Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Covid-19: EU Countries Can Now Issue Recovery Certificates Based on Rapid Tests by GTP editing team 22 February 2022 by GTP editing team 22 February 2022 Member states of the European Union are now able to issue Covid-19 recovery certificates also based on positive rapid antigen test results. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level UK to Drop All Covid-19 Restrictions this Week by GTP editing team 22 February 2022 by GTP editing team 22 February 2022 UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that starting February 24, all coronavirus restrictions will end and Covid-19 will be treated as other infectious diseases such as the flu. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece BoG: Greece Travel Receipts Recoup 58.6% of Pre-pandemic Levels by GTP editing team 21 February 2022 by GTP editing team 21 February 2022 Greece’s tourism-related revenues in 2021 recovered 58.6% of pre-Covid-19 levels amounting to 10.6 billion euros, according to Bank of Greece data. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Mykonos Hotel Turnover Takes the Lead in 2021 by GTP editing team 21 February 2022 by GTP editing team 21 February 2022 Hospitality service providers in Greece saw turnover rise by 118.3% in 2021 over a year earlier with the popular island of Mykonos leading the way. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greek Tourism Body Calls on Gov’t to Update Covid-19 Protocols by GTP editing team 21 February 2022 by GTP editing team 21 February 2022 The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) is calling on the government to revise Covid-19 health protocols and facilitate travel ahead of the tourism season’s opening. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece to Lift Covid-19 Measures for the Vaccinated by End of March by GTP editing team 21 February 2022 by GTP editing team 21 February 2022 Greek authorities are planning to lift Covid-19 measures by the end of March but only for those who are vaccinated. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Ministries Join Forces to Take Fishing Tourism to Next Level by GTP editing team 21 February 2022 by GTP editing team 21 February 2022 The ministries of tourism and rural development and food signed a memorandum of cooperation for the promotion and development of fishing tourism in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Officials See Dynamic Tourism Year for Thessaloniki by Nikos Krinis 21 February 2022 by Nikos Krinis 21 February 2022 A dynamic year in tourism is expected for Thessaloniki in Greece, according to the head of the city’s tourism organization, Voula Patoulidou. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens and Crete on ‘Best European Destinations’ List for 2022 by GTP editing team 21 February 2022 by GTP editing team 21 February 2022 Athens and Crete are among Europe’s top 20 best destinations for travel in 2022, according to a list by the EBD. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Adds 9 Traditions to its Intangible Cultural Heritage List by GTP editing team 21 February 2022 by GTP editing team 21 February 2022 Nine traditional practices, customs and events, which still take place in cities and villages across Greece, have been included in the country’s National Index of Intangible Cultural Heritage. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Extends Covid Travel Rules for International Arrivals by GTP editing team 19 February 2022 by GTP editing team 19 February 2022 The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has updated its guidelines for those preparing to travel to Greece from abroad. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece Expects Australian Tourists to Arrive in Big Numbers this Year by GTP editing team 18 February 2022 by GTP editing team 18 February 2022 Australians are expected to travel to Greece in big numbers this summer, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said after meeting with Australia’s Ambassador to Greece, Arthur Spyrou. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ETC: Tourists Visiting Greece in 2021 Stayed Longer by GTP editing team 18 February 2022 by GTP editing team 18 February 2022 Travelers to Greece extended their holidays last year making the country the best overall performer in terms of nights spent in Europe, according to the latest report by the European … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Airports See Over 1.2 Million Passengers in January by GTP editing team 18 February 2022 by GTP editing team 18 February 2022 During the first month of 2022, Greek airports saw more than 1.2 million passengers, an increase of 223.6% compared to January 2021, but still below the respective 2019 levels before … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA: Ticket Sales Rise as Countries Do Away with Covid Controls by GTP editing team 18 February 2022 by GTP editing team 18 February 2022 Confidence in travel is growing stronger as countries begin to lift Covid-19 restrictions but more needs to be done to restore full connectivity, says IATA. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy CDC Revises Cruise Travel Advisory but Stills Sees ‘High’ Risk by GTP editing team 18 February 2022 by GTP editing team 18 February 2022 The CDC has lowered the risk level for cruise travel but advises travelers to make sure they are up to date with Covid-19 vaccines before boarding a cruise ship. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News ‘Agora Athens’ Project to Kick Off with Design Contest by GTP editing team 18 February 2022 by GTP editing team 18 February 2022 The Municipality of Athens is planning an open competition for the redesign of the city’s commercial and tourist center around the popular Monastiraki and Plaka districts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece in Top 5 Most Resilient Tourism Destinations for the Brits by GTP editing team 17 February 2022 by GTP editing team 17 February 2022 Greece is among the top five most resilient destinations for the British seeking to get away for Easter, according to a report by ForwardKeys. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: Greece Allows 100% Capacity at Vaccinated-only Conferences and Events by GTP editing team 17 February 2022 by GTP editing team 17 February 2022 Greece has eased Covid-19 protocols for conferences and events allowing 100% capacity at exhibition spaces for vaccinated-only participants. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Loosens More Covid-19 Restrictions by GTP editing team 17 February 2022 by GTP editing team 17 February 2022 A number of Covid-19 restrictions will be lifted in Greece, allowing standing customers at bars and a 50% capacity at sports events starting on Saturday, February 19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail