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Greek Hoteliers Send Out an SOS Due to Impact of Covid-19

Greek hoteliers, owners of mainly small family-run units in mountainous areas, have called for actions for their businesses to survive the financial slowdown caused by Covid-19.

Posted On 03 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

Covid-19: WHO Chief Urges Greeks to ‘Trust’ and Get Vaccinated

World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director Hans Kluge spoke of the importance of vaccination for curbing Covid-19, and urged Greeks to vaccinate.

Posted On 03 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

EU: Covid-19 Control Measures for Holiday Season, Winter Months

The European Commission has presented its 'Staying safe from Covid-19 during winter' strategy that includes recommendations to sustainably manage the pandemic over the coming months.

Posted On 03 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

Business Travel Can Revive with 72-hour Quarantine-free Journeys, says WTTC

International business travel could restart if agreement is secured to safeguard journeys of up to 72-hours free from quarantines, says the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

Posted On 03 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

Athens Municipality Conducts Rapid Covid-19 Tests on the Homeless

The Municipality of Athens is conducting Covid-19 rapid tests and temperature checks on the city’s homeless population.

Posted On 03 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

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

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

OECD Expects Gradual Recovery for Greek Economy in 2021

The Greek economy is set to recover gradually next year and projected to accelerate in 2022, according to the latest OECD Economic Outlook report.

Posted On 02 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

Europe Leads the Way in Easing Covid-19 Travel Restrictions

Europe continues to lead the way in lifting or easing travel restrictions that were introduced in response to Covid-19, according to the UNWTO.

Posted On 02 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

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’s ‘Repositioning’ Strategy to be Presented in 2021

The Greek government's strategy to reposition and boost the country's image abroad is expected to be presented in 2021.

Posted On 02 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

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

HSBC Study: Greek Firms Expect pre-Covid Levels in 2022

The majority of Greek companies expect to return to pre-Covid-19 levels by the end of 2022, the HSBC Navigator annual survey reveals.

Posted On 01 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

Covid-19 Nearly Halts 10-month International Arrivals to Greece

During the January-October 2020 period, the number of international arrivals to Greece by land and air fell to 8.27 million, according to INSETE data.

Posted On 01 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