Covid-19 Government measures Shipping Minister Inspects Covid-19 Measures at Ports of Argosaronic Islands by GTP editing team 21 August 2020 by GTP editing team 21 August 2020 Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis visited the ports of the Argosaronic islands and inspected the measures being implemented to prevent the spread of Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Still Resilient to Covid-19, says Gov’t Spokesman by Maria Paravantes 20 August 2020 by Maria Paravantes 20 August 2020 Greece is still resilient to Covid-19 compared to other countries despite the rise in positive cases, according to Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece: Highest Positive Covid-19 Arrivals from 5 Countries by GTP editing team 19 August 2020 by GTP editing team 19 August 2020 In efforts to identify the trend and curb the spread of Covid-19, Greek health authorities have been examining positive cases by country of origin. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece ForwardKeys: Interest for Travel to Greece Picking Up in Q4 by GTP editing team 19 August 2020 by GTP editing team 19 August 2020 Travel demand for Greece seems to be picking up in Q4 with ticket bookings to Corfu, Kalamata, and Chania showing an increase, according to ForwardKeys. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Covid-19: Several European Countries Impose Quarantine for Arrivals from Greece by GTP editing team 19 August 2020 by GTP editing team 19 August 2020 Travelers out of Greece will be required to self-isolate after several European countries revised travel restrictions due to a surge in Covid-19 cases. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Halkidiki Businesses Call on Gov’t for Support After Covid-19 Curfew Decision by GTP editing team 19 August 2020 by GTP editing team 19 August 2020 Halkidiki’s authorities and tourism stakeholders are calling for government support after a curfew was imposed on businesses in the destination due to Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures More Covid-19 Measures Announced for Mykonos and Halkidiki by GTP editing team 19 August 2020 by GTP editing team 19 August 2020 Greek health authorities announced extra precautionary measures for Mykonos and Halkidiki aimed at curbing the further spread of Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece Sets Recovery Fund Priorities for Tourism After Covid-19 by GTP editing team 19 August 2020 by GTP editing team 19 August 2020 Reigniting investment interest, infrastructure upgrades, sustainable tourism growth are priority areas to benefit from Greece’s share of EU recovery funds. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy European Tourism Showing Very Slow Recovery, Says ETC by GTP editing team 19 August 2020 by GTP editing team 19 August 2020 Despite most Covid-19 travel restrictions in Europe being lifted in mid-June, European tourism is showing a very slow recovery, according to the European Travel Commission (ETC). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Check & Fly: New App Informs Travelers on Airport Covid-19 Health Measures by GTP editing team 19 August 2020 by GTP editing team 19 August 2020 ACI World has launched a new smart phone app that provides passengers with information about the Covid-19 health measures in place at individual airports around the world. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Historic Center Shops Can Open on Sundays in 2021 by Maria Paravantes 19 August 2020 by Maria Paravantes 19 August 2020 As of November 2021, shop owners with businesses in the historic center of Athens will have the option to remain open on Sundays, according to a Greek government decision. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2020 Year in Review - GTP Tourism is Not to Blame for Rise in Greece‘s Covid-19 Cases, Says Deputy Minister by Nikos Krinis 18 August 2020 by Nikos Krinis 18 August 2020 Tourism is not responsible for the recent rise in Covid-19 cases recorded in Greece, according to Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Support on national & EU level Health Minister: Greece Set for 3m Doses of Covid-19 Vaccine by GTP editing team 18 August 2020 by GTP editing team 18 August 2020 Greek Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias confirmed that Greece would by December have access to a first batch of three million doses of a planned Covid-19 vaccine. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Attica Region Launches Regular Covid-19 Testing at Piraeus Port by GTP editing team 18 August 2020 by GTP editing team 18 August 2020 Medical teams stationed at Piraeus port will conduct random Covid-19 tests on returning travelers as part of ongoing efforts to curb the spread of the virus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Misleading UK Press Impacting Greek Tourism, Says South Aegean Chief by GTP editing team 18 August 2020 by GTP editing team 18 August 2020 The governor of the South Aegean Region is calling on the Tourism Ministry to rectify “false claims” in the UK press with regard to the number of Covid-19 cases in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Set for Local Precautions in Fight Against Covid-19 by GTP editing team 17 August 2020 by GTP editing team 17 August 2020 The Greek government is reinforcing its Covid-19 action plan as holidaymakers return to urban centers and schools prepare to re-open on September 7. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Covid-19: Greece Included on Israel’s ‘Green List’ of Countries by GTP editing team 17 August 2020 by GTP editing team 17 August 2020 Greece is included on Israel’s “green” list of countries from which Israelis and foreign residents are allowed to arrive without needing to quarantine. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Quarantine Requirement for Entry Through Two Greek Mainland Borders by GTP editing team 17 August 2020 by GTP editing team 17 August 2020 The Greek government has announced a seven-day quarantine requirement for travelers arriving to Greece through the Krystallopygi and Kakavia mainland borders. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Greek Vacationers Screened for Covid-19 at Piraeus, Rafina Ports by GTP editing team 17 August 2020 by GTP editing team 17 August 2020 The Athens Medical Association and Attica Region health experts on Sunday conducted over 300 Covid-19 tests at the ports of Piraeus and Rafina. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Sprays Streets to Curb Coronavirus Spread by GTP editing team 17 August 2020 by GTP editing team 17 August 2020 The Municipality of Athens will disinfect the city’s streets and squares in efforts to limit the spread of Covid-19 as hundreds of Athenians return from their holidays. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail