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Greek Tourism Says ‘Health First’ in Six Languages

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Greek Tourism Says ‘health First’ In Six Languages
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Aiming to provide international travelers with all the information they need on the health protocols implemented in Greece against the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has upgraded its “Destination Greece. Health First” website . Launched in July 2020 to facilitate travelers, the website initially offered information in Greek

Covid-19 Lockdown Measures in Greece May Run Through Easter 

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Covid 19 Lockdown Measures In Greece May Run Through Easter 
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Photo source: @Ministry of Health The number of Covid-19 cases in Greece may be stabilizing, but Greek health experts are considering extending current lockdowns or containment measures through to Easter. Briefing the press this week ahead of Friday’s weekly Covid-19 response committee meeting, Government Spokesperson Christos Tarantilis confirmed that there were signs of

TTO: Vaccinations, Bilateral Agreements Vital for Greek Tourism Recovery

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Tto: Vaccinations, Bilateral Agreements Vital For Greek Tourism Recovery
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Photo source: @Thessaloniki Travel The recovery of Greek tourism depends on the course of vaccinations on a European level and the bilateral agreements that Greece is expected to sign with other countries, Thessaloniki Tourism Organization (TTO) President Voula Patoulidou said on Thursday. Speaking to reporters during an online press conference, Patoulidou referred to the

Athens 2021 Tourism Strategy to Focus on Sustainability and Infrastructure Development

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Athens 2021 Tourism Strategy To Focus On Sustainability And Infrastructure Development
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Athens, Greece. Photo source: This is Athens / Copyright Thomas Gravanis The City of Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (EATA) is developing a new tourism strategy for 2021 aiming to effectively promote the Greek capital and drive recovery in the post-Covid-19 era. Focusing on the city’s infrastructure and sustainability features, “the new strategy will

Greece’s Trikala Invests in Sustainability to Boost Tourism Growth

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Greece’s Trikala Invests In Sustainability To Boost Tourism Growth
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The city of Trikala, central Greece. Photo source: Visit Greece The Municipality of Trikala in Thessaly, central Greece, is investing in sustainable practices aiming to both facilitate the life of its residents and achieve growth to attract travelers. Speaking during an online conference organized by IFITT Greece on Monday, Trikala Mayor Dimitris Papastergiou said the […]

UNWTO Announces Winners of SDGs Global Startup Competition

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Unwto Announces Winners Of Sdgs Global Startup Competition
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Photo source: UNWTO The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on Wednesday announced the winners of its SDGs Global Startup Competition that were recognized for their unique contributions to sustainable and responsible tourism. The competition, which was supported by the United Nations Innovation Network, attracted some 10,000 initial proposals. From these, the jury chose 25

SETE Urges Further Financial Aid for Greek Tourism Enterprises

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Sete Urges Further Financial Aid For Greek Tourism Enterprises
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The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) is calling on the government to extend its new (seventh) round of refundable financial assistance also  to tourism businesses. The “repayable advance” measure, known in Greek as “epistreptea prokatavoli”, is tax-free aid in the form of state loans to businesses affected by the outbreak of Covid-19. Half of (50 percent) […]