Greek Tour Bus Professionals Can Apply for Covid-19 Support

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Greek tourism enterprises operating buses are eligible for a total of 21,007,300 euros in relief aid to cover Covid-19-related losses following the publication of the decision in the Official Government Gazette on Tuesday. The funds will be allocated to Greek tourism enterprises employing public service tourist buses, open type urban city tourist coaches, as

Covid-19 Vaccination May Ease Restrictions on Travel, Says Greek Tourism Minister

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Photo source: Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority Travel in the coming year may likely be easier for people who have chosen to be vaccinated against Covid-19, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis, adding however that the effectiveness of the vaccine and of measures will define developments in 2021. Referring to the possibility of requiring a so-called […]

New Lighting for Temple of Hephaestus and Philopappos Monument in Athens

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The Temple of Hephaestus. Photo © Studio On Stelios Tzetzias Two landmark sites of Athens, the Temple of Hephaestus in the Ancient Agora and the monument of Philopappos near the Acropolis, now have a new look following the recent completion of a lighting enhancement project. Carried out by Emmy Award-winning artist Eleftheria Deko, the new lighting […]

Mayor: Athens Aiming to Attract Innovators, Investors

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Establishing Athens into an attractive destination for investors, visitors and residents, and tapping into new forms of tourism are the city authority’s priorities for the next day, said Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis during an online conference organized the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) and Marketing Greece. Referring to the lessons learned from the

EY: Greece Tourism Must Adapt to ‘New Normal’ After Covid-19

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Source: EY Greece will need to redesign its tourism strategy in order to address the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and the subsequent new trends in travel, lifestyle and consumer behavior, according to the latest study released by Ernst & Young (EY). According to the “Covid-19 Industry Pulse Report: Tourism”, emerging trends in the […]

Tough Lockdown Measures for New Year’s in Greece

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Greek Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas. Greek authorities said tough Covid-19 restrictions in place since Christmas, including a 10pm to 5am curfew, no travel between prefectures, and text messaging for all movement, would also apply for the New Year’s holiday. “We are developing two parallel efforts: defence, with all the measures needed to stop the pandemic; […]

Greece: How to Book Appointment for Covid-19 Vaccination

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Photo © Copyright European Commission Greece launched its Covid-19 vaccination process this week releasing guidelines on how to book an appointment under the national vaccination operation. Those wishing to get vaccinated can either: – log in to http://emvolio.gov.gr using their TAXIS codes and book– verify the recommended appointment via text message (SMS) to 13034. This

Greece-Cyprus Ferry Link Project on Track After Bidding Opens

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Bidding is now open for the highly anticipated ferry service that will link Greece with Cyprus possibly as of May 2021, the Cypriot Deputy Ministry of Shipping announced. Bids for the selection of a maritime carrier contractor to reinstate the coastal shipping connection between the two countries which was terminated in 2000, can be made […]

AEGEAN Introduces Covid-19 Testing Option for Passengers

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Photo source: AEGEAN Greek airline company AEGEAN is offering its passengers the option to get a discounted Covid-19 test, prior to departure, at a number of medical facilities in Greece. In collaboration with the Bioiatriki Group and the Athens Medical Group, AEGEAN is providing its ticket holders the opportunity to book diagnostic tests for Covid-19 […]

CLIA: Cruise Sector Heading into 2021 with Optimism

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The international cruise industry appears optimistic and ready to address the challenges of the new year ahead, despite the severe impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). New research reveals that despite a challenging year in 2020, two out of three cruisers are willing to cruise within a […]