Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives SETE: Europe Tourism Models Must Change for New Era by GTP editing team 15 October 2020 by GTP editing team 15 October 2020 Europe’s tourism sector can reestablish itself through a transition to a new model that will respect the environment and unique cultural features of each European country, says SETE President Yiannis … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy UK, German Travelers Drive September Tourism to Greece by GTP editing team 15 October 2020 by GTP editing team 15 October 2020 UK and German travelers gave Greece the thumbs up in September despite Covid-19 and international travel restriction confusion. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Greek Hoteliers Chief ‘Rings Alarm Bell’ for Covid-19 Consequences on Sector by GTP editing team 15 October 2020 by GTP editing team 15 October 2020 Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios referred to the “harsh reality” that Greek hotels are facing due to the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Kozani in Greece Rises to ‘Red’ Covid-19 Risk Level, Restrictions Announced by GTP editing team 15 October 2020 by GTP editing team 15 October 2020 Kozani is the first regional unit in Greece that has reached Level 4 (colour: red) on the country’s Covid-19 risk-assessment map. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Europe Braces for Second Wave of Covid-19 with Harsher Measures by Maria Paravantes 15 October 2020 by Maria Paravantes 15 October 2020 One by one Europe’s leaders are announcing tighter measures this week to curb what appears to be a second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Study: Greece Could Do Better to Make Taxation Competitive by GTP editing team 15 October 2020 by GTP editing team 15 October 2020 Greece still has a long way to go in terms of tax competitiveness, ranking 29th among 36 countries, according to the OECD. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives ABTA Calls for Tourism Recovery in a More Responsible Way – Report by GTP editing team 15 October 2020 by GTP editing team 15 October 2020 The travel industry must be rebuilt in a more responsible way in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greece – EU Discuss Joint Tourism Protocols for Covid-19 by GTP editing team 14 October 2020 by GTP editing team 14 October 2020 Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and EU officials discussed the need of a common approach to health and safety protocols to facilitate travel in Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Covid-19: Aviation, Tourism Sectors Not Happy with EU Guidance on Travel Restrictions by Nikos Krinis 14 October 2020 by Nikos Krinis 14 October 2020 Aviation and tourism bodies are disappointed with the EU’s guidance to member states on better coordinating Covid-19 travel measures. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greek Travel Agents, Tourist Guides Angered Over Covid-19 Risk Map by GTP editing team 14 October 2020 by GTP editing team 14 October 2020 Greek travel agents and tourist guides are frustrated over Greece’s Covid-19 risk-assessment map due to its “unreasonable and unfair” measures. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Strikes to Disrupt Air Travel in Greece on Thursday by GTP editing team 14 October 2020 by GTP editing team 14 October 2020 Flights to and from Greece will be affected on Thursday, October 15, due to a 24-hour strike called by Greece’s main public sector umbrella union ADEDY. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Study: Americans, Canadians Eager to Travel Again by GTP editing team 14 October 2020 by GTP editing team 14 October 2020 Americans and Canadians are eager to travel again, with the majority already planning to take a holiday in 2021, according to a recent study. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Next Step for Symi Island: Sustainable Tourism Upgrade by GTP editing team 14 October 2020 by GTP editing team 14 October 2020 The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to create the conditions that will define the island of Symi as a sustainable destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates MGE – GEK TERNA Preferred Bidder for Hellinikon Casino Project in Greece by Maria Paravantes 14 October 2020 by Maria Paravantes 14 October 2020 Greece’s gaming commission named Mohegan Gaming as the preferred bidder for the development of the country’s first integrated resort and casino in Hellinikon. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues EU Countries Agree on Common Approach to Travel Restrictions Linked to Covid-19 by Nikos Krinis 13 October 2020 by Nikos Krinis 13 October 2020 EU ministers have agreed to coordinate better on Covid-19 travel measures with a 3-common criteria, a colour-coded map and a framework for possible restrictions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Extends Covid-19 Travel Regulations Until October 25 by GTP editing team 13 October 2020 by GTP editing team 13 October 2020 Greece has extended all coronavirus-related travel restrictions until October 25, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greek Hoteliers Seek Covid-19 Rescue Measures Ahead of Winter by GTP editing team 13 October 2020 by GTP editing team 13 October 2020 Greek hoteliers are calling on the government to take immediate measures to mitigate losses incurred by the coronavirus pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Study: Trust, Optimism Drops Among Greeks Due to Covid-19 by GTP editing team 13 October 2020 by GTP editing team 13 October 2020 Greeks appear to be less optimistic about the future with regard to the evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic, a new study by research firm diaNEOsis reveals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Thessaloniki Conference Organizers Want Clear Operations Framework by GTP editing team 13 October 2020 by GTP editing team 13 October 2020 Conferences and events organizers in Thessaloniki are once again calling on the Greek government to clarify Covid-19 health protocols for the MICE industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Astypalea Could Lead the Way to Greece’s ‘Green’ Transition by GTP editing team 13 October 2020 by GTP editing team 13 October 2020 The island of Astypalea could be the starting point for Greece’s transition into a greener economy, says Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail