Covid-19 Government measures Greek Port Authorities Heighten Security Checks on Board Ferries by GTP editing team 19 June 2020 by GTP editing team 19 June 2020 Greek authorities are boosting security checks at ports and on board ferries across Greece to ensure Covid-19 safety precautions are being adhered to. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Covid-19 Recovery Plan Tops EU Leaders’ Meeting by GTP editing team 19 June 2020 by GTP editing team 19 June 2020 Reaching an agreement on the Commission’s proposed coronavirus rescue fund dubbed “Next Generation EU”, topped the agenda of a recent EU leaders meeting. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Google: Online Searches for Greek Destinations Double Globally by Eleftheria Pantziou 19 June 2020 by Eleftheria Pantziou 19 June 2020 Online searches for Greek destinations on Google has doubled worldwide, showing the strong interest of potential holidaymakers for the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Tourism Minister Discusses Contracts for Hotel Doctors in Greece by GTP editing team 19 June 2020 by GTP editing team 19 June 2020 More than 500 doctors have so far signed short-term contracts with seasonal and year-round hotels in Greece, according to the Greek Tourism Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Acropolis Museum’s Annual Performance Positive Despite Covid-19 by GTP editing team 19 June 2020 by GTP editing team 19 June 2020 The Acropolis Museum in Athens, welcomed a total of 1,283,125 visitors from June 2019 to May 2020 despite its forced closure on March 14 due to the coronavirus outbreak. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece EY: Estimated Tourism Losses for Greece at €10bn due to Covid-19 by GTP editing team 18 June 2020 by GTP editing team 18 June 2020 Covid-19 is estimated at costing the Greek tourism sector some 10 billion euros in 2020, according to the latest report by Ernst & Young (EY). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats OECD Revises Covid-19 Outlook for Greece by GTP editing team 18 June 2020 by GTP editing team 18 June 2020 OECD revised its previous forecast for Greece, regarding the impact of Covid-19, estimating that the country’s economy will contract at a smaller rate this year compared to the eurozone average. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Air Travel: Consumers Still Wary About Flying but Industry Experts Positive by GTP editing team 18 June 2020 by GTP editing team 18 June 2020 Industry experts may be confident about the resumption of travel after the Covid-19 pandemic, but travelers appear to be fearful of getting on planes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Mastercard Offers Technology Knowhow for the Restart of Greek Tourism by Eleftheria Pantziou 17 June 2020 by Eleftheria Pantziou 17 June 2020 Mastercard is offering its technology knowhow for the development of new tools that will support Greece’s efforts to restart its tourism sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues IATA Releases Criteria for Covid-19 Testing in the Air Travel Process by GTP editing team 17 June 2020 by GTP editing team 17 June 2020 Should governments choose to introduce Covid-19 testing for travelers arriving from countries considered as high risk, testing must deliver results fast, be able to be conducted at scale, and operate … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level ‘We are Europe’ Tourism Campaign Launched by ETC and Euronews by GTP editing team 17 June 2020 by GTP editing team 17 June 2020 The ETC and Euronews have launched a new media campaign to inspire people to get ready to travel again as restrictions across Europe are gradually being eased. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Greece Travel Info: Entry Requirements, Covid-19 Testing, FAQs by GTP editing team 16 June 2020 by GTP editing team 16 June 2020 Updated information on travel to Greece during June 15-30 and from July 1 onwards (entry requirements, Covid-19 testing and answers to FAQs). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Tourism Between Greece – Israel to Take Off in August by GTP editing team 16 June 2020 by GTP editing team 16 June 2020 Tourism between Greece and Israel will resume on August 1, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu have confirmed. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece and Israel Agree to Increase Tourism Cooperation by GTP editing team 16 June 2020 by GTP editing team 16 June 2020 Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and his Israeli counterpart, Asaf Zamir, have agreed to continue bilateral negotiations to strengthen tourism ties between Greece and Israel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens ‘Athens is Back’ Initiative to Revive City’s Market by GTP editing team 16 June 2020 by GTP editing team 16 June 2020 The Athens Municipality and the city’s traders union have launched the “Athens is Back” initiative, which offers businesses and cultural bodies the chance to promote their discounts and products. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Seasonal Hotels in Greece Open as Flights Resume by GTP editing team 15 June 2020 by GTP editing team 15 June 2020 Seasonal hotels in Greece have opened their doors, as international flights to Athens and Thessaloniki restarted following the Covid-19 outbreak. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Greece Opens its Skies for Flights to Athens and Thessaloniki by GTP editing team 15 June 2020 by GTP editing team 15 June 2020 Greece on Monday, June 15, officially reopened to international travel and is now welcoming visitors, following three months of Covid-19 restrictions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2020 Year in Review - GTP Re-open EU: New Site & App Offers Real-time Info for Safe Travel by GTP editing team 15 June 2020 by GTP editing team 15 June 2020 Travelers planning to visit EU countries can now access a new website offering real-time information on destinations and Covid-19 safety regulations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Extends Suspension of Flights to/from UK and Turkey by GTP editing team 15 June 2020 by GTP editing team 15 June 2020 Greece has extended the temporary suspension of flights from and to Turkey and the United Kingdom until June 30. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Europe Timidly Opens Up to Travelers by GTP editing team 15 June 2020 by GTP editing team 15 June 2020 A number of European countries timidly opened up to travel on June 15 easing border controls and implementing health protocols for incoming travelers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail