Greece in Talks with Airlines, Tour Operators to Boost Tourism

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The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is currently discussing with leading airlines and tour operators on ways to cooperate in order to promote Greece’s tourism product to markets abroad, the organization’s secretary general, Dimitris Fragakis, said on Friday. Speaking during an interview on Hellenic Parliament (Vouli) TV Channel, Fragakis stressed that the

Crete: Underwater Research Continues at Ancient Olous

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Scientists from the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities and the Institute for Mediterranean Studies for the fourth year continued their underwater research off the Elounda bay on Crete, looking to shine light on the sunken city of Ancient Olous. Also known as Olounda, the ancient city was built on the isthmus that connects Crete with the […]

Greece Prepares 2021 Ferry Travel Health Protocols

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Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis recently said that specific guidelines and health protocols for safe travel with ferries this summer will be announced in the coming weeks. The set of safety standards to apply for passengers and crews has been drawn up in collaboration with the National Public Health Organization (EODY), the Health Ministry, and […]

Covid-19 an Obstacle for 2021 Greek Tourism Forecast, Says Hotels Chief

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‘Tourism will rebound but it’s unknown when’, Says Greek hotels chief While Greece is getting ready to open to tourism this year it remains to be seen when when travel will actually rebound from the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19). “We are confident that hospitality will show its dynamic face again,” Hellenic Chamber of Hotels […]

Covid-19 Fatigue Forces Greek Authorities to Allow Shopping

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Greeks will finally be able to go shopping as of Monday, April 5, after authorities gave the go-ahead for small retail shops to open allowing at the same time movement between municipalities on weekends. Consumers will be given a three-hour period per day to do their shopping and will be required to first book an […]

HOTREC Rolls Out #TogetherForHospitality Campaign to Support Tourism Recovery

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HOTREC, the European umbrella association of hotels, restaurants and cafés, has launched a digital awareness campaign, aiming to support businesses and employees in the travel and tourism sector. Running on social media under the #TogetherForHospitality hashtag, the campaign calls on EU and national policymakers, tourism and hospitality stakeholders to support the

Tourism Accommodation Facilities to Get Lease Extension

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Greek Investments & Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis announced on Thursday that tourism accommodation enterprises would be able to extend their current lease by two years as part of Covid-19 support measures. The ministry announced the decision after tabling a relevant amendment in parliament which foresees the automatic extension of leases for tourism

Shops in Greece to Re-open Under Covid-19 Guidelines

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Photo source: Athens Chamber of Tradesmen Retail stores in Greece will re-open to consumers next week under COVID-secure guidelines, Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias announced on Wednesday. Speaking during a media briefing, Hardalias said that the government decided to make adjustments to existing measures, taken to curb the spread of the coronavirus

Deloitte Study Sees Lasting Impact of Covid-19 on Europe’s Hotel Industry

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Photo source: UNWTO The repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic on Europe’s hotel industry are expected to last longer than initially assessed impacting business results and operations, according to the Deloitte “Hotel Industry Sentiment Survey – March 2021”. Deloitte’s Hospitality & Leisure department based its findings on the responses of senior hospitality

UNWTO Outlines Two Scenarios for Possible Travel Rebound in 2021

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Photo source: UNWTO The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on Wednesday outlined two scenarios for 2021, which consider a possible rebound in international travel in the second half of the year. The organization gave its outlook following the release of the latest edition of its World Tourism Barometer, which showed that the devastating impact of the […]