Greece Proposes Coordinated EU-wide Covid-19 Actions

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Greek Tourism Minister Herry Theoharis speaking during the informal meeting of EU tourism ministers via video conference on September 28. The informal meeting was held at the initiative of the German Presidency of the Council of the EU. Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis joined eight of his EU colleagues this week in forwarding proposals to […]

Gaining Lost Ground in 2021 Key Priority for Greek Tourism After Covid-19

By admin 28 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis Quality, sustainable tourism practices, training and next generation upgrade works are the priorities for Greece in 2021 following the Covid-19 disruption to tourism – one of its main revenue generators, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis speaking to ANA-MPA on occasion of World Tourism Day on Sunday. Theoharis said Greece

National Bank of Greece Sees Upturn in July-Aug Economic Activity

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Economic activity in July and August recorded an upturn with a positive impact of tourism, according to tentative data released by the National Bank of Greece (NBG). More specifically, the number of international arrivals at Athens International Airport in the aftermath of the Covid-19 restrictions slowed down the contraction to -66.2 percent in August from […]

Greek Minister Pledges Support for the ‘People in Tourism’

By admin 25 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas Tax breaks and job support are among the measures taken by the Greek government to help tourism professionals impacted by the Covid-19 health crisis to make it through the “hard winter ahead”, said Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas. Speaking at the Kos Hoteliers Association general assembly this week, Konsolas referred to

Greece – TUI Optimistic as Demand Extends Tourism Season into Autumn

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and TUI executive board member Sebastian Ebel. Increased demand for Greece will contribute to the extension of the main tourism season into autumn, according to TUI executive board member Sebastian Ebel who met with Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis this week. Theoharis and Ebel discussed the results of the summer […]

Europe’s Airlines Looking to Win Back Travelers with Lower Fares

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In an all-out attempt to win back reluctant travelers due to Covid-19, Europe’s airline companies are bringing down their rates for September through to December, according to travel analytics firm ForwardKeys. According to ForwardKeys data, in August, rates for the majority of routes in Europe were down by more than 15 percent against the same […]

Greece Suspends Outdoor Theatrical Performances Due to Covid-19

By admin 23 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias on Tuesday said that all outdoor theatrical performances in Greece will be suspended as of Thursday, September 24. The measure has been added to a number of restrictions announced recently to contain the rising number of coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in the country. “Theatrical performances and concerts, as far […]

Study: CEOs Redefining Priorities After Covid-19 Shock

By admin 23 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The lingering uncertainty which has resulted from the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has forced company executives in Greece and abroad to redefine future priorities, according to a new study released by services network KPMG. More specifically, according to the 2020 CEO Outlook Covid-19 Special Edition, which focuses on the changing attitudes of CEOs during

FinMin: Greek Economy Can Brave a Second Lockdown if Needed

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Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras (center) Greece’s economy can endure a possible second lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19 if necessary, said Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras, adding that the country’s available resources amount to 37.7 billion euros. Speaking to SKAI channel a day after the number of Covid-19 cases in Greece increased to […]

EU Covid-19 Recovery Funding to Go into Green and Digital Investments

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Restarting European economies in the aftermath of Covid-19 on a more sustainable basis through the newly launched EU-wide recovery fund is the next step in addressing the repercussions of the health crisis, the European Commission said this week, presenting its strategy for 2021. The Commission presented its 2021 Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy which includes a […]