Air Travel Travelers to Greece from Malta Must Have Negative Covid-19 Test by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 All travelers entering Greece from Malta as of August 12 will be obliged to present a negative molecular test result (PCR) for Covid-19 upon arrival. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: No Standing Customers Allowed in Bars and Clubs in Greece by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 The Greek government has extended a ban on standing customers in all bars, clubs, live music venues, bar-restaurants and cafe-bars until August 31. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level US Urges Citizens to ‘Reconsider’ Travel to Greece Due to Covid-19 by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 The US State Department has issued a new advisory for Greece urging its citizens to reconsider plans for travel due to increasing cases of Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19 Restrictions Imposed on Greek Island of Poros by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 Greek health authorities have announced emergency restrictions for the island of Poros, after at least 13 people were found to be positive to Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greek Islands See ‘Satisfying’ Tourist Numbers in July by Nikos Krinis 7 August 2020 by Nikos Krinis 7 August 2020 A number of Greek islands saw “satisfying” tourist arrival numbers in July, with local authorities underlining that Greece continues to be on the minds of holidaymakers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level ‘Chania, Always Pure’ Campaign Targets Greek and European Travelers – Video by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 Aiming to attract European and Greek travelers, the Chania Chamber has launched a new campaign that features the city as an ideal destination for safe holidays. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greek Authorities Mull Harsher Covid-19 Measures for August 15 Holiday by GTP editing team 6 August 2020 by GTP editing team 6 August 2020 Greek health authorities may announce harsher measures against Covid-19, ahead of the August 15 holiday which marks the largest mass exodus of the year in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece’s Covid-19 Imported Cases Remain Low, Says Minister by GTP editing team 6 August 2020 by GTP editing team 6 August 2020 Greece’s Covid-19 cases from incoming travel arrivals have remained at a low number since the country opened its gates to tourists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: Greece Prohibits Crossing of Land Borders from 11pm to 7am by GTP editing team 6 August 2020 by GTP editing team 6 August 2020 All of Greece’s land border crossings will be closed overnight, with the exception of the country’s northern entry point with Bulgaria, Promachonas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Covid-19 Drives Athens Hotel Prices Downward by GTP editing team 6 August 2020 by GTP editing team 6 August 2020 The Covid-19 pandemic is putting pressure on Athens hoteliers to lower their prices, as indicated by Trivago’s Hotel Price Index. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Air Passenger Numbers in Athens Tumble in July by GTP editing team 6 August 2020 by GTP editing team 6 August 2020 Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) may have picked up in July, following dramatic drops in June and May, but figures still remain below the respective 2019 levels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Report: Greek SMEs Feel the Covid-19 Effect by GTP editing team 6 August 2020 by GTP editing team 6 August 2020 The outbreak of Covid-19 has impacted Greece’s small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) as much as the economic crisis in 2009, says the National Bank of Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Analysis: Controls, National Covid-19 Policies Affecting Airfares by GTP editing team 6 August 2020 by GTP editing team 6 August 2020 Flight restrictions and government travel policies, including Covid-19 testing and quarantine measures, are affecting travel trends, according to an analysis by ForwardKeys. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Best of Aegean Islands’ Gastronomy Unveiled in New Video by GTP editing team 6 August 2020 by GTP editing team 6 August 2020 A new video focusing on the rich gastronomy of the South Aegean islands was recently released to promote the Region as a top culinary tourism destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greek Health Expert Explains Rise in Covid-19 Cases by GTP editing team 5 August 2020 by GTP editing team 5 August 2020 Greek infectious diseases professor Sotiris Tsiodras gave explanations regarding the sudden increase of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: Greece Announces Rules for Entry from Albanian Border by Nikos Krinis 5 August 2020 by Nikos Krinis 5 August 2020 The Greek government has announced new rules for travelers from Albania entering Greece through the Kakavia border crossing. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Covid-19 Testing Soon Available at Thessaloniki Airport by GTP editing team 5 August 2020 by GTP editing team 5 August 2020 Passengers at Thessaloniki “Makedonia” Airport will soon have the opportunity to undergo Covid-19 molecular detection (rRT-PCR) testing. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greek PM Urges Persistent Vigilance Against Covid-19 by GTP editing team 5 August 2020 by GTP editing team 5 August 2020 Greece’s PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged Greeks to adhere to hygiene measures, in an attempt to encourage more vigilance in view of surging Covid-19 cases in the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Greek Hoteliers See Dismal Year Ahead Due to Covid-19 by GTP editing team 5 August 2020 by GTP editing team 5 August 2020 Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios has painted a gloomy picture for Greece’s hospitality sector, which has been hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Covid-19: Greek Banks Not Accepting all Transactions at Counters by GTP editing team 5 August 2020 by GTP editing team 5 August 2020 A number of transactions no longer take place at Greek bank counters and customers are urged to exclusively use ATMs and their web banking accounts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail