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Reports: US Considers Lifting Restrictions for Travel to Europe

Americans may soon be able to travel to countries in Europe as the United States examines lifting bans introduced in March to contain the spread of Covid-19.

Posted On 30 Nov 2020

, By GTP editing team

Pissarides Recovery Plan for Greece Proposes Uniform Taxation

A single taxation policy for all incomes is at the center of a plan for Greece's economic recovery, proposed by a committee headed by Nobel Prize-winning economist Christopher Pissarides.

Posted On 30 Nov 2020

, By GTP editing team

Cruise Industry to Lose Almost $20bn Due to Covid-19 Pandemic

The entire cruise industry is expected to lose almost $20 billion in revenue amid the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, a 71% plunge year-over-year.

Posted On 30 Nov 2020

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Greece to Carry Out €470m Road Safety Project with EIB Support

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to support half of a 470-million-euro nationwide programme to reduce the risk of traffic accidents across Greece.

Posted On 30 Nov 2020

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Greek PM Briefed on Safety Steps of Thessaloniki’s Mediterranean Palace Hotel

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the Mediterranean Palace Hotel during his official visit to Thessaloniki.

Posted On 30 Nov 2020

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Accor Partners with Ennismore to Form ‘Leading Lifestyle Operator’ in Hospitality

Accor and Ennismore have entered into exclusive negotiations to form a leading lifestyle operator in the hospitality industry.

Posted On 30 Nov 2020

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Greece’s Tourism, Culture and Agrifood to Benefit from EU Emergency Funding

Tourism is among Greece's areas to receive support from EU emergency funds released to help member states recover from the Covid-19 health crisis.

Posted On 27 Nov 2020

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Greece Aiming to Go Beyond ‘Sun and Sea’ Tourism Model

The GNTO is aiming to take Greek tourism to the next level, beyond the already established "sun and sea" offer, and provide a new travel experience to visitors, focused on sustainability.

Posted On 27 Nov 2020

, By Nikos Krinis

Aviation Bodies: Flexible Slot Use a Must for Air Transport Recovery

Global aviation organizations are calling on regulators worldwide to adopt more flexible slot rules and preserve air transport connectivity.

Posted On 27 Nov 2020

, By GTP editing team

Study: Greece Gives Good Example on How to Protect Jobs During Covid-19

Greece’s job retention approach during the Covid-19 pandemic successfully mitigated the possibility of large-scale unemployment, according to a recent study.

Posted On 27 Nov 2020

, By GTP editing team

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Turkey Provokes EU with Varosha Actions, May Face Sanctions

Turkey may face sanctions if it does not stop all illegal activity in Varosha, Cyprus, EU lawmakers warn.

Posted On 27 Nov 2020

, By GTP editing team

Two Luxury Hotels Announced for Hellinikon Project by Lamda and TEMES

Lamda Development and TEMES have entered a strategic agreement to develop two state-of-the-art luxury hotels as part of the Hellinikon project in Greece.

Posted On 27 Nov 2020

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Rebuilding Air Connectivity: Routes and ACI World Partner to Help Airports

Routes and ACI World have partnered to provide guidance for airports at a world level to help them recover from the Covid-19 crisis.

Posted On 27 Nov 2020

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Greece Extends Second Lockdown Until December 7

Greece's second nationwide lockdown will be extended until December 7 in efforts to limit the spread of Covid-19 in the country.

Posted On 26 Nov 2020

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Minister: Tourism Not to Blame for Second Covid-19 Wave in Greece

Tourism cannot be blamed for the recurrence of the Covid-19 pandemic in Greece, says Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Posted On 26 Nov 2020

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G20 Leaders Agree to Facilitate post-Covid-19 Travel and Tourism

Facilitating tourism and resuming safe travel were among the issues discussed at the G20 summit held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Posted On 26 Nov 2020

, By GTP editing team

Passenger Traffic Down by 81% at European Airports

Passenger traffic at European airports has decreased by 81 percent as a result of quarantine-based travel restrictions, ACI Europe said.

Posted On 26 Nov 2020

, By GTP editing team

Italy to Activate ‘Covid-tested’ Safe Air Corridor for Flights from US

Fiumicino in Rome, Italy, will be the first airport in Europe to activate “Covid-tested” safe air corridors, on flights coming from the United States, excluding quarantine for passengers.

Posted On 26 Nov 2020

, By GTP editing team

Covid-19: England Allows Travel Abroad After December 2

Holidays abroad will be permitted again for millions of Britons after England lifts its current ban on foreign travel and its Covid-19 lockdown measures on December 2.

Posted On 26 Nov 2020

, By GTP editing team