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Emergency Funding for Greek Tour Bus Professionals Approved

The Greek government has approved the allocation of some 21 million euros for the relief of tour bus enterprises that suffered revenue loss due to Covid-19.

Euromonitor: Global Tourism will Take 3-5 years to Recover from Covid-19

Global tourism will take at least 3-5 years to recover from Covid-19, but players are finding innovative ways to survive the crisis, according to Euromonitor International.

Growing Concerns in Attica Over Soaring Covid-19 Incidents

In view of the continuously rising Covid-19 cases in Attica, Greek authorities have not ruled out the possibility of lockdown measures in the region.

Greece Announces Second Round of Covid-19 Relief Measures

The Greek government will release a package 2.5 billion euros in relief aid for business activities and employees impacted by the new Covid-19 measures.

Covid-19: Countries in Europe Battle Second Wave with Restrictions, Lockdowns

One by one European countries announce harsher measures - including full lockdowns -in efforts to contain the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

Jet2 Suspends Flights and Holidays to Greece Until 2021

UK package holiday specialist Jet2 has suspended all flights and holidays to Crete and Rhodes in Greece until 2021, due to Britain's Covid-19 lockdown.

Marriott International Announces New President of Europe, Middle East and Africa

Marriott International has appointed Satya Anand as its President for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Respond On Demand: Virtual B2B συναντήσεις με τουριστικά γραφεία του εξωτερικού

Η Respond on Demand προσφέρει στους πελάτες της άρτια οργανωμένες online ιδιωτικές Β2Β συναντήσεις με τουριστικά γραφεία του εξωτερικού.

Greece Prepares Tourism Plan for Quake-hit Samos

The Greek Tourism Ministry is planning actions to promote the quake-hit island of Samos as a tourist destination in the coming year.

Thessaloniki Hoteliers in Tight Spot After Lockdown

Hotels in Thessaloniki may suspend operations following the lockdown imposed on the city as part of Covid-19 management efforts.

Covid-19: Athens Municipality Shuts Culture and Sports Venues, Technopolis

Sports facilities, museums and cultural venues in Athens have closed in efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the city.

Greece Ponders Changes to Golden Visa Scheme

Τhe Greek government is examining changes to its golden visa program in an effort to safeguard the property market and curb shady activity.

GNTO Takes Part in Virtual Greek Tourism Workshop for Danish Market

The GNTO is taking part in the 1st Virtual Greek Alternative Tourism & Gastronomy Workshop that is focusing on the Danish market.

Three Accor Hotels in Athens Receive ‘ALLSAFE’ Label

Accor, a global leader in the augmented hospitality sector, granted the ALLSAFE label to three of its hotels in Athens, Greece.

Greek Cities Thessaloniki, Serres Go Into Lockdown on Tuesday

Thessaloniki and Serres in Greece will enter a full, two-week local lockdown starting on Tuesday at 6am after a new spike in Covid-19 cases in both areas.

Study: Travelers Will Be More Price-conscious in Covid-19 Times

Travelers believe they will be more price-conscious when searching and planning a future trip in the Covid-19 era, according to a recent study.

One Hundred Extra Buses Hit the Streets of Athens

More than 100 intercity KTEL buses have been released on the streets of Athens in efforts to ease crowding on public transport in the coronavirus era.

Greek Professionals Welcome Aid for Covid-19 Tour Bus Losses

Greek tourism enterprises operating buses have welcomed the approval of 20 million euros in aid to cover Covid-19-related losses in July and August.

Finance Minister: Greek Recovery Plan to Focus on 12 Key Areas

Greece’s post-Covid-19 recovery plan, currently being drawn up, will focus on 12 key areas, according to Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras.

WTM Virtual to Hold Event on Developing a New Way of Marketing in 2021

WTM Virtual will host a tailored marketing event that will focus on showing businesses how they can thrive in the new world of travel and tourism.