Destinations news Greek PM Pledges Compensation for Flood-hit Evia by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis pledged immediate support for those who suffered damages due to flash floods which recently hit Central Evia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: Greece Announces Changes for Travel Through Land Borders by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 All travelers entering Greece’s land borders as of August 17 will be obliged to present a negative Covid-19 test result. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: Greece Cancels Thessaloniki Fair, Sets Curfew for Bars in Popular Destinations by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 Greece will impose new Covid-19 measures, which include cancelling the 85th TIF and the setting of a curfew for bars in destinations such as Mykonos and Santorini. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Extends Labor Contract Suspension Period for Covid-hit Tourism Businesses by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 Greek tourism business employers impacted by Covid-19 will still be able in August and September to suspend employee contracts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2020 Year in Review - GTP XRTC: Greek Coastal Shipping Sector Sailing Uncharted Waters by Maria Paravantes 10 August 2020 by Maria Paravantes 10 August 2020 Greece’s coastal shipping industry needs to find ways to remain above water as it faces the unprecedented challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to XRTC Business Consultants. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greece Announces Urban Transport Network Upgrade by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 More buses, increased frequency, and additional staff are the Greek transport ministry’s top priorities as part of an overhaul in mass transport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news The Greek 4: New Tourism Campaign Puts Spotlight on Four Aegean Islands by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 Greece has launched a new campaign to promote its “Greek 4” – four islands of the Northeast Aegean: Lesvos, Chios, Samos and Leros. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Elounda Hills Mega Marina Gets Green Light by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 by GTP editing team 10 August 2020 A 202-berth marina, part of the Elounda Hills tourism project to go up on Crete, has received the go-ahead following a joint ministerial decision. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greek PM Vows to Support Tourism Sector Work Force by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the state would support tourism sector employees who have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Travelers to Greece from Malta Must Have Negative Covid-19 Test by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 All travelers entering Greece from Malta as of August 12 will be obliged to present a negative molecular test result (PCR) for Covid-19 upon arrival. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: No Standing Customers Allowed in Bars and Clubs in Greece by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 The Greek government has extended a ban on standing customers in all bars, clubs, live music venues, bar-restaurants and cafe-bars until August 31. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece and Egypt Enter Exclusive Economic Zone Agreement by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 Greece and Egypt have entered into a maritime agreement that defines the Exclusive Economic Zones in the Eastern Mediterranean between the two countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level US Urges Citizens to ‘Reconsider’ Travel to Greece Due to Covid-19 by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 The US State Department has issued a new advisory for Greece urging its citizens to reconsider plans for travel due to increasing cases of Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19 Restrictions Imposed on Greek Island of Poros by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 Greek health authorities have announced emergency restrictions for the island of Poros, after at least 13 people were found to be positive to Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greek Islands See ‘Satisfying’ Tourist Numbers in July by Nikos Krinis 7 August 2020 by Nikos Krinis 7 August 2020 A number of Greek islands saw “satisfying” tourist arrival numbers in July, with local authorities underlining that Greece continues to be on the minds of holidaymakers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level ‘Chania, Always Pure’ Campaign Targets Greek and European Travelers – Video by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 by GTP editing team 7 August 2020 Aiming to attract European and Greek travelers, the Chania Chamber has launched a new campaign that features the city as an ideal destination for safe holidays. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greek Authorities Mull Harsher Covid-19 Measures for August 15 Holiday by GTP editing team 6 August 2020 by GTP editing team 6 August 2020 Greek health authorities may announce harsher measures against Covid-19, ahead of the August 15 holiday which marks the largest mass exodus of the year in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece’s Covid-19 Imported Cases Remain Low, Says Minister by GTP editing team 6 August 2020 by GTP editing team 6 August 2020 Greece’s Covid-19 cases from incoming travel arrivals have remained at a low number since the country opened its gates to tourists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: Greece Prohibits Crossing of Land Borders from 11pm to 7am by GTP editing team 6 August 2020 by GTP editing team 6 August 2020 All of Greece’s land border crossings will be closed overnight, with the exception of the country’s northern entry point with Bulgaria, Promachonas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Covid-19 Drives Athens Hotel Prices Downward by GTP editing team 6 August 2020 by GTP editing team 6 August 2020 The Covid-19 pandemic is putting pressure on Athens hoteliers to lower their prices, as indicated by Trivago’s Hotel Price Index. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail