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Passengers Through Europe’s Airports Down by 106m in March due to Covid-19

Europe’s airports lost 106 million passengers in March due to the Covid-19 outbreak, according to figures released by ACI Europe.

Posted On 10 Apr 2020

, By GTP editing team

Greek Islands Want Return to Lower VAT Rates in View of Covid-19 Damage

South Aegean island authorities are calling on the Greek government to reinstate previously reduced VAT rates in order to mitigate the adverse economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Posted On 10 Apr 2020

, By GTP editing team

Thessaloniki’s MICE Tourism Profile on Video

The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau has presented a new video promoting the MICE tourism profile of Thessaloniki, aiming to maintain its momentum as a conference destination.

Posted On 10 Apr 2020

, By GTP editing team

Covid-19: Autohellas-Hertz Offers 150 Vehicles to Greece’s Local Authorities

Autohellas-Hertz has offered 150 vehicles to the Central Union of Municipalities of Greece (KEDE) to support the social services of local authorities as they deal with the Covid-19 pandemic.

Posted On 10 Apr 2020

, By GTP editing team

Avis Supports Greece’s Fight Against Covid-19

Car rental company Avis will offer 250 vehicles to support the operation of the newly established mobile health units of Greece's National Public Health Organization (EODY).

Posted On 10 Apr 2020

, By GTP editing team

Mykonos to Welcome First Vegan Hotel in Greece

Greece's first vegan hotel, the Koukoumi Boutique Hotel, is expected to open its doors on Mykonos and offer guests a number of unique experiences.

Posted On 10 Apr 2020

, By GTP editing team

Canaves Oia Luxury Resorts: A Message from the Managing Director

Canaves Oia Luxury Resorts Managing Director Markos Chaidemenos urges Santorini's future guests to stay safe as "brighter days are about to come".

Posted On 10 Apr 2020

, By GTP editing team

Greek PM Sets Target to Save 2020 Tourism Amid Covid-19 Crisis

The next day in tourism, after the coronavirus pandemic subsides, is high on the agenda of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Posted On 09 Apr 2020

, By GTP editing team

Greek Chamber Proposes Vacation Coupon Plan to Stimulate Domestic Tourism

The Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry has proposed the launch of a holiday discount program for Greeks to stimulate domestic tourism after the Covid-19 crisis.

Posted On 09 Apr 2020

, By Maria Paravantes

Greek Consumer Groups: Travel Vouchers Should be Optional

Consumer groups in Greece are calling for the implementation of EU regulations that foresee full refunds for travel plans that have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Posted On 09 Apr 2020

, By GTP editing team

GNTO and Greek Small Islands Network Discuss Covid-19 Crisis Action Plan

The main challenges created by the Covid-19 pandemic on Greece’s small islands were discussed between GNTO President Angela Gerekou and members of the Hellenic Small Islands Network.

Posted On 09 Apr 2020

, By GTP editing team

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Pours $100m into Covid-19 Global Relief Effort

The Athens-based Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) will contribute with $100 million to global relief efforts aimed at addressing the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Posted On 09 Apr 2020

, By GTP editing team

NJV Athens Plaza: Menu for Easter at Home

The NJV Athens Plaza hotel has prepared a unique Greek Orthodox Easter menu, with traditional recipes, for people to enjoy at home.

Posted On 09 Apr 2020

, By GTP editing team

Greek Film Archive Presents Rare Movies Online

The Greek Film Archive this month is holding a number of online screenings from a selection of rare feature films.

Posted On 09 Apr 2020

, By GTP editing team

Covid-19: Greek Tourism Businesses to Offer 18-month Vouchers Instead of Refunds

A provision is expected to soon pass in Greek Parliament that will allow tourism enterprises to issue 18-month vouchers to customers, instead of paying cash refunds, in efforts to mitigate the effects of Covid-19 cancellations.

Posted On 08 Apr 2020

, By GTP editing team

EIU: World Economy to Shrink by 2.5% in 2020 due to Covid-19

The world’s economy is expected to shrink by 2.5 percent in 2020, hit by the coronavirus pandemic, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) estimates.

Posted On 08 Apr 2020

, By Maria Paravantes

IATA Chief: Quick Coordinated Action Key to Airlines’ Recovery

IATA CEO Alexandre de Juniac has underlined the challenges for the “next day” after the coronavirus, which includes adapting the airline industry to post-Covid-19 realities.

Posted On 08 Apr 2020

, By Maria Paravantes

Athens’ Stanley Hotel Sets Example, Steps in as Shelter Under Greek Covid-19 Plan

The Stanley Hotel in Athens was temporarily being used by the Greek Civil Protection Ministry for incoming travelers to Greece to stay there for a period of 14 days for quarantine reasons.

Posted On 08 Apr 2020

, By Maria Paravantes