negative Covid-19 Test Mandatory for Entry to Greece from Five Countries by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 Greece will require a negative Covid-19 test for travelers entering the country from Sweden, Czech Republic, Belgium, Spain and The Netherlands as of August 17. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: Greece Announces Changes for Travel Through Land Borders by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 All travelers entering Greece’s land borders as of August 17 will be obliged to present a negative Covid-19 test result. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: Greece Cancels Thessaloniki Fair, Sets Curfew for Bars in Popular Destinations by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 Greece will impose new Covid-19 measures, which include cancelling the 85th TIF and the setting of a curfew for bars in destinations such as Mykonos and Santorini. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Extends Labor Contract Suspension Period for Covid-hit Tourism Businesses by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 Greek tourism business employers impacted by Covid-19 will still be able in August and September to suspend employee contracts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2020 Year in Review - GTP XRTC: Greek Coastal Shipping Sector Sailing Uncharted Waters by Maria Paravantes 10 August 2020 by Maria Paravantes 10 August 2020 Greece’s coastal shipping industry needs to find ways to remain above water as it faces the unprecedented challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to XRTC Business Consultants. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greece Announces Urban Transport Network Upgrade by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 More buses, increased frequency, and additional staff are the Greek transport ministry’s top priorities as part of an overhaul in mass transport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greek PM Vows to Support Tourism Sector Work Force by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the state would support tourism sector employees who have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail