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Corfu and Heraklion Team Up with GSTC and CLIA for Sustainable Tourism Development

Local authorities on Corfu and Heraklion, Crete, have teamed up with CLIA and GSTC to draw up a plan for sustainable tourism development.

Posted On 03 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

Seajets Supports European Rally Champion 2020

Seajets once again supported Russian rally driver Alexey Lukyanuk, who was announced winner of the 2020 European Rally Championship (ERC).

Posted On 03 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

Greece Prepares for 2021 Tourism Challenges

The challenges Greek tourism will face in 2021 were discussed during a meeting between Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and SETE President Yiannis Retsos.

Posted On 02 Dec 2020

, By Maria Paravantes

Persistent Covid-19 Curve Forces Greece to Extend Lockdown

Greek authorities may be forced to extend the country’s second lockdown beyond initially announced dates, according to Government Spokesperson Stelios Petsas.

Posted On 02 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

Covid-19: New Guidelines by EASA/ECDC Reject Quarantine of Air Travelers

EU agencies EASA and ECDC have released guidelines to support a coordinated approach to reduce risks related to the movement of travelers in the Covid-19 era.

Posted On 02 Dec 2020

, By Nikos Krinis

Greece Announces Locally-made Covid-19 Rapid Test

Greece has announced that a locally produced rapid antigen test for Covid-19 is nearing completion.

Posted On 02 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

Belgian Travel Agents See High Interest for Greece in 2021

Greece remains high in the preferences of travelers from Belgium despite the challenges of Covid-19, according to Belgian travel agents and tour operators.

Posted On 02 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

Zeus International Adds More Hotels to Portfolio in Italy

Zeus International now has a total of six hotels in its portfolio in Italy, including the Grand Hotel Savoia, a Radisson Collection Hotel, in the Italian Alps.

Posted On 02 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

EU Gives Green Light for State Aid to Croatia Airlines

The European Commission has approved a 11.7-million-euro state aid to Croatia Airlines for the damage it has suffered due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Posted On 02 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

Lufthansa Group Airlines: Free Ticket Rebooking Until End of February 2021

The airlines of the Lufthansa Group have extended their free rebooking policy until the end of February 2021.

Posted On 02 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

Greek Hotels will be Ready to Welcome Guests When Covid-19 Lockdown Ends

When Greece's lockdown ends, Greek hotels will be open and ready to welcome their customers safely, says Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios.

Posted On 01 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

Athens, Syntagma square. Photo: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas

Eurogroup Releases €767m in Funding for Greece

Eurogroup has approved the release of 767 million euros of debt relief for Greece, as part of the country's post-bailout program.

Posted On 01 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

CommonPass: Digital Health Passport to Go into Effect for Covid-19 Era Travel

In efforts to restart travel, five global airlines said they would be introducing digital health passports in order to facilitate passengers in the Covid-19 era.

Posted On 01 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

EU Looks to Build Strategy for Stronger Schengen Area

The EU is looking to foster cooperation and political dialogue in order to build a stronger and more resilient Schengen area.

Posted On 01 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

IATA Calls on Governments to Support Sustainable Aviation Fuel

IATA is calling on governments worldwide to support the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel as a critical step to cut net emissions.

Posted On 01 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

Restoration Works Continue at Sikyona Ancient Theater and Messini Archaeological Site

Works for the restoration of Greece's Sikyona Ancient Theater and the archaeological site of Messini will continue after the two projects secured funding of 520,000 euros.

Posted On 01 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

ANEK Lines Donates Tablets to Students of Chania, Crete

ANEK Lines has donated tablet devices to the students of the Chania Municipality to support their access to the Greek Education Ministry’s tele-education program.

Posted On 01 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

Greece Issues Guidance for Air Travel, Extends Flight Restrictions

Greece's domestic and international flight restrictions have been extended as part of the government’s efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the country.

Posted On 30 Nov 2020

, By GTP editing team

Greek Growth Strategy: Proactive Actions Needed to Bolster Tourism Sector

A number of proactive actions to support Greek tourism are included in a roadmap for Greece's recovery, proposed by a committee chaired by Nobel Prize-winning economist Christopher Pissarides.

Posted On 30 Nov 2020

, By Maria Paravantes