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European Tourism Federations Urge EU-wide ‘Covid-normal’ Health Code

The tourism federations of the private sectors of Germany, Greece, Italy and Norway are urging the European Commission to establish a unified health and safety protocol for travel.

Posted On 18 Nov 2020

, By Maria Paravantes

Greece and Saudi Arabia Agree to Deepen Ties Through Tourism

The Greek tourism minister and his Saudi Arabia counterpart discussed strengthening ties through tourism and investments as well as ways to address the Covid-19 crisis.

Posted On 18 Nov 2020

, By GTP editing team

Greece to Open Schools, Shops First After Lockdown 2

Schools, shops and restaurants are the areas which will resume activity in Greece in the first week of December, according to Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas.

Posted On 18 Nov 2020

, By Maria Paravantes

Analysis: No Correlation Between Covid-19 Infection Rates and Air Passenger Traffic

ACI Europe releases analysis showing no correlation between increased air passenger volumes and Covid-19 infection (positivity) rates in Europe during Q3.

Posted On 18 Nov 2020

, By GTP editing team

Greek Hoteliers Want Tax Exemption on Uncollected Thomas Cook Payments

Greek hoteliers are requesting they be exempt from paying taxes on invoice amounts still owed by Thomas Cook, which declared bankruptcy in 2019.

Posted On 18 Nov 2020

, By GTP editing team

Photo source: Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA)

Covid-19: Greece Sees Passenger Numbers Down 68% in Jan-Oct

During January-October 2020, passengers at Greek airports reached only 18.9 million, representing a 68 percent decline year-on-year.

Posted On 18 Nov 2020

, By GTP editing team

Exhibitors Praise Online Format of WTM Virtual

Reed Exhibitions, the organizer of World Travel Market London, has received very positive feedback on the format of its recent WTM Virtual event.

Posted On 18 Nov 2020

, By GTP editing team

Heraklion Glimmers in Europe’s Travel Gloom, Says Report

Heraklion, the capital of the Greek island of Crete, ranks as the EU’s most resilient major city in terms of tickets issued for travel between October 1-December 31 this year.

Posted On 17 Nov 2020

, By GTP editing team

Photo source: European Parliament

EU to Extend Select Measures to Support Coronavirus-hit Aviation Sector

The EU will extend select measures for the aviation sector, considering that the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on air traffic is likely to continue into 2021.

Posted On 17 Nov 2020

, By GTP editing team

Covid-19 Puts a Brake on Greece’s Golden Visa Scheme

Greece’s golden visa program has seen an impact due to the Covid-19 pandemic with the number of visas and residence permits having dropped significantly since the start of 2020.

Posted On 17 Nov 2020

, By GTP editing team

Greece Gets Access to €2bn Through EU’s SURE Support Program

Greece has gained access to 2 billion euros worth of funds from the EU's SURE instrument, which is aimed to help companies and employees affected by Covid-19.

Posted On 17 Nov 2020

, By GTP editing team

Covid-19: Athens Airport was Resilient in Q3, says ACI Europe Report

Athens Airport managed to show signs of resilience in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic achieving a smaller third quarter (Q3) decline compared to other airports in the region.

Posted On 17 Nov 2020

, By GTP editing team

ForwardKeys: 3 Greek Destinations Resilient in Q3 Despite Covid-19

Athens, Thessaloniki and Heraklion were among the Top 10 cities in Europe showing resilience in Q3 in terms of international travel tickets, says ForwardKeys.

Posted On 17 Nov 2020

, By GTP editing team

Greece Plans to Ease Covid-19 Lockdown Restrictions as of December 1

Greece will gradually restart its economic activity as of December 1 when its second national lockdown is scheduled to end.

Posted On 16 Nov 2020

, By GTP editing team

Moody’s Upgrades City of Athens Rating, Outlook Stable

International credit agency Moody’s announced that it had upgraded the City of Athens rating to Ba3 from B1, adding that it maintained a stable outlook.

Posted On 16 Nov 2020

, By GTP editing team

SETE President Yiannis Retsos.

Greece’s Tourism Chief Urges Immediate Actions for Sector Support

SETE President Yiannis Retsos is calling for the immediate implementation of EU funding tools to support tourism enterprises impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Posted On 16 Nov 2020

, By GTP editing team

IATA: New Guidance for Global Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution

IATA has released guidance to ensure that the air cargo industry will be ready to support the large-scale handling, transport and distribution of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Posted On 16 Nov 2020

, By GTP editing team

Lockdown in Greece: Guidelines for Tourists

The Greek Tourism Ministry has announced guidelines for visitors that are arriving, leaving or already staying in Greece during the national lockdown.

Posted On 13 Nov 2020

, By GTP editing team

Greece to Receive Over 25m Doses of Covid-19 Vaccine Once Available

Greece will receive more than 25 million doses of a vaccine for the coronavirus in early 2021, according to Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Posted On 13 Nov 2020

, By GTP editing team

TUI’s Payments Delay Upsets Greek Hoteliers

Greek hoteliers are claiming their businesses are at stake, after TUI issued contract amendments that will delay payment for accommodation booked at Greek hotels this year.

Posted On 13 Nov 2020

, By GTP editing team

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