Covid-19 Government measures Greece Tightens Covid-19 Testing at Promachonas Border Point by GTP editing team 9 July 2020 by GTP editing team 9 July 2020 Greece will increase testing at the Promachonas border check point following a spike in Covid-19 cases among incoming visitors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greek Minister Says Covid-19 Testing at Entry Points ‘Effective’ by GTP editing team 9 July 2020 by GTP editing team 9 July 2020 Targeted Covid-19 testing conducted at entry points across Greece has been effective, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy EU: Covid-19 Blow to Greek Economy Milder than Expected by GTP editing team 9 July 2020 by GTP editing team 9 July 2020 The European Commission has revised its outlook for the Greek economy, saying prospects for 2020 in the aftermath of Covid-19 were milder than initially expected. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Ministry Aims to Include All of Greece on the Tourist Map by GTP editing team 9 July 2020 by GTP editing team 9 July 2020 The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to equally distribute tourist traffic to all of Greece’s regions, aiming to ensure inclusive development. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greece Relaxes Covid-19 Measures in Shopping Malls, Restaurants by GTP editing team 9 July 2020 by GTP editing team 9 July 2020 Greece has eased some of its Covid-19 rules it had announced for the country’s shopping malls and restaurants. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Looks to Establish Tourism Education Departments in Ancient Olympia and Kos by GTP editing team 9 July 2020 by GTP editing team 9 July 2020 The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to establish two new tourism education departments, one in the area of Ancient Olympia and another on the island of Kos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Study: Tourists Trust Greece but Reluctant to Travel by GTP editing team 8 July 2020 by GTP editing team 8 July 2020 Tourists may be eager to start traveling again and keen on visiting Greece, but the majority is reluctant to do so due to the coronavirus pandemic, a study reveals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece UK Tour Operators Want Support to Restart Tourism to Greece by GTP editing team 8 July 2020 by GTP editing team 8 July 2020 Specialist tour operators working out of the UK are calling on Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis to support their efforts to rekindle travel to Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece EU Issues Guidelines for Possible Cruise Travel Restart by GTP editing team 8 July 2020 by GTP editing team 8 July 2020 The EU recently issued guidance in preparation for the possible resumption of cruise ship operations in the aftermath of Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece’s Lavreotiki Municipality Aiming for UNESCO Status by GTP editing team 8 July 2020 by GTP editing team 8 July 2020 The Lavreotiki Municipality will submit a file to the culture ministry in order to be included on UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites list for its vast history and singular geology. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece – Egypt Aim to Restart Tourism by GTP editing team 7 July 2020 by GTP editing team 7 July 2020 Greece and Egypt will be working together to reignite tourism, strengthening ties between the two countries even further. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Covid-19 Weighs on Seasonal Employment in Greece by GTP editing team 7 July 2020 by GTP editing team 7 July 2020 The coronavirus pandemic has taken a considerable toll on seasonal employment, which is for the most part generated by tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Piraeus’ Landmark Tower to Get New Lease on Life by Maria Paravantes 7 July 2020 by Maria Paravantes 7 July 2020 An abandoned tower in the heart of Piraeus will get a new lease on life after the Piraeus Municipality signed a concession deal for its redevelopment. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece Puts Health First, Says New Tourism Campaign by GTP editing team 6 July 2020 by GTP editing team 6 July 2020 “Destination Greece Health First” is the new tourism campaign that has launched to promote Greece as a safe travel destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Opens to Travelers with Tests and Caution by Maria Paravantes 6 July 2020 by Maria Paravantes 6 July 2020 Greek authorities may boost Covid-19 testing after thousands of tourists entered the country starting last Wednesday, when Greece re-opened its borders. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece to Welcome Direct Flights from UK by GTP editing team 6 July 2020 by GTP editing team 6 July 2020 Direct flights from the UK are set to resume on July 15, Greece said on Monday, days after Britain allowed quarantine-free entry for Greek nationals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Commission Scolds Greece for Passenger Rights Violations by GTP editing team 6 July 2020 by GTP editing team 6 July 2020 The Commission said it would be launching infringement proceedings against Greece and Italy for violating EU rules protecting passenger rights. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news EU Approves Cyprus – Greece Ferry Link by GTP editing team 6 July 2020 by GTP editing team 6 July 2020 The European Commission has given the green light for the establishment of a ferry link between Greece and Cyprus, paving the way for the launch of a tender in the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Marketing Greece Presents an ‘Endless Greek Summer’ for Domestic and Int’l Markets by GTP editing team 6 July 2020 by GTP editing team 6 July 2020 Marketing Greece has announced the new “Endless Greek Summer” campaign that targets both domestic and international travelers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Three New Athens Metro Stations Ready to Go by GTP editing team 6 July 2020 by GTP editing team 6 July 2020 Three Athens neighborhoods will get their own metro stations with the inauguration of the Agia Varvara, Korydallos and Nikaia stops on the Piraeus-bound blue line. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail