Destinations news Alonissos Underwater Museum to Reopen for 2021 Summer Season by GTP editing team 31 May 2021 by GTP editing team 31 May 2021 The Alonissos Underwater Museum is ready to reopen its doors for the summer season, and guide visitors through its unique 5th century shipwreck. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Extends Travel Rules for International Flights by GTP editing team 29 May 2021 by GTP editing team 29 May 2021 The entry requirements and rules for travelers to Greece from abroad have been extended by the Greek authorities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece EU Digital COVID Certificate for Travel – Greek Version Unveiled by GTP editing team 28 May 2021 by GTP editing team 28 May 2021 Greece has unveiled its version of the EU Digital COVID Certificate, the document that aims to make travel restriction-free within the European Union. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Tourism Leaders to Gather in Athens for UNWTO’s 66th CEU Meeting by GTP editing team 28 May 2021 by GTP editing team 28 May 2021 Athens is ready to welcome leading tourism figures to attend the 66th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Europe (CEU) during June 2-4. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greece: Digital Transformation, Public-private Partnerships Key for Tourism Development by Eleftheria Pantziou 28 May 2021 by Eleftheria Pantziou 28 May 2021 Digital transformation is a prerequisite for Greek tourism’s development but its swift implementation requires close public-private cooperation, according to a study. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues GNTO Upgrades Info Point for Tourists in Greece at Athens Airport by GTP editing team 28 May 2021 by GTP editing team 28 May 2021 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has upgraded its tourism info point at the arrivals area of the Athens International Airport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece Expects to Welcome More Tourists this Year, PM Mitsotakis Tells ‘Bild’ by GTP editing team 27 May 2021 by GTP editing team 27 May 2021 Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis told Germany’s Bild newspaper that he expects Greece this year to welcome twice as many tourists than in 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Reports: Greece May Make it On the UK’s Revised Travel List by GTP editing team 27 May 2021 by GTP editing team 27 May 2021 A number of Greek and Spanish islands may soon be included on the UK’s revised “green list” of countries, according to recent reports. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece and Saudi Arabia Boost Cooperation in Tourism, Investments by GTP editing team 27 May 2021 by GTP editing team 27 May 2021 Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and his Saudi Arabia counterpart Ahmed Al Khateeb are aiming to stimulate tourism between the two countries and facilitate travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece Ready to Unveil its Digital ‘Green Pass’ for Travel by GTP editing team 27 May 2021 by GTP editing team 27 May 2021 Greece on Friday, May 28, will introduce its digital green certificate that aims to make travel easier this summer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greek Hoteliers Seek Measures to Avert Employee Dismissals by GTP editing team 27 May 2021 by GTP editing team 27 May 2021 Citing near to zero bookings, Greek hoteliers are calling on the government to introduce a new round of support measures in order to prevent employee dismissals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Support on national & EU level Commission Releases €2.54bn in SURE Support Funds for Greece by GTP editing team 27 May 2021 by GTP editing team 27 May 2021 Greece will be receiving 2.54 billion euros to support employment from the European Commission’s SURE scheme. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Recovery Fund to Drive Greek Tourism into New Era by GTP editing team 27 May 2021 by GTP editing team 27 May 2021 Greece’s tourism sector stands to gain significantly once its recovery plan is passed in Brussels, and funding is released and channeled into a number of landmark projects. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Posidonia: Greece Leads the Way in Mediterranean Cruise Travel Restart by Maria Paravantes 26 May 2021 by Maria Paravantes 26 May 2021 Global cruise companies are hoping to stimulate traveler interest and kick-start operations from Greece this summer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greek PM Calls for Cooperation to Get EU Covid Travel Pass Off the Ground by GTP editing team 26 May 2021 by GTP editing team 26 May 2021 Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis is calling for cooperation between EU member states for the implementation of the EU Digital Covid-19 Certificate for travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Boosting Air Connectivity, Waterways Top Greek Gov’t Priorities by GTP editing team 26 May 2021 by GTP editing team 26 May 2021 Enhancing air connectivity and getting a waterway network off the ground are among the main priorities of the Greek government. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Greece OKs Dior Photo Shoot at Acropolis Ahead of ‘Croisière 2022’ Athens Show by GTP editing team 26 May 2021 by GTP editing team 26 May 2021 Greek authorities have given the green light to French luxury fashion house Dior to carry out photo and video shoots for its “Croisière 2022” collection at the Acropolis in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives EU Digital COVID Certificate Must Be Ready By July 1, Says European Tourism Manifesto by GTP editing team 26 May 2021 by GTP editing team 26 May 2021 The European Tourism Manifesto alliance is urging EU Member States to ensure swift and effective implementation of the Digital COVID Certificate for travel by July 1 at the latest. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece Wins 2021 European Heritage Award for Plaka Bridge Restoration Project by GTP editing team 26 May 2021 by GTP editing team 26 May 2021 Greece has been honored at the European Heritage Awards 2021 for the restoration project of the landmark Plaka Bridge in Epirus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives UNWTO Opens Call for ‘Best Tourism Villages’ Initiative by GTP editing team 26 May 2021 by GTP editing team 26 May 2021 The UNWTO is calling on its member states to present best examples of rural villages harnessing the power of tourism to provide opportunity to local communities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail