The Greek government is expected to take further actions to support the country’s tourism sector, in the near future, according to the newly-appointed labor minister, Kostis Hatzidakis. During a teleconference on Wednesday with representatives of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Hatzidakis briefly discussed the government support measures that are already in place
The introduction of a commonly agreed on EU-wide vaccination certificate which would facilitate travel and ensure safety at destinations, tabled by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, has garnered international media attention and support in view of efforts to restart travel and kickstart the bloc’s economy. Among others, an opinion piece by the Greek prime minister
Hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic, Greek restauranteurs are calling on the government to provide liquidity and support in order for businesses to remain above water until they are allowed to re-open. In a meeting with Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras, the president of the Panhellenic Federation of Restaurants and Related Professions (POESE), George Kavvathas
The rising performance Greek tourism was recording up until 2019 was cut short by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to research findings from 13 reports released by SETE Intelligence (INSETE) that focus on the tourism progress of the country’s 13 regions between 2017-2019. INSETE is the research department of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE). “The
Photo source: @This is Athens Professionals who have chosen in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic to balance work and life praise Athens and explain why working from the Greek capital has its advantages. Forced by Covid-19 to change work habits and workplaces, digital nomads who have made Athens their home tell their stories on […]
Photo source: WTTC The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) recently said that more than 100 million jobs could return to the global Travel & Tourism sector during 2021, as the world recovers from the crippling coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. According to the WTTC, a strong summer of travel is expected as the sector begins its […]
Photo source: @National Public Health Organization (EODY) Greece plans to keep its strict lockdown measures in place in view of a Covid-19 variant which appears to be spreading at a fast pace. The new strain of the deadly virus believed to be more contagious has already forced Germany and the UK to extend containment measures […]
European airports and tourism organisations are urging the EU to come up with more flexible state aid rules to provide assistance to airports and support air connectivity due to the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Representative associations, ACI Europe and the European Travel Commission (ETC), on Wednesday sent a letter to European Executive
Photo source: @European Commission One day before EU leaders meet to discuss actions in the fight against the Covid-19 crisis, the European Commission called on member states to discourage non-essential travel and to accelerate vaccination setting a summer deadline for the immunization of at least 70 percent of the adult population. “Vaccination is essential to […]
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (center) and Health Minister Vasilis Kikilias (right). Individuals living in Greece who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 will be able to request a digital vaccination certificate to be used when needed, announced Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis late on Tuesday. Mitsotakis presented the document, which he described as a


















