Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy WTTC: Three Possible Outcomes for Travel and Tourism post-Covid-19 by GTP editing team 11 June 2020 by GTP editing team 11 June 2020 The WTTC has presented three possible outcomes for the travel and tourism sector as a result of the local and global travel restrictions due to Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Flight Bookings to Greece Jump for July and August, Says ForwardKeys by GTP editing team 10 June 2020 by GTP editing team 10 June 2020 Greece is among the countries that has seen a significant jump in international flight bookings for July and August, says travel analytics firm ForwardKeys. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece Prepares Covid-19 Island Plan as it Opens to Tourism by GTP editing team 10 June 2020 by GTP editing team 10 June 2020 Greece will soon present its emergency strategy, which includes testing and health infrastructure on the islands, to address possible Covid-19 cases. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece Raises Social Tourism Subsidy to Boost Domestic Travel by Maria Paravantes 10 June 2020 by Maria Paravantes 10 June 2020 In an attempt to boost domestic travel, Greece is increasing the social tourism subsidy this year, covering for the first time ferry fares for eligible recipients. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives EU Health Commissioner Says Accessible Covid-19 Vaccine Top Priority by GTP editing team 10 June 2020 by GTP editing team 10 June 2020 Key to effectively addressing the Covid-19 pandemic is finding a vaccine that will be accessible to all, EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides says. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Greek Business Events Industry Sees Abrupt Halt Due to Covid-19 by GTP editing team 10 June 2020 by GTP editing team 10 June 2020 Covid-19 brought an abrupt halt to strong momentum in Greece’s MICE industry, according to the Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Works on Athens City Walk Project Begin with Road Closures by GTP editing team 10 June 2020 by GTP editing team 10 June 2020 Priority zones for pedestrians and cyclists are set to be announced in the coming period as works for the ambitious Athens city walk project are set to begin. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Airline Losses in 2020 Expected to Top $84 Billion by GTP editing team 10 June 2020 by GTP editing team 10 June 2020 Referring to 2020 as “the worst year in the history of aviation”, IATA expects the airline industry to lose $84.3 billion due to the Covid-19 crisis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Considers ‘Local Lockdowns’ after Covid-19 Violations by Maria Paravantes 9 June 2020 by Maria Paravantes 9 June 2020 Following Covid-19 violations and a rise in cases, Greek authorities said that there is a plan for “local lockdowns” in the event of increased coronavirus incidents. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece will Open Borders to Flights with Safety as Top Priority by GTP editing team 9 June 2020 by GTP editing team 9 June 2020 Greece will open its borders to flights from June 15 in accordance to all public health safety measures, says Deputy Minister of Civil Protection Nikos Hardalias. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece and Italy Ink Maritime Border Deal by GTP editing team 9 June 2020 by GTP editing team 9 June 2020 Greece and Italy have entered into a maritime agreement that defines the exclusive economic zones of the two countries, allowing them to explore and exploit hydrocarbon resources in the area. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece in Europe’s Top 5 for the Quality of its Bathing Waters by GTP editing team 9 June 2020 by GTP editing team 9 June 2020 Greece finds itself yet again among the top 5 countries in Europe for the fine quality of its bathing waters, shows a report by the European Environment Agency (EEA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Cyprus Now Open to Tourism by GTP editing team 9 June 2020 by GTP editing team 9 June 2020 Cyprus has re-opened to tourists, easing further its Covid-19 restrictions and launching its user-friendly Cyprus Flight Pass platform to facilitate travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives One Planet: UNWTO Presents Vision for Responsible Recovery of Tourism Sector by GTP editing team 9 June 2020 by GTP editing team 9 June 2020 The UNWTO has announced its new vision for global tourism – growing better, stronger, and balancing the needs of people, planet and prosperity – through its One Planet Sustainable Tourism … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives WTTC Gives Tourism Destinations Stamp of Approval for Safety Protocols by GTP editing team 9 June 2020 by GTP editing team 9 June 2020 The WTTC has given global destinations its “Safe Travels” stamp for adopting its private sector health and safety protocols for travel and tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Restaurants, Cafes in Greece Open Indoor Areas by GTP editing team 6 June 2020 by GTP editing team 6 June 2020 Restaurants, bars, and cafés in Greece have opened their indoor areas for customers, after keeping them closed since mid-March due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece on List of 100 Safest Countries in the World for Covid-19 by Nikos Krinis 5 June 2020 by Nikos Krinis 5 June 2020 Greece is among the 100 safest countries in the world for Covid-19, according to a report released by Deep Knowledge Group. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives FinMin: Greece Doesn’t Need ESM Covid-19 Credit Line by GTP editing team 5 June 2020 by GTP editing team 5 June 2020 Greece has no need to resort to European Stability Mechanism (ESM) loans to deal with the coronavirus impact, says Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives WTTC Urges UK to Lift 14-day Quarantine and Enable Tourism by GTP editing team 5 June 2020 by GTP editing team 5 June 2020 WTTC is calling on Britain to drop its 14-day quarantine measure for incoming travelers in order to support the restart of tourism in Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Int’l MICE Industry Struggling to Cover Lost Ground, Restart Operations by Eleftheria Pantziou 5 June 2020 by Eleftheria Pantziou 5 June 2020 The international MICE industry is struggling to mitigate the heavy losses it has suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic and gradually resume operations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail