Day: August 11, 2021 | GTP Headlines

Challenges and Chances Ahead for Greece’s Coastal Shipping

Greece’s coastal shipping sector suffered a blow in the last year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic with the renewal of its fleet being an urgent priority.

Posted On 11 Aug 2021

, By Maria Paravantes

Crete Tops Kayak’s ‘Best Islands of Europe’ List

Crete is at the top of travel site Kayak’s “Best Islands of Europe” ranking, singled out for its affordable prices, fine weather and sandy beaches.

Posted On 11 Aug 2021

, By GTP editing team

Minister Presents Actions to Restore Athens’ Fire-hit Tatoi Estate

The Greek Culture Ministry has presented restoration actions that are planned to address the damage caused by recent forest fires to the 4,000-hectare royal estate at Tatoi.

Posted On 11 Aug 2021

, By Maria Paravantes

Greece Accepting Most Covid-19 Vaccines for Travel

In efforts to facilitate travel and as one of the world’s leading tourism destinations, Greece is among the few countries in the world recognizing the largest number of Covid-19 vaccines.

Posted On 11 Aug 2021

, By GTP editing team

«Τουρισμός για Όλους»: Αναδείχθηκαν μέσω κλήρωσης οι νέοι δικαιούχοι

Ολοκληρώθηκε η ηλεκτρονική κλήρωση για την ανάδειξη των νέων δικαιούχων του προγράμματος «Τουρισμός για Όλους» του Υπουργείου Τουρισμού.

Posted On 11 Aug 2021

, By GTP editing team

July Brings More Traffic Through 14 Greek Regional Airports

Traffic through 14 regional Greek airports picked up pace in the first half of the year boosting performance for Fraport Group.

Posted On 11 Aug 2021

, By GTP editing team

Travel: WTTC Calls for UK Government to Pay for Expensive PCR Tests

The WTTC says the UK government should bear the cost of “hugely expensive and unnecessary” PCR tests for fully jabbed citizens, which are deterring Britons from travelling.

Posted On 11 Aug 2021

, By GTP editing team

Europe’s Airport Passenger Traffic in Downward Spiral in January-June

Passenger traffic at Europe’s airports during the first half of 2021 shows a downward spiral year on year (-76.9%), according to data of ACI Europe.

Posted On 11 Aug 2021

, By GTP editing team

Stephen Miller stands in front of the Temple of Nemean Zeus, southwest of Athens, September 25, 2013. Photo: AP / Source: US Embassy

Greece Expresses Sorrow for Philhellene Archaeologist Stephen Miller’s Death

Stephen G Miller, the archaeologist who unearthed the ancient stadium of Nemea in the Peloponnese, and devoted his life to the revival of the Nemean Games, passed away at the age of 79.

Posted On 11 Aug 2021

, By GTP editing team

Athens Vying to Achieve Global Sustainability Status

The Municipality of Athens has joined forces with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to assess the sustainability status of the Greek capital based on the UN’s 17 goals.

Posted On 11 Aug 2021

, By GTP editing team