EU Funding Key to Upgrading Greek Island Tourism Model, Says Deputy Minister

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Channeling recovery funds and EU support into modifying the tourism model to meet the demands of the changing times with emphasis on sustainability and new products is key to the development of the Greek islands, said Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas during the general assembly of the Chambers Group for the Development of the Greek […]

Two Katikies Hotels Among First in the World to Get Health Security ‘Seal of Approval’

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Photo source: Katikies Santorini Katikies Santorini and Katikies Mykonos are among the first hotels in the world to become Sharecare Health Security Verified with Forbes Travel Guide. The Sharecare Health Security VERIFIED is a comprehensive facility verification that helps ensure that guests and travel planners can book with confidence at properties that have appropriate

Greece and Germany Agree to Strengthen Cooperation in Tourism

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Greece and Germany have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the area of tourism with the exchange of knowhow towards the upgrade of special interest options, said Greek Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development, Vicky Loizou, presenting the conclusions of the 4th round of inter-ministerial consultations on the Greek-German bilateral action plan held recently.

AIA, Fraport Greece Airports Passenger Traffic Hits Low in November

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Photo: GTP November passenger traffic all but halted at Greece’s major airports impacted by the ongoing containment measures aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19. More specifically, Athens International Airport (AIA) announced that its passenger traffic in November was down by 84.2 percent compared to 2019 levels to approximately 263 thousand passengers. Both

Aviation Industry Welcomes EU’s Smart Mobility Plan

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Europe’s top aviation bodies welcomed the European Commission’s Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy presented this week which aims to serve as the basis for how the Union’s transport system can achieve its green and digital transformation in line with European Green Deal goals, become more resilient to future crises as well as safe, accessible and affordable

Mideast Travel Receives 5 International Awards in November

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Mideast Travel Worldwide, in November received five international honors for its excellent services and the high satisfaction of its clients. The company was awarded at the World Travel Awards 2020 and the newly launched World MICE Awards that honors the best companies in the sector of meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE). “This has sealed […]

YouGov: 3 in 10 Brits do not Plan to Travel Next Year

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The British are the most likely nationality in the world – alongside Singaporeans – to say Covid-19 travel restrictions are preventing them from traveling right now, according to new research by YouGov, an international research data and analytics group. The data shows that a significant number (29 percent) do not plan to travel at all in the next year. The data collected

IATA: Greece Sets Example in Aviation Support

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Greece is among five countries that responded to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) call for measures that will stimulate the market and keep aviation viable in Covid-19 times, the association said this week. Greece’s package, which among others foresaw a 20-euro compensation per seat flown over two months (April-May), proved to stimulate passenger

Greek Tourism Minister Tables Safe Travel Proposals at UNWTO Crisis Meet

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Addressing the challenges related to the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines worldwide, implementing rapid testing and the importance of digital health documentation to restore the safe movement of travelers were at the center of a five-part plan presented this week at the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) 7th Global Tourism Crisis Committee by Greek Tourism Minister

Greece’s Tourist Guides Call for Extra Aid Due to Covid-19

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Photo © GTP Greece’s professional tourist guides are calling on the government to extend financial support through to March 2021 due to the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown which has brought all activity to a halt. More specifically, the Panhellenic Tourist Guide Federation (POXEN) is requesting the extension of the state subsidy scheme to March 2021, noting […]