IOBE: 2021 Greek Economy Rebound Hinges on Covid-19 Vaccine

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The Greek economy is expected to shrink by 8.0 percent this year due to the Covid-19 shock and by 10 percent if a new lockdown is imposed, putting hundreds of jobs at risk once relief measures are stopped, the Foundation of Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE) said recently. The country’s top think tank said on […]

Greece will Not Shut Restaurants, Cafes or Bars Before Midnight to Fight Covid-19

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Greece is not considering to close restaurants, cafes and bars before midnight to fight rising coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in high-risk areas, according to Government Spokesperson Stelios Petsas. During a press briefing on Monday, Petsas was asked if the government was considering putting an earlier curfew (before midnight) on restaurants, cafes and bars in areas that

Leading Tour Operators May Extend Greek Tourism Season into Winter

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Leading international tour operators are considering to extend the tourism season in Greece into winter, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said on Sunday. Responding to criticism by main opposition party Syriza on the way Greece reopened to tourism, Minister Theoharis presented results on the policy the government followed for the industry’s restart after the

AEGEAN Introduces its Hygiene Attendants for Safer Travel

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Focusing on the safety of its passengers prior, during and after the flight, AEGEAN recently introduced its Hygiene Attendants to travellers. Hygiene Attendants will bear a special insignia and assist passengers to follow all safety measures while boarding, in flight, and during disembarkation. According to AEGEAN, its Hygiene Attendants will kindly remind all passengers:

Report: Greece’s International Arrivals by Air Before and After Covid-19 Lockdown

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Photo source: Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) Greece’s international air arrivals at the beginning of 2020 – before the Covid-19 pandemic spread to the country and travel restrictions were imposed – were recording an upward trend, according to INSETE. The research arm of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) recently released data on Greece’s air arrivals […]

Greece Allows Flights from Singapore, Suspends Entry from Canada, Georgia and Tunisia

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Photo source: Singapore Changi Airport Greece is now allowing travelers from Singapore to enter the country but has banned flights coming from Canada, Georgia and Tunisia, according to an aviation directive (NOTAM) issued by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Sunday. The aviation directive, which has been issued as part of the preventive measures […]

ICC Women Hellas Announces GNTO President as Tourism Ambassador

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The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Women Hellas recently welcomed Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou as its Tourism Ambassador, during a business lunch held recently held in Athens. ICC Women Hellas is an association of women entrepreneurs seeking to improve conditions and empower women in the Greek business sector with the

Greece: Updated Travel Restrictions Announced by Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority

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Photo Source: HCAA Greece is extending all previously announced travel restrictions until Friday, November 6 and Sunday, November 8, as part of the government’s efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country. More specifically, according to the updated aviation directives (NOTAMs) of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA): – The flight

Greece Updates Covid-19 Risk Map, Measures Change for Some Areas

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Greece’s Covid-19 risk-assessment map will be updated as of Monday as authorities have announced that the level of risk for a number of regional units have changed. The risk-assessment map allows citizens to track the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in Greece and stay up to date with the safety measures by regional unit. Greek […]

ITB Asia 2020 Virtual Attracted 35,000 Travel Professionals

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The ITB Asia 2020 travel trade show has successfully completed the first virtual event in its 13-year history, which welcomed over 35,000 travel professionals from around the world. The highly-anticipated trade show was hosted during October 21-23, on the newly established online platform ITB Community in Asia. Over three days, the virtual event welcomed tourism […]