Time for Central Greece to Claim its Share of Tourists, Says Ministry

By admin 16 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

Setting as a priority to promote the lesser-known destinations of Central Greece, the Tourism Ministry said it would be making financial tools available for investment and business plans in the area. Participating in a working group this week in the town of Galaxidi, Central Greece, with local tourism stakeholders and officials, Deputy Tourism Minister Manos […]

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

By admin 15 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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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 […]

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

Greek Minister: Post-Covid-19 Reality Needs Inclusive Tourism Model

By admin 9 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Photo Source: @Harry Theoharis Adjusting to a new post-Covid-19 reality with inclusive forms of tourism which respect the environment is key to sector recovery, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis during the International Energy Forum on Wednesday. Theoharis joined global tourism and travel industry stakeholders, including

Northern Greece Travel Firm Joysters Launches Covid-19 Safety Plan

By admin 7 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: Joysters Northern Greece travel company Joysters recently announced the launch of a specialized Covid-19 action plan based on National Public Health Organization (EODY) and EU protocols for its traveling clients. Specializing in customized travel experiences for groups of up to 16 people with a focus on Northern Greece destinations, including Kastoria,

Greece Road Arrivals Grind to a Halt due to Covid-19 Crisis

By admin 6 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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Despite picking up at the start of July when Greece reopened to tourism after Covid-19 lockdowns, arrivals to the country by road have nearly come to a grinding halt after mandatory testing requirements were put into place at the borders. Accord to data, 580,000 travelers came to Greece by road in Q3 2020 accounting for […]