Greek Hoteliers Discuss Summer Hospitality Operations

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The seamless operation of hotels in the upcoming summer period, the possibility of providing Covid-19 rapid tests on the premises, and financial support for the sector topped the agenda of a digital meeting between hotelier association presidents from across the country this week. Organized by the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX), the event included the participation

EU Tourism Ministers Put Forward Proposals for Sector’s Recovery

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Photo source: @pedrosizavieira The current situation of the European Union’s tourism sector and measures aimed at its recovery from the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic were touched by tourism ministers of the 27 member states during a recent informal video conference held under the aegis of the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the EU. “Tourism is […]

IATA Getting Ready to Launch Covid-19 Travel Pass

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Τhe International Air Transport Association this week said it will soon launch the IATA Travel Pass to help travelers and governments manage digital health credentials. The IATA Travel Pass is a mobile app created by the association aimed to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with government requirements for coronavirus (Covid-19) […]

Central Macedonia Film Office Promoted at International Festival

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The Film Office of the Central Macedonia Region recently presented the new prospects created by its distinctive identity as a filming destination, during Romania’s Film O’ Clock International Festival online event. Representatives of the Greek region’s Film Office took part in two meetings held between professionals of the audiovisual sector and relevant organizations from

Air Travel Protocols and Guidelines for 2021 Must be Defined, Says CEO of AEGEAN

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Photo source: AEGEAN As a travel and tourism restart worldwide is expected to remain slow during 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it is important that the necessary protocols and guidelines for air travel are defined, according to AEGEAN CEO Dimitris Gerogiannis. Speaking recently to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Gerogiannis revealed the Greek […]

Covid-19: Greece Tightens Restrictions for Outside Movement via SMS

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Going outside in Greece during lockdown will get harder as of Thursday, March 4, as authorities have tightened rules for leaving home under the SMS system for outside movement. Since the country’s first lockdown, people have been allowed to leave their homes only for specific reasons and after notifying authorities by sending an SMS to […]

Greece to Welcome Brits this Summer ‘With or Without’ a ‘Vaccine Passport’

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Photo source: Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis invited British travelers to pack their bags and visit Greece quarantine-free this summer once non-essential travel is restored and EU borders re-open. In his second interview to ITV News, Theoharis clarified again that all travelers are welcome to Greece this summer as long […]

Eurobank Event Looks Ahead to Next Day for Greek Tourism

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The prospects for tourism recovery in Greece and Cyprus and the challenges the industry will face in a new environment after the Covid-19 pandemic, topped the agenda of a web panel discussion organized by Eurobank this week. Titled “Latest Insights & Global Trends in Tourism – Focus on Greece & Cyprus”, the event attracted the […]

Greece to Set Up 1st UNWTO Mediterranean Coastal & Maritime Tourism Observatory

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The first Mediterranean Coastal and Maritime Tourism Observatory of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will be set up in Greece, the country’s deputy tourism minister, Sofia Zacharaki, announced on Tuesday. The observatory’s mission will be to support the sustainable development of coastal and maritime tourism in the Mediterranean region. According to Zacharaki, the

INSETE: Greek Tourism 2020 Performance in Numbers

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INSETE, the Greek Tourism Confederation’s (SETE) research body, recently released data which reveal the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic on Greece’s tourism industry in 2020. The data focuses on air, road and cruise travel, as well as coastal shipping. More specifically, citing data of the Bank of Greece, INSETE said that the country’s travel […]