Day: March 19, 2021 | GTP Headlines

Greece May Open to UK Travelers Earlier, Says Tourism Minister

Greek authorities are examining the possibility of opening borders earlier for British travelers due to the UK’s successful vaccination rollout.

Posted On 19 Mar 2021

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FinMin Expects €8bn in Greek Tourism Revenue This Year

Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras is expecting Greece's tourism revenue to double this year predicting it will reach 8 billion euros compared to 4 billion in 2020.

Posted On 19 Mar 2021

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Greece Eases Some Covid-19 Lockdown Restrictions

As of Monday, March 22, Greek authorities will ease a few lockdown measures that were imposed to limit the spread of Covid-19.

Posted On 19 Mar 2021

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Greek PM: Foreign Investors Trusting Greece More Than Ever

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has welcomed European Investment Bank (EIB) backing for urban development and energy efficiency investment across Greece.

Posted On 19 Mar 2021

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Air Transport Sector Needs Stimulus Measures, Says IATA

IATA has called for governments to stay engaged and consider stimulus measures for the air transport sector as part of the preparations to restart international travel in the Covid-19 era.

Posted On 19 Mar 2021

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GNTO France: EU’s Green Certificate Brings Optimism for Greek Tourism’s Restart

The Director of GNTO France Dimitra Voziki is optimistic about Greece's tourism reopening, especially now that the Commission proposed an EU-wide digital green certificate for travel.

Posted On 19 Mar 2021

, By Eleftheria Pantziou

Central Macedonia will Aim to Attract More German Travelers

Central Macedonia will aim to attract more German travelers in 2021, according to the region's deputy governor for tourism, Alexandros Thanos.

Posted On 19 Mar 2021

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Greece May Ease Cap on Russian Traveler Arrivals

Greek authorities are looking into the possibility of changing a Covid-19 aviation directive to allow more Russian visitors to enter Greece each week.

Posted On 19 Mar 2021

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National Gallery Prepares to Celebrate Greece 2021 Bicentennial

The National Gallery in Athens is preparing for a special one-day opening to mark the bicentennial of the Greek War of Independence.

Posted On 19 Mar 2021

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‘Magic Bus’ to Add More Electric Vehicles to Fleet for Green Transportation in Athens

Greek company Magic Bus - Stin Priza, which offers eco transfers and tours, will add more electric vehicles to its fleet by May, aiming to offer more alternative solutions for green transportation in Athens.

Posted On 19 Mar 2021

, By Nikos Krinis

The Telegraph Places Elivi Skiathos Hotel Among Best for British Travelers

The Telegraph recommends Elivi Skiathos as one of Europe's best hotels for UK holidaymakers to visit when Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.

Posted On 19 Mar 2021

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Amadeus and Mastercard Broaden Access to Virtual Payments in Travel

Amadeus and Mastercard have extended their collaboration and will continue to provide flexible, secure, and efficient ways for travel agencies to make and receive payments.

Posted On 19 Mar 2021

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