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Greece Mulls Mandatory Vaccination for Other Groups Fearing Covid-19 Surge in Fall

Greece is examining the possibility of extending mandatory Covid-19 vaccination for other professional groups, expecting a surge in cases in the fall.

Posted On 27 Aug 2021

, By Maria Paravantes

Greece’s Magnesia Region Looks to Attract More Visitors from Poland

In efforts to attract more travelers from Poland to the area of Magnesia in central Greece, the GNTO and local authorities recently held a press trip for Polish media.

Posted On 27 Aug 2021

, By GTP editing team

Santorini’s Katikies Kirini Hotel Achieves Health Security Verification

The Katikies Kirini hotel, located on Santorini, has become Sharecare Health Security Verified with Forbes Travel Guide.

Posted On 27 Aug 2021

, By GTP editing team

Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi, Crete. Photo source: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas

NBG: Tourism – Consumption to Bolster Greek Economy in Q2

Tourism and consumption are set to drive Greece’s GDP up by a rate of 13% in the 2nd quarter of the year, according to the National Bank of Greece.

Posted On 26 Aug 2021

, By GTP editing team

Minister: First Support Funds for Tourism Enterprises Next Month

Alternate Development Minister Yannis Tsakiris has announced that the first funds to tourism enterprises seeking support will be released in early September.

Posted On 26 Aug 2021

, By GTP editing team

Tourist Demand for South Aegean Islands Going Strong

Tourist demand for the South Aegean islands is robust but vigilance is required in view of Covid-19 developments, said the region's governor George Hatzimarkos.

Posted On 26 Aug 2021

, By GTP editing team

Matala Beach, Heraklion, Crete. Photo source: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas

Crete Expecting August Tourism at Full Capacity

Despite Covid-19 restraints, travelers are still selecting Crete for their summer holidays, with August occupancy levels reaching almost 100 percent.

Posted On 26 Aug 2021

, By GTP editing team

IATA Backs EU Digital Covid Certificate as Global Standard

The EU Digital Covid Certificate could serve as a global standard for nations looking to implement digital vaccination certificates, according to IATA.

Posted On 26 Aug 2021

, By GTP editing team

Online Searches for Travel to Athens Increase in Summer, Says Survey

Online searches for accommodation in Athens picked up pace in July compared to the previous months, according to a survey conducted by Tourix.

Posted On 25 Aug 2021

, By GTP editing team

Thessaloniki Int’l Fair Boosts September Hotel Occupancy Levels

The country’s largest trade event, the 85th Thessaloniki International Fair scheduled to take place in September, has boosted hotel occupancy levels in the northern Greek city.

Posted On 25 Aug 2021

, By GTP editing team

Covid-19 Measures Announced for Messinia

Greek authorities have announced emergency Covid-19 restrictions for the region of Messinia in the Peloponnese, and extended measures for some areas of Crete.

Posted On 25 Aug 2021

, By GTP editing team

ITB Asia Virtual Conference to Share Insight on Future of Travel

The ITB Asia Virtual Conference 2021, scheduled to take place in October, will address some of the most pressing issues related to the future of the global travel industry.

Posted On 25 Aug 2021

, By GTP editing team

Photo source: Region of Attica

Greece Announces New Round of Rules to Tackle Covid-19

Greek health authorities have announced new Covid-19 rules for admission to indoor spaces and testing requirements to take effect on September 13.

Posted On 24 Aug 2021

, By Maria Paravantes

Greece Sees Tourism Approaching Record 2019 Levels

Greek tourism is reaching 2019 levels according to Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis, who also confirmed that Greece received more than 2 million tourists in July and August.

Posted On 24 Aug 2021

, By GTP editing team

WTM London: Decision Makers from Over 80 Countries Join Buyers’ Club

Representatives from over 80 countries have signed up to the Buyers’ Club at WTM London, the leading travel trade show scheduled to take place in London, in November.

Posted On 24 Aug 2021

, By GTP editing team

Minister: Greece Recovering, Betting on September-October Tourism

Greece is looking to cover lost ground with tourist bookings into September and October, said Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.

Posted On 23 Aug 2021

, By GTP editing team

Herod Atticus Odeon, Athens © GTP

BoG: Greece Travel Receipts Up by 51% in January – June

Travel receipts in the first six months of the year increased by 51 percent and by 851.8 percent in June, according to data by the Bank of Greece.

Posted On 23 Aug 2021

, By GTP editing team

Covid-19: Germany to Designate Crete, South Aegean Islands as ‘High Risk’ Areas for Travel

Germany has announced that it will move Crete and the South Aegean islands on its Covid-19 “high risk” travel list as of August 24.

Posted On 23 Aug 2021

, By GTP editing team

Photo Source: @National Archaeological Museum of Athens

Greece Museum Visits Down 89.4% in January – April 2021

The number of visitors to Greece’s museums dropped by 89.4% between January and April, compared to the same period last year, said the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Posted On 23 Aug 2021

, By GTP editing team

Photo source: IATA

IATA Travel Pass Now Accepts EU, UK Covid-19 Certificates

IATA announced that users of its digital Travel Pass could now upload EU and UK Covid-19 vaccination data to the a mobile app.

Posted On 23 Aug 2021

, By GTP editing team

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