Day: December 30, 2020 | GTP Headlines

Covid-19 Vaccination May Ease Restrictions on Travel, Says Greek Tourism Minister

Travel in the coming year may likely be easier for people who have chosen to be vaccinated against Covid-19, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Posted On 30 Dec 2020

, By Maria Paravantes

Greek Tour Bus Professionals Can Apply for Covid-19 Support

Greek tourism enterprises operating buses are eligible for a total of 21,007,300 euros in relief aid to cover Covid-19-related losses.

Posted On 30 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

Kalymnos Goes into Hard Covid-19 Lockdown

Stricter lockdown measures will be imposed on the Greek island of Kalymnos due to a rise in Covid-19 cases.

Posted On 30 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

Greece Ready to Address Brexit Challenges

The Greek government has taken actions to cover legislative and administrative needs, and provide information to citizens and businesses, following the UK's exit from the EU as of December 31.

Posted On 30 Dec 2020

, By Maria Paravantes

Brexit Not to Cause Much Trouble to Passengers Traveling Between UK and EU

Passengers are not expected to notice significant impediment to their travel between the UK and EU after December 31, 2020, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Posted On 30 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

Post-Brexit Trade and Cooperation Agreement Signed by EU Officials

A set of rules setting the terms of cooperation between the EU and the UK has been signed, paving the way for the continuation of smooth operations and strong ties after Brexit.

Posted On 30 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

GNTO’s Fragakis Receives Merit Award for Promotion of Greek Tourism in 2020

Greek travel agents honored GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis with an award for merit for his contribution to the promotion of Greek tourism in 2020.

Posted On 30 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

New Lighting for Temple of Hephaestus and Philopappos Monument in Athens

The Temple of Hephaestus and the Philopappos monument in Athens now have a new look following the completion of a lighting enhancement project.

Posted On 30 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

Image from Affinidi demonstration video.

Covid-19: Singapore Airlines First to Trial IATA Travel Pass Framework

Singapore Airlines has started trials on a new digital health verification process, which is the first in the world to be based on the Travel Pass framework of IATA.

Posted On 30 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

EU Approves Additional €73m Aid for Alitalia

The European Commission has approved a second tranche of Italian aid in favor of Alitalia as compensation for operating losses due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Posted On 30 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

Webinar: Front Runners in Sports Management 3.0

Prominent sports industry professionals from around the globe will take part in an online sports conference, the first of its kind in Greece, during January 21-23.

Posted On 30 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team