Covid-19 Government measures Greece Pushes Vaccination as Covid-19 Infections Rise Again by Maria Paravantes 5 July 2021 by Maria Paravantes 5 July 2021 Greek authorities are pushing for more vaccinations without ruling out measures after a sudden increase in Covid-19 cases and the emergence of the Delta variant. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues UNWTO: Vaccines, Digital Solutions to Give Travel a Boost by GTP editing team 5 July 2021 by GTP editing team 5 July 2021 The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is forecasting that vaccination campaigns and the integration of digital solutions for safe travel will help ease restrictions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Opens to More non-EU Tourists, Extends Travel Rules by GTP editing team 2 July 2021 by GTP editing team 2 July 2021 Greece is easing Covid-19 travel restrictions for more non-EU citizens, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece will No Longer Accept Negative Self-test Results for Island Air Travel by GTP editing team 2 July 2021 by GTP editing team 2 July 2021 The Greek authorities have changed and extended the rules that all passengers must follow to travel from the mainland to the islands on domestic flights. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece ‘Tourism can be the Doctor of Greek Economy’ this Year, Says Minister by GTP editing team 2 July 2021 by GTP editing team 2 July 2021 Targeted and efficient use of EU funds are key to restoring tourism to Greece post-Covid-19, which will in turn bolster the economy, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Support on national & EU level Schinas: Recovery Aid to Lead Greece into New European Era by GTP editing team 2 July 2021 by GTP editing team 2 July 2021 The wealth of EU resources allocated to Greece for recovery after Covid-19 are set to bring the country into the new era, according to European Commission VP Margaritis Schinas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Region Aims to Make Attica the Perfect Year-round Destination by GTP editing team 2 July 2021 by GTP editing team 2 July 2021 Greek Governor Giorgos Patoulis is aiming to make the Attica Region the perfect 12-month destination thanks to its diverse options and “cosmopolitan charm”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates WTTC Appoints George Tziallas as Regional Director for Europe and North Africa by GTP editing team 2 July 2021 by GTP editing team 2 July 2021 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has appointed George Tziallas as Regional Director for Europe and North Africa. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Updates Rules for Ferry Travel from the Mainland to the Islands by GTP editing team 1 July 2021 by GTP editing team 1 July 2021 The Greek authorities have announced some changes to the rules for ferry travel from the mainland to the islands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy BoG: Tourism Uncertainty May Slow Greek Economy Rebound by GTP editing team 1 July 2021 by GTP editing team 1 July 2021 Although the Greek economy is showing signs of recovery, the uncertainty due to emerging Covid-19 virus mutations and their potential impact on tourism pose a risk, says the Bank of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Study: Greece Holding Strong in EU Short-term Rental Demand by GTP editing team 1 July 2021 by GTP editing team 1 July 2021 Greece is holding strong in Europe in terms of overnight short-term rental bookings, according to a study released by Eurostat, the EU’s statistical agency. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Netherlands Puts Greece Under Code ‘Yellow’ for Travel by GTP editing team 1 July 2021 by GTP editing team 1 July 2021 The Dutch government has updated its travel advisory for the EU, with all of Greece changing to ‘yellow’ (limited measures against Covid-19). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Travelers from Canada, Qatar, Saudi Arabia Should be Allowed to Enter the EU, Says Council by GTP editing team 1 July 2021 by GTP editing team 1 July 2021 Canada, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia are among the countries for which the European Council recommends member states to lift restrictions for travel into the EU. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hellinikon Project: Demand on the Rise for Homes on Athenian Riviera by Maria Paravantes 1 July 2021 by Maria Paravantes 1 July 2021 A total of 9,000 homes with going rates as high as 25,000 euros/m2 will be constructed at Hellinikon along the Athenian Riviera, according to the head of Lamda Development that … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Stolen Picasso Painting Finds its Way Back to Greek Museum by GTP editing team 1 July 2021 by GTP editing team 1 July 2021 A stolen 1939 painting offered to Greece by Pablo Picasso was recovered by police, found in the hands of a builder who broke into the country’s National Gallery nearly a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2021 Year in Review EU Digital COVID Certificate for Travel Officially Takes Off by GTP editing team 1 July 2021 by GTP editing team 1 July 2021 The EU Digital COVID Certificate, which will facilitate safe travel in the European Union during the Covid-19 pandemic, officially launched on July 1. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Oxford Economics: Greece Tourism Recovery Gathers Speed by GTP editing team 30 June 2021 by GTP editing team 30 June 2021 Greece is following in the footsteps of Europe, where the rebound in tourism post-Covid-19 is already underway, according to Oxford Economics. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Int’l Tourism Crash May Cost Global Economy $4 Trillion, Says Report by GTP editing team 30 June 2021 by GTP editing team 30 June 2021 The crash in international tourism due to the Covid-19 pandemic could cause a loss of more than $4 trillion to the global GDP for 2020 and 2021, says a new … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Auditor: EU Airlines Failing to Protect Passenger Rights by GTP editing team 30 June 2021 by GTP editing team 30 June 2021 Airlines in Europe have failed to protect the rights of passengers during the Covid-19 pandemic, including not offering refunds, according to the European Court of Auditors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel EU Signs Air Transport Agreement with Qatar by GTP editing team 30 June 2021 by GTP editing team 30 June 2021 The European Council has given the go-ahead for the signing of an air transport agreement with Qatar, the first such deal between the EU and a Gulf country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail