Greek PM Confident About Tourism in Summer 2021

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis being interviewed by journalist Nikos Hatzinikolaou. Photo source: @PrimeministerGR Hours after Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis proposed to the EU the introduction of an EU-wide vaccination certificate that will facilitate safe travel in the Covid-19 era, he expressed optimism that tourist activity will be much better this

EY: 2% of Businesses Ready for Covid-19 Shock on Supply Chains

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A mere 2 percent of businesses across the globe were prepared for the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on supply chains, according to a survey released this week by analysts EY. According to the findings which are based on feedback from some 200 senior executives in consumer, retail, life sciences, industrial, automotive, and advanced technology […]

Athens’ First Sunrise for 2021 Featured on Chinese Social Media

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The Acropolis, Athens (archive photo). Source: Visit Greece / Y Skoulas Chinese social media users had the opportunity to admire Athens’ first sunrise for 2021 through a campaign that ran online on New Year’s Day. A 15-minute video, created by the Greek National Tourism Organization’s (GNTO) office in China, was broadcast on Wechat, a popular […]

WTTC Says Vaccine Prerequisite for Travel Equals ‘Discrimination’

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Photo source: WTTC Setting Covid-19 vaccination as a prerequisite for travel would be equal to “discrimination“, said World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) President & CEO Gloria Guevara on Tuesday. The WTTC has repeatedly stressed that vaccines will help in the long-term, but they must not be a requirement for travel. “It will take a […]

Greek PM Proposes Joint EU Vaccination Certificate for Travel

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Photo source: @primeministerGR Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is calling for the introduction of an EU-wide vaccination certificate that will facilitate safe travel. The Greek prime minister tabled the idea in a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen first published in US-based Politico. The Greek

Greece’s Passenger Shipping Sector Sees Heavy Revenue Loss in 2020

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Greece’s passenger shipping sector has been severely affected by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and its repercussions on travel & tourism, with lost revenue expected to exceed 300 million euros in 2020. Research conducted by the Foundation of Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE) shows that the significant drop of tourism arrivals during the third quarter of

Greece Covid-19 Vaccination Website Opens

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Photo source: Ministry of Health Individuals can now book an appointment for Covid-19 vaccination following the launch of the country’s online registration platform. Users can log into https://emvolio.gov.gr/ and using their social security number (AMKA) check whether their age group is currently being vaccinated or arrange an appointment. People can also register at

Greece Considers Re-opening Shops with Measures

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Greek authorities are examining ways to re-open shops on January 18, in efforts to revive the market which has remained closed due to extended lockdown measures aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19. The government said it would give retail the green light to operate with the click away method after a meeting this week […]

AEGEAN Introduces New Voucher Option for Greater Flexibility

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AEGEAN is offering a new flexible voucher option to its passengers, as frequent and sudden changes in travel restrictions imposed by EU countries to control the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic lead to unanticipated changes in travel arrangements. With immediate effect and for initial travel date from November 6, 2020 until March 28, 2021, AEGEAN is introducing a […]

Sabre and Travelgenio Expand Partnership to Fuel Long-term Growth

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Sabre Corporation and Travelgenio have expanded their partnership in virtual payment technologies with the aim to streamline cashflow and enable long-term growth. Travelgenio is one of Europe’s largest online travel agencies (OTAs) and has chosen Sabre as the preferred partner for virtual card technology. Rolling out Sabre’s automation and virtual payment technologies