Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Sees Economic Sentiment Rise in October by GTP editing team 30 October 2020 by GTP editing team 30 October 2020 The economic climate in Greece appears to have improved in October, according to the European Commission’s monthly analysis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Restrictions Announced for Ioannina Airport, Serres Landing Fields Due to Covid-19 by GTP editing team 30 October 2020 by GTP editing team 30 October 2020 The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has announced flight restrictions from the airport in Ioannina and from the two light aircraft landing fields in Serres. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Vouliagmeni Marina to Get Upgrade to Accommodate Super and Mega Yachts by GTP editing team 30 October 2020 by GTP editing team 30 October 2020 The Vouliagmeni marina, located south of Athens’ center, is set to undergo major upgrade works with the aim to attract super and mega yachts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Support on national & EU level Common EU Digital PLF to Launch for Safe Travel in Europe by Nikos Krinis 29 October 2020 by Nikos Krinis 29 October 2020 The European Commission is preparing to launch a common EU digital Passenger Locator Form (PLF) as one of its measures to facilitate safe travel in the post-Covid-19 era. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Support on national & EU level EU Announces More Measures Against Covid-19 Resurgence by GTP editing team 29 October 2020 by GTP editing team 29 October 2020 Τhe European Commission has announced an additional set of actions to help limit the spread of the coronavirus, save lives and strengthen the internal market’s resilience. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy New Covid-19 Plan for Greece After Thessaloniki, Rodopi, Larissa Go ‘Red’ by Maria Paravantes 29 October 2020 by Maria Paravantes 29 October 2020 A new round of month-long measures aimed at curbing the resurgence of Covid-19 in Greece, will be announced by Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Moves More Areas to Covid-19 Level 3 ‘Orange’ Alert by GTP editing team 29 October 2020 by GTP editing team 29 October 2020 Nine regional units in Greece will move to Covid-19 ‘orange’ risk Level 3 on the country’s risk-assessment map. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues The Netherlands Changes All of Greece to ‘Yellow’, Updates Travel Advice by GTP editing team 29 October 2020 by GTP editing team 29 October 2020 Travelers arriving to The Netherlands from anywhere in Greece do not need to self-isolate, according to the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Air Travel Normality Essential for Greek Tourism’s Recovery by GTP editing team 29 October 2020 by GTP editing team 29 October 2020 The return of air travel to normality is one of the factors that Greek tourism’s recovery from the Covid-19 crisis depends on, according to analysts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Eurostat: Greece Saving Jobs Despite Covid-19 Market Shock by GTP editing team 29 October 2020 by GTP editing team 29 October 2020 Despite the implications of the Covid-19 pandemic, Greece has managed to protect jobs in the second quarter of 2020, according to Eurostat data. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Goal for Greek Tourism: Boosting Greece’s Image as a Safe Travel Destination by GTP editing team 27 October 2020 by GTP editing team 27 October 2020 The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming to strengthen Greece’s image as a safe destination to visit in the post-Covid-19 period. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy International Tourism Arrivals Down 70%, Rebound Expected by Q3 2021 by GTP editing team 27 October 2020 by GTP editing team 27 October 2020 The UNWTO foresees a rebound in international tourism next year, mostly in the third quarter of 2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Greece’s Jan-Sept Travel Arrivals by Road Tumble 76.1% by GTP editing team 27 October 2020 by GTP editing team 27 October 2020 Arrivals to Greece by road in the first nine months of 2020 dropped by 76.1% and reached only 2.5 million compared to 10.3 million during January – September 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Two More Regional Units in Greece Enter ‘Red’ Covid-19 Status by GTP editing team 27 October 2020 by GTP editing team 27 October 2020 Two more Greek regional units – Ioannina and Serres – will transition to red Covid-19 status, according to Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy IOBE: 2021 Greek Economy Rebound Hinges on Covid-19 Vaccine by GTP editing team 27 October 2020 by GTP editing team 27 October 2020 Greece’s economy could shrink by 10 percent if a Covid-19 vaccine is not produced and new lockdown measures are imposed, according to Greek think tank IOBE. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Almost 200 European Airports May Face Insolvency Due to Crisis in Air Travel by GTP editing team 27 October 2020 by GTP editing team 27 October 2020 Almost 200 airports may face insolvency in the coming months if passenger traffic does not start to recover by year end, according to ACI Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Telework Gaining Ground Among Employees in the Coronavirus Era by Eleftheria Pantziou 27 October 2020 by Eleftheria Pantziou 27 October 2020 The majority of employees working from home in the Covid-19 era want to be able to choose between remote work and the office once restrictions ease, a survey reveals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Athens Honors Cypriot President with Gold Medal of Honor by GTP editing team 27 October 2020 by GTP editing team 27 October 2020 The President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades was awarded the Gold Medal of Honor by the Municipality of Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates VORIA: New Tourism and Entertainment ‘Destination’ Coming to North Athens by GTP editing team 27 October 2020 by GTP editing team 27 October 2020 VORIA is the name of a new tourism complex planned to go up in Marousi, northern Athens, which will house the renowned casino of Mt. Parnitha (Mont Parnes) and also … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Report: Over 200,000 Tonnes of Plastic Leak into the Med Every Year by GTP editing team 27 October 2020 by GTP editing team 27 October 2020 Over 200,000 tonnes of plastic are leaking into the Mediterranean sea every year, a report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature found. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail