Covid-19: Countries in Europe Battle Second Wave with Restrictions, Lockdowns

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Countries in Europe, one by one are announcing harsher measures – including full lockdowns as in the case of Britain – in efforts to contain the second wave of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. European leaders are concerned that the spike in coronavirus cases will push health services across the continent to breaking point. In many […]

Emergency Funding for Greek Tour Bus Professionals Approved

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A total of 21,007,300 euros in relief aid to be allocated to Greek tourism enterprises operating tour buses was approved this week, Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis announced on Tuesday. The emergency funding – to cover losses incurred in July and August 2020 – is aimed at providing much needed relief for sector businesses which own […]

Jet2 Suspends Flights and Holidays to Greece Until 2021

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Photo source: Jet2.com UK leisure travel group Jet2 has suspended all flights and holidays to Crete and Rhodes in Greece until next year, following the British government’s decision to enter a full lockdown as of Thursday. Following a spike in coronavirus cases, the UK on November 5 will enter a lockdown with new regulations, including […]

Greek Tourism Ministry Looks to Develop New Framework for Rock Climbing Sites

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Photo source: Municipality of Kalymnos Ways of creating a new framework for the development of more rock climbing sites in Greece were discussed between Deputy Minister Manos Konsolas and Evros MP Anastasios Dimoschakis during a recent visit to the island of Kalymnos. A popular climbing destination, Kalymnos every year attracts thousands of professionals and amateur […]

Three Accor Hotels in Athens Receive ‘ALLSAFE’ Label

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Athens Capital Hotel-MGallery Collection With the health and safety of its guests and associates as its top priority, Accor, a global leader in the augmented hospitality sector, granted the ALLSAFE label to three of its hotels in Athens. The brand new Athens Capital Hotel-MGallery Collection, in the heart of Athens; the strategically located at the […]

Thessaloniki Hoteliers in Tight Spot After Lockdown

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Thessaloniki hoteliers are between a rock and a hard place after the city went into lockdown as part of Covid-19 management efforts forcing the few remaining tourists to depart. The northern port city’s tourist professionals are so disheartened by the outlook that they are considering suspending operations of their hotels, according to the Athens News […]

GNTO Takes Part in Virtual Greek Tourism Workshop for Danish Market

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The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is taking part in the 1st Virtual Greek Alternative Tourism & Gastronomy Workshop that kicked of today, Tuesday, and is focusing on the Danish market. The workshop, which will run until until November 5, looks to offer a platform for tourism companies and public bodies to promote their alternative […]

Greece Ponders Changes to Golden Visa Scheme

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Photo: GTP In an effort to safeguard the property market and curb overpricing and shady activity, the Greek government is examining a series of changes to its golden visa program. According to local media reports, changes – to go into effect after the coronavirus pandemic subsides – include setting limits to property values and introducing […]

Covid-19: Athens Municipality Shuts Culture and Sports Venues, Technopolis

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Photo source: @Technopolis City of Athens In efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the Municipality of Athens has suspended the operation of the capital’s sports facilities, creative learning centers, museums and cultural venues. The municipality’s decision aims to keep Athens’ citizens safe and is in line with the latest measures announced by

Greece Prepares Tourism Campaign for Quake-hit Samos

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Samos island. Photo source: Visit Greece Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis announced this week that a campaign was being designed to promote Samos as a tourist destination in the coming year. Theoharis announced the plan, which will include entering agreements for direct international flights to Samos airport as well as a promotional actions, during talks on […]