Destinations news Greece Prepares Tourism Plan for Quake-hit Samos by GTP editing team 3 November 2020 by GTP editing team 3 November 2020 The Greek Tourism Ministry is planning actions to promote the quake-hit island of Samos as a tourist destination in the coming year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Hotels Open in Athens in 2020 Despite Covid-19 Crisis by GTP editing team 3 November 2020 by GTP editing team 3 November 2020 Athens this year welcomed a number of new hotel properties despite weak demand in the tourism market due to the Covid-19 crisis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Tourism Ministry Looks to Develop New Framework for Rock Climbing Sites by GTP editing team 3 November 2020 by GTP editing team 3 November 2020 The Tourism Ministry is looking to create a new framework for the development of more rock climbing sites in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Thessaloniki Hoteliers in Tight Spot After Lockdown by GTP editing team 3 November 2020 by GTP editing team 3 November 2020 Hotels in Thessaloniki may suspend operations following the lockdown imposed on the city as part of Covid-19 management efforts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Piraeus Port Authority and Attica Region Partner to Safeguard Cruise Travel by GTP editing team 3 November 2020 by GTP editing team 3 November 2020 The Piraeus Port Authority and the Region of Attica have partnered to ensure and protect the health of all visitors and employees at the port of Piraeus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level UK Covid-19 Lockdown Bans All Non-essential Travel by GTP editing team 3 November 2020 by GTP editing team 3 November 2020 Britain is set to enter a full lockdown including a ban on non-essential travel on November 5, as the increase in Covid-19 cases are overwhelming the country’s health system. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Ponders Changes to Golden Visa Scheme by GTP editing team 3 November 2020 by GTP editing team 3 November 2020 Τhe Greek government is examining changes to its golden visa program in an effort to safeguard the property market and curb shady activity. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Changes Covid-19 Risk Map, Sets New Rules for November by Nikos Krinis 2 November 2020 by Nikos Krinis 2 November 2020 Greece’s color-coded Covid-19 risk-assessment map has changed and new measures are scheduled to be in force as of November 3. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Bans Flights to/from Thessaloniki Due to Covid-19 Lockdown by GTP editing team 2 November 2020 by GTP editing team 2 November 2020 Greece has imposed a temporary ban on flights to and from Thessaloniki as the city is going into lockdown on November 3 due to a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Covid-19 Sends Greek Hotel Revenue Tumbling, Says GBR Report by GTP editing team 2 November 2020 by GTP editing team 2 November 2020 Hotels in Greece saw revenues nosedive through the end of September 2020 as a result of restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greek Cities Thessaloniki, Serres Go Into Lockdown on Tuesday by GTP editing team 2 November 2020 by GTP editing team 2 November 2020 Thessaloniki and Serres in Greece will enter a full, two-week local lockdown starting on Tuesday at 6am after a new spike in Covid-19 cases in both areas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: Greece Closes Restaurants, Bars, Cinemas, Museums in High-risk Areas by GTP editing team 2 November 2020 by GTP editing team 2 November 2020 Greece’s restaurants, bars, cinemas and museums are among the establishments that are shutting their doors for one month as a result of a spike in Covid-19 cases in the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Study: Travelers Will Be More Price-conscious in Covid-19 Times by GTP editing team 2 November 2020 by GTP editing team 2 November 2020 Travelers believe they will be more price-conscious when searching and planning a future trip in the Covid-19 era, according to a recent study. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Acropolis Accessibility Pathway Works Go On Despite Reactions by Maria Paravantes 2 November 2020 by Maria Paravantes 2 November 2020 The Greek Culture Ministry has responded to reactions concerning the repair of special paths – with cement – that enable access to the monuments of the Acropolis in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News One Hundred Extra Buses Hit the Streets of Athens by GTP editing team 2 November 2020 by GTP editing team 2 November 2020 More than 100 intercity KTEL buses have been released on the streets of Athens in efforts to ease crowding on public transport in the coronavirus era. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures New Covid-19 Measures Announced for All Areas in Greece by GTP editing team 31 October 2020 by GTP editing team 31 October 2020 Aiming to stop the spread of Covid-19 cases in Greece, the country’s prime minister has announced new month-long measures for all areas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Sojern: Travelers Have Sights Set on Greece Despite Covid-19 by GTP editing team 30 October 2020 by GTP editing team 30 October 2020 Potential travelers still have their sights set on Greece in the coronavirus era, according to data released by digital travel solutions provider Sojern. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Support on national & EU level Greek Professionals Welcome Aid for Covid-19 Tour Bus Losses by GTP editing team 30 October 2020 by GTP editing team 30 October 2020 Greek tourism enterprises operating buses have welcomed the approval of 20 million euros in aid to cover Covid-19-related losses in July and August. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Support on national & EU level EU Leaders Step Up Fight Against Covid-19 with More Testing and Tracing by Maria Paravantes 30 October 2020 by Maria Paravantes 30 October 2020 Keeping borders open and increasing rapid Covid-19 testing and tracing are at the top of the agenda of EU leaders. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Finance Minister: Greek Recovery Plan to Focus on 12 Key Areas by GTP editing team 30 October 2020 by GTP editing team 30 October 2020 Greece’s post-Covid-19 recovery plan, currently being drawn up, will focus on 12 key areas, according to Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail