Greece Supports #EUBeachCleanUp Campaign

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Greece supports the European Commission’s #EUBeachCleanUp environmental campaign by holding a number of awareness activities across the country. Aiming to eliminate marine pollution, the campaign is organized every September by the European Union, along with the United Nations and the bluest of friends, the Smurfs. In 2019, over 40,000 volunteers took part in nearly 80

Thessaloniki and Halkidiki Get Ready to Host ‘FVW Workshop Greece 2020‘

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FVW 2018 Workshop Crete, Photo (c) Christian Wyrwa The city of Thessaloniki and the region of Halkidiki in northern Greece, during September 15-20, will host the FVW Workshop Greece 2020, the annual meeting of the FVW magazine that focuses on the German tourism market. Aiming to promote the two Greek destinations to the German market, […]

Greece Unveils Face Masks Inspired by its Cultural Heritage

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Greece’s Archaeological Resources Fund has launched a collection of textile face masks featuring prints, drawings and photos inspired by the country’s rich cultural heritage. Available at the shops of archaeological sites and museums around the country, the face masks are of high quality and aesthetics. “The Covid-19 pandemic has brought the protective masks into our […]

‘Trust is the New Luxury in Tourism’ – Interview with Konstantinos Tzikopoulos, GM at Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort

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Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort Professionalism, stability, safety and, above all, trust is the “new luxury” in tourism, according to Konstantinos Tzikopoulos, the General Manager at the Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort in Halkidiki, Northern Greece. Tzikopoulos talks to GTP Headlines in the coronavirus (Covid-19) era and explains why the luxury Miraggio resort decided to suspend

Airports: Vanishing Traffic, Collapsing Revenues – Analysis

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The global airport industry is confronted with vanishing traffic, collapsing revenues and rising risks as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, an Airports Council International (ACI) World analysis reveals. In its fourth economic analysis bulletin titled “The impact of COVID-19 on the airport business”, ACI says that the airport industry is anticipating a 59.6 percent […]

Central Macedonia Backs Covid-19-hit Businesses with €150m

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The Central Macedonia Region recently announced that it would be allocating 150 million euros to local businesses, tourism enterprises included, impacted by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Central Macedonia Governor Apostolos Tzitzikostas announced the immediate non-repayable funding, which he said will facilitate liquidity and serve as starting capital for

Covid-19: Greek Shipping Minister Says Safety at Sea Effective

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Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis (center). 2.5 million people traveled by ferry from the ports of Piraeus and Rafina between June 1-August 31 Safety at sea has been effective thanks to the implementation of health protocols for protection against Covid-19, said Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis on Wednesday. Plakiotakis said Greece was moving in the

Greek Economy Shrinks by 15.2% in Q2

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Photo source: Hellenic Parliament Greece saw its GDP plunge by 15.2 percent in the second quarter of 2020 compared to the same period a year ago, impacted in large part to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) said on Thursday. More specifically, based on seasonally adjusted data, the Greek economy shrunk by […]

ITB India 2021 Event Goes Hybrid

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The Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, organiser of the ITB India event, has announced the adoption of a hybrid model for its inaugural trade show scheduled to take place in 2021. ITB India 2021 will be a combination of a live event (physical exhibition) and a virtual event. According to the organizer, the live event will […]

Celestyal Cruises Honored at MedCruise Awards 2020

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Celestyal Cruises has been honored with the first prize at the MedCruise Awards 2020 for its solidarity initiatives amid the Covid-19 pandemic and its commitment to further develop the cruise sector in the Eastern Mediterranean. In its second edition, the MedCruise Awards aims to recognize excellence and innovation within the tourism and cruise industry. The […]