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Greece will Open Organized Beaches on May 15

Organized beaches in Greece will open on May 15 when the country opens for tourism, according to Greek Secretary General for Trade and Consumer Protection Panagiotis Stampoulidis.

Posted On 30 Apr 2021

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Op-Ed: ‘The Exhibition-Congress Industry will Emerge Stronger from the Covid-19 Adventure’ – Kyriakos Pozrikidis

TIF-Helexpo CEO Kyriakos Pozrikidis tells us that he is optimistic and expects the exhibition-congress industry and the tourism industry to both emerge stronger from the Covid-19 adventure.

Posted On 29 Apr 2021

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Europe’s Lawmakers Agree to Terms of ‘EU Covid-19 Certificate’ for Travel

The EU Covid-19 Certificate, a document enabling EU-wide restriction-free travel, has inched closer to materialization after the European Parliament agreed to the basic terms.

Posted On 29 Apr 2021

, By Maria Paravantes

Greece Says Covid-19 Protection Action Plan in Place at All Popular Tourist Spots

The Greek Health Ministry has an action plan that includes emergency transport from remote islands and a high number of medical professionals stationed at health facilities at popular tourist destinations.

Posted On 29 Apr 2021

, By Maria Paravantes

Greek Hotels Have No Liquidity to Re-open Operations, Says Federation

Some two weeks ahead of Greece’s official opening to tourists, the country’s hoteliers are calling on the government to take action and support the Covid-19-hit sector.

Posted On 29 Apr 2021

, By GTP editing team

Greek Hoteliers Request Covid-19 PCR Tests for Child Passengers Over 12

Greek hoteliers are citing the financial burden of PCR testing for children over five (from the previous 12) under the currently announced Covid-19 rules for travelers entering Greece.

Posted On 29 Apr 2021

, By GTP editing team

Carnival Cruise CEO Arnold Donald Named WTTC’s New Chair

Carnival Cruise CEO Arnold Donald was named as the World Travel & Tourism Council’s new Chair, during the WTTC’s Global Summit 2021.

Posted On 29 Apr 2021

, By GTP editing team

Aegean Airlines Airbus A320 At Santorini International Airport In Greece

Final Data: Greece Arrivals, Travel Receipts Take a Blow in 2020

Arrivals and travel receipts in Greece took a massive blow last year hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to final tourism data for 2020.

Posted On 28 Apr 2021

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Greece to Lift Domestic Travel Ban in mid-May

Greece is expected to lift its ban on travel between regions on May 15, which is the date the country will officially open for tourism.

Posted On 28 Apr 2021

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Ithaki, Kefalonia to Focus on Alternative Tourism

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to establish Ithaki and Kefalonia as alternative tourism destinations, according to Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.

Posted On 28 Apr 2021

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Greece Submits National Recovery Plan to EU

Greece has submitted the final draft of its ambitious national recovery plan to the European Commission, which is aimed at dealing with the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Posted On 28 Apr 2021

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Covid-19: Greece Keeps Text Messaging for Public Movement in Place

Greece’s SMS authorization Covid-19 lockdown measure - that sees residents requesting permission to go out through a text message - is expected to end on May 15.

Posted On 28 Apr 2021

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Greek Orthodox Easter: A Mystical Experience

Greek Easter is a unique spiritual experience that coincides with the coming of spring.

Posted On 28 Apr 2021

, By Maria Paravantes

WTTC: Greece is the Global Covid-19 Crisis Management Champion

Greece was awarded by the World Travel & Tourism Council for its efforts in addressing the Covid-19 pandemic and safely re-opening to tourists.

Posted On 27 Apr 2021

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Commission Sees ‘Glimmer of Hope’ for EU Tourism this Summer

There is a “glimmer of hope” for EU tourism this summer, according to European Commissioner for the Internal Market Thierry Breton.

Posted On 27 Apr 2021

, By Nikos Krinis

Covid-19: Greeks Eagerly Await for Easing of Movement Restrictions

Greeks are eagerly waiting for authorities to ease Covid-19 measures after Easter and allow non-essential movement into or out of municipalities and domestic travel.

Posted On 27 Apr 2021

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Airbnb, Booking, VRBO Agree to Comply with Greek Tax Laws

Greece’s national revenue body has made an agreement with short-term rental operators Airbnb, Booking.com and VRBO for compliance to local tax laws.

Posted On 27 Apr 2021

, By GTP editing team

Greece Extends Covid-19 Air Travel Restrictions, Requirements

Greek authorities have extended travel restrictions for domestic and international flights as part of efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 in Greece.

Posted On 26 Apr 2021

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EU Aims to Open this Summer to Vaccinated Tourists from US

The EU is set to re-open this summer to American tourists who have been vaccinated against Covid-19, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Posted On 26 Apr 2021

, By GTP editing team