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Sector Professionals Say Greek Tourism on Hold

Greek tourism professionals are expecting the season to open after May, depending on the vaccination rates for Covid-19 and the effectiveness of containment measures.

Posted On 08 Jan 2021

, By Maria Paravantes

Covid-19 Restrictions Taking Toll on Greek Retail

Coronavirus pandemic restrictions took a toll on Greece’s retail activity in 2020 when sales dropped by 15 billion euros impacting for the most part SMEs.

Posted On 08 Jan 2021

, By GTP editing team

IATA: Passenger Demand Recovery Grinds to a Halt in November 2020

Τhe recovery in passenger demand came to a halt in November 2020, as governments responded to new Covid-19 outbreaks with severe travel restrictions, IATA said.

Posted On 08 Jan 2021

, By GTP editing team

Jet2 to Connect Edinburgh with Skiathos, Santorini, Preveza for Summer 2022

UK travel group Jet2 has added three popular Greek destinations - Skiathos, Santorini and Preveza - to its flight schedule from Edinburgh Airport for summer 2022.

Posted On 08 Jan 2021

, By GTP editing team

Ancient Greek Experience Group Appoints Angelos Samolis as Sales Manager

Athens-based travel agency "Ancient Greek Experience" has appointed Angelos Samolis as its new sales manager.

Posted On 08 Jan 2021

, By Eleftheria Pantziou

Athens, Greece. Photo Source: Visit Greece/ Y. Skoulas

Greek Authorities Worried About Rising Covid-19 Cases in Attica

Greek authorities are constantly revising Covid-19 measures based on the epidemiological burden of each area, with particular concerns focused on western Attica suburbs.

Posted On 07 Jan 2021

, By GTP editing team

Covid-19: Greece Extends Restrictions for Domestic Air Travel

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has extended travel restrictions for domestic flights in Greece until January 11.

Posted On 07 Jan 2021

, By GTP editing team

CNN Travel: Greece’s Meteora Among Top 21 Destinations to Visit in 2021

The Meteora site in central Greece, is included on CNN Travel’s list of the Top 21 tourism destinations travelers should visit in 2021.

Posted On 07 Jan 2021

, By GTP editing team

Photo source: Greek Culture Ministry

Museum of Modern Greek Culture to Open in Plaka

A Museum of Modern Greek Culture in the heart of Athens is set to open in May 2021 featuring exhibits that showcase Greece’s culture through time.

Posted On 07 Jan 2021

, By GTP editing team

Hospitality Challenge Online Events to Focus on Future of Tourism

The World Tourism Organization and Sommet Education are organizing the Hospitality Challenge Pitch, a series of online events focusing on the future of tourism.

Posted On 07 Jan 2021

, By GTP editing team

Greece Announces 7 Actions to Support Businesses, Employees

In efforts to support businesses and employees out of work due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Greek government announced new aid for January.

Posted On 05 Jan 2021

, By Maria Paravantes

Henley Index: Greek Passport Among World’s Most Powerful

The Greek passport is among the strongest in the world ranking eighth on the 2021 Henley Passport Index, with its holders enjoying visa-free access to 184 countries.

Posted On 05 Jan 2021

, By GTP editing team

Covid-19: Greece to Open Nursery and Primary Schools First

Greek health experts have agreed that kindergartens and primary schools can re-open on January 11, under strict guidelines and Covid-19 measures.

Posted On 05 Jan 2021

, By Maria Paravantes

Strict Lockdown Measures Extended for Two Municipalities in West Attica

Greek authorities have decided to extend the strict Covid-19 lockdown restrictions on the municipalities of Aspropyrgos and Elefsina in West Attica, until January 11.

Posted On 05 Jan 2021

, By GTP editing team

EU: 2021 is the European Year of Rail

The European Commission, on January 1 launched the European Year of Rail 2021, with the aim to highlight the benefits of rail as a sustainable and safe means of transport.

Posted On 05 Jan 2021

, By GTP editing team

EU Approves €1.25bn German State Aid for TUI

The European Commission has approved German plans to contribute with up to 1.25 billion euros to the recapitalization of TUI AG.

Posted On 05 Jan 2021

, By GTP editing team

DayTrip4U Named World’s Leading Tours & Activities Website at WTA 2020

The DayTrip4U online travel agency has been honored as the “World's Leading Tours & Activities Website" for 2020 at the World Travel Awards.

Posted On 05 Jan 2021

, By Eleftheria Pantziou

Greece Upgrades Tourism Schools of Higher Education

The Ministries of Tourism and Education have taken the first step for the upgrade of Greece's tourism schools of higher education with the signing of a joint ministerial decision.

Posted On 04 Jan 2021

, By GTP editing team

Covid-19 Drives Athens Airbnb Demand Down in 2020

Demand for Airbnb short-term rentals in Athens plunged in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, driving revenue down by 80%, according to an EY report.

Posted On 04 Jan 2021

, By GTP editing team

Report: 21 Years of Airline Passenger Traffic Growth Wiped Out in 2020

The coronavirus pandemic and its consequences wiped out 21 years of global passenger traffic growth in 2020, according to a report by global aviation data firm Cirium.

Posted On 04 Jan 2021

, By GTP editing team

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