Europe Braces for Second Wave of Covid-19 with Harsher Measures

By admin 15 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

Photo Source: EODY Greek authorities are on standby after one by one Europe’s leaders announced tighter measures this week to curb what appears to be a second wave of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. As of Friday, London together with seven other areas in the UK will be placed under high alert Tier 2 restriction which […]

Study: Americans, Canadians Eager to Travel Again

By admin 14 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: WTTC Americans and Canadians are eager to travel again, with the majority already planning to take a holiday in 2021, according to a study released by Travel Leaders Group and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Conducted in September on some 3,000 frequent travelers, 99 percent of Americans and Canadians said they […]

Greece – EU Discuss Joint Tourism Protocols for Covid-19

By admin 14 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis, UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili and European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas. Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis met high-level EU officials in Brussels on Tuesday to discuss formulating a common approach to health and safety protocols that will facilitate travel in Europe. “Now is the time, with the new

Greek Travel Agents, Tourist Guides Angered Over Covid-19 Risk Map

By admin 14 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: FEG Tourist Guides Greek travel agents and tourist guides are up in arms over a recently announced Covid-19 risk-assessment map which categorizes into four levels the country’s regional units based on degree of risk as indicated by a color-coded system. The Federation of Hellenic Associations of Tourist & Travel Agencies (fedHATTA) and Efi […]

Thessaloniki Conference Organizers Want Clear Operations Framework

By admin 13 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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Conferences and events organizers in Thessaloniki are once again calling on the government to clarify Covid-19 health protocols for MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) events and are claiming unfair treatment with regard to restrictions in effect for other multi-person gatherings. The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB) issued a statement in

Study: Trust, Optimism Drops Among Greeks Due to Covid-19

By admin 13 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: diaNEOsis Greeks appear to be less optimistic about the future with regard to the evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic, are experiencing uncertainty and appear to have lost much of their trust in authorities, according to a new study released this week by research firm diaNEOsis. Conducted last month by Metron Analysis on a […]

Greek Hoteliers Seek Covid-19 Rescue Measures Ahead of Winter

By admin 13 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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In attempt to mitigate losses incurred by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, Greek hoteliers are calling on the government to take immediate measures, including employee insurance coverage and debt instalments. In a letter to Labor Minister Yiannis Vroutsis and to Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis, the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX) is requesting that the

Attica Region Announces SME Covid-19 Funding Scheme

By admin 12 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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Athens © GTP Small and medium-sized businesses impacted by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic will be able to tap into a support package of 200 million euros, the Attica Region announced this week. More specifically, the support scheme to run through the Attica Region provides eligible parties with working capital ranging from 5,000 euros to 50,000 […]

Covid-19 Measures in Greece Now Adjusted to Level of Risk in Areas

By admin 12 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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A number of measures previously announced in Greece to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) will have some changes as of October 12, following the launch of the country’s new risk-assessment map on Friday. The new health safety map lists the safety restrictions in all 74 Greek regional units, depending on the degree of […]

Greece Mulls Making Face Masks Mandatory in View of Covid-19 Surge

By admin 9 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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Face masks may soon be compulsory everywhere as Greek authorities consider additional measures to address a recent spike in Covid-19 cases, despite reassurances that new measures will not be introduced. Speaking on SKAI TV, Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas did leave open the possibility of the mask requirement as well as the extension of bar, café […]