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IATA Calls for Testing, Prepares to Rollout Travel Pass App

IATA is calling for the opening of borders with Covid-19 testing or vaccinations while preparing for the full rollout of its "Travel Pass" app.

Posted On 13 Jan 2021

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EY: 2% of Businesses Ready for Covid-19 Shock on Supply Chains

A mere 2% of businesses across the globe were prepared for the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on supply chains, according to a survey by EY.

Posted On 13 Jan 2021

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Athens’ First Sunrise for 2021 Featured on Chinese Social Media

Chinese social media users on New Year’s Day had the opportunity to admire Athens’ first sunrise for 2021 through an online campaign that ran on Wechat.

Posted On 13 Jan 2021

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Greek PM Proposes Joint EU Vaccination Certificate for Travel

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is calling for the introduction of an EU-wide vaccination certificate that will facilitate safe travel.

Posted On 12 Jan 2021

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Greece’s Passenger Shipping Sector Sees Heavy Revenue Loss in 2020

Greece’s passenger shipping sector has been severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic with lost revenue expected to exceed 300 million euros in 2020.

Posted On 12 Jan 2021

, By Eleftheria Pantziou

WTTC Says Vaccine Prerequisite for Travel Equals ‘Discrimination’

Setting Covid-19 vaccination as a prerequisite for travel would be equal to discrimination, according to WTTC President Gloria Guevara.

Posted On 12 Jan 2021

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Greece Considers Reopening Shops with Measures

Greek authorities are examining ways to reopen shops on January 18, in efforts to revive the market which has remained closed due to extended Covid-19 lockdown measures.

Posted On 12 Jan 2021

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Greece Covid-19 Vaccination Website Opens

Individuals can now book an appointment for Covid-19 vaccination following the launch of the country’s online registration platform.

Posted On 12 Jan 2021

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AEGEAN Introduces New Voucher Option for Greater Flexibility

AEGEAN is introducing a new voucher option for passengers who want to voluntarily cancel their ticket due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.

Posted On 12 Jan 2021

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Sabre and Travelgenio Expand Partnership to Fuel Long-term Growth

Sabre Corporation and Travelgenio have expanded their partnership in virtual payment technologies with the aim to achieve long-term growth.

Posted On 12 Jan 2021

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Sommet Education: New Blended Learning Programs for Bachelor and Master Students

Sommet Education is reinforcing its study portfolio with a wide range of flexible learning solutions including blended learning programs.

Posted On 12 Jan 2021

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Minister: Achieving Tourism in 2020 a ‘Feat’ for Greece

Tourism will continue to be a driver of the Greek economy by tapping into the knowhow it gathered after opening up to tourists during the pandemic, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said.

Posted On 11 Jan 2021

, By Maria Paravantes

Greece Taking Covid-19 Actions to Prevent Possible 3rd Wave

Greece is adjusting Covid-19 measures week by week depending on the epidemiological situation, in efforts to prevent a third wave of the deadly virus.

Posted On 11 Jan 2021

, By Maria Paravantes

Kalymnos Island. Photo Source: Municipality of Kalymnos

Covid-19: Strict Lockdown Restrictions Extended for West Attica, Kozani, Kalymnos

The stricter lockdown restrictions imposed on the prefecture of West Attica, the regional units of Kozani and Rodopi, and on the island of Kalymnos have been extended until January 18.

Posted On 11 Jan 2021

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Athens Airport: Passenger Traffic Drops 68.4% in 2020

Passenger traffic at Athens Airport dropped by 68.4 percent in 2020, compared to 2019, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on air travel.

Posted On 11 Jan 2021

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Cape Sounion, Attica. Photo Source: https://athensattica.com

Landmark Greek Museums and Archaeological Sites to Get Free WiFi

Visitors at 25 landmark archaeological sites and museums across Greece will soon have the opportunity to enjoy free wireless internet service (WiFi).

Posted On 11 Jan 2021

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Autohellas-Hertz Named ‘True Leader’ of the Greek Economy by ICAP

Autohellas-Hertz has been named a “True Leader" of the Greek Economy at the annual awards of consulting and research services group ICAP.

Posted On 11 Jan 2021

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EasyJet Says ‘Yes’ to Five-year Loan Facility

UK low-cost carrier easyJet agreed to a new $1.87 billion 5-year term loan with a syndicate of banks which will boost liquidity in the aftermath of Covid-19.

Posted On 11 Jan 2021

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Greece: 7-day Quarantine for Passengers Arriving from Abroad

All travelers arriving to Greece from abroad must self-isolate for 7 days, according to a new directive issued by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

Posted On 08 Jan 2021

, By GTP editing team