Greece’s Covid-19 Risk Level Low to Moderate When Compared to Other Countries

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Source: ECDC / Updated 22 October 2020 Despite Greece’s fresh spike in coronavirus (Covid-19) cases, which has caused the country to take extra measures to limit the spread of the virus, the country’s risk level is considered low to moderate when compared to other European countries, according to the updated health map released on Thursday […]

Hotels in Thessaloniki Consider Closing Until Covid-19 Begins to Subside

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Thessaloniki Hotels Association President Andreas Mandrinos on Thursday painted a gloomy picture for the northern Greek city’s hotels, which are facing hard times due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. “There are hoteliers who are thinking about closing their doors until the health situation improves,” Mandrinos said during an interview on Radio North 98, adding that

European Commission Issues First Emission of EU SURE Social Bonds

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The European Commission recently issued a 17-billion-euro inaugural social bond under the EU SURE instrument to help protect jobs and keep people in work. The issuing consisted of two bonds, with 10 billion euros due for repayment in October 2030 and 7 billion euros due for repayment in 2040. Announced in May, the SURE instrument […]

Only Ferry Flights Allowed at Kastoria Airport

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0share The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Friday announced that only departures for return flights with crew (ferry flights) are permitted at Kastoria National Airport “Aristotelis”, as part of Greece’s preventive measures taken to limit the further spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). HCAA issued the aviation directive as the Kastoria regional unit moved up

August Inbound Traveler Flows to Greece Sink Due to Covid-19

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The number of inbound visitors to Greece in August 2020 was down by 73.3 percent year-on-year to 1,807 thousand as a result of restrictive measures aimed at curbing the coronavirus pandemic, according to data released by the Bank of Greece. More specifically, inbound traffic through Greek airports dropped by 58.9 percent and by 96.3 percent […]

GNTO Presents the Way Greece Opened for Tourism Amidst Covid-19

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GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis presented the measures adopted by Greek authorities for the safe opening of Greek tourism in summer 2020, during an online meeting of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Held on October 21, the meeting took place with the participation of […]

Mykonos Added to UK’s Safe Travel List

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Photo © Maria Theofanopoulou The island of Mykonos in Greece on Thursday was added to the UK’s “travel corridor” list, meaning that travelers arriving from the Greek island as of Sunday, October 25, will no longer have to isolate, according to the updated travel advice for Greece by the Foreign Office (FCDO). “Mykonos is now […]

Greece Looks to Extend Operation of ‘Quarantine Hotels’

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The Greek Tourism Ministry on Thursday submitted a legislative amendment in Parliament which foresees the country’s “quarantine hotels” extending their operation until the end of November. More specifically, the amendment concerns hotels in Greece that are currently being leased by the ministry and used for isolation purposes for tourists who may contract the coronavirus

WTM Virtual to Hold On Demand Sessions

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Photo Source: @WTM London The WTM Virtual event will offer a series of pre-recorded On Demand Virtual Sessions so visitors can keep up-to-date with the latest trends and developments at a time that is convenient to them, without having to wait for scheduled sessions. As soon as WTM Virtual starts at 7am on 9 November, […]

Greece Aiming to Tap Into Public Assets

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Alimos Marina. Photo Source: HRADF Greece is looking to capitalize on dozens of public assets in an attempt to boost state coffers and drive the economy, said Public Properties Company (ETAD) CEO Stefanos Vlastos during the 21st Prodexpo virtual conference this week. Vlastos said ETAD would be launching concession tenders for clusters of real estate or […]