Greece to Roll Out 2021 Tourism Strategy Based on New Digital Tools

By admin 16 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

In efforts to promote Greek tourism and attract potential travelers in the post-Covid-19 era, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is proceeding with the upgrade of its digital tools and infrastructure. Speaking during an online conference on Monday held by the Greek chapter of the International Federation for IT and Travel & Tourism (IFITT), GNTO […]

Greece Calls on EU to Ensure Covid-19 Vaccine Supply

By admin 16 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: European Union, Photographer: Claudio Centonze Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is urging the EU to ensure that Covid-19 vaccine supplies are secured and that there will be no more delays. “We need to move forward to make sure that as new vaccines are approved, this approval will happen very, very quickly and that we […]

Greece Looks to Create Special Visa to Attract Digital Nomads

By admin 16 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Greek authorities are looking to launch a special visa for digital nomads, a population of independent workers who choose to embrace a technology-enabled lifestyle that allows them to travel and work remotely, anywhere in the world. Digital nomads are location-independent, remote workers that either set a base in another country or continuously change destinations

Green Light for EU’s €672.5bn Recovery and Resilience Tool

By admin 15 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The European Parliament approved last week the EU’s recovery and resilience facility, paving the way for the release of 672.5 billion euros in funding to be allocated to member states to recover after the Covid-19 pandemic subsides with a focus on green and digital transitions. The regulation establishing the new facility will come into force […]

Greece, Cyprus, Israel Deals Paving Way for Resumption of Travel

By admin 15 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The bilateral agreements between Greece and Israel, and Cyprus and Israel that enable restriction-free admission are paving the way for a return to travel, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis in an interview to Kathimerini Cyprus. “The agreement we just signed with Israel serves as a model for our overall strategy. Greece is advancing in […]

Cyprus to Allow Vaccinated Israelis Restriction-free Admission

By admin 15 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Cypriot Republic Republic Nicos Anastasiades and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israeli travelers who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 will be allowed restriction-free admission into Cyprus starting April 1, Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades said on Sunday after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. The decision exempts

#AgapiMouGrecia Online Initiative Gets GNTO Support

By admin 15 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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#AgapiMouGrecia, an online project that aims to connect Italian travelers with Greek destinations and thematic forms of tourism, will continue its activities throughout 2021 under the auspices of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO). An initiative of MYTH euromed and My Greek Salad, #AgapiMouGrecia aims to encourage Italians that are already familiar with

Rhodes Hotel Managers Association Elects New Board of Directors

By admin 15 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Rhodes, Greece. Photo source: Visit Greece The Rhodes Hotel Managers Association has announced its new Board of Directors, following elections that took place after its general assembly earlier in February. According to an announcement by the association, voter turnout for the election was high while the process was held under strict protection measures to prevent […]

Greece Moves Ahead with Biometric Border Management System

By admin 12 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: audiovisual.ec.europa.eu In an effort to secure borders, Greece announced that it would be implementing a border management system that will record all crossings budgeted at 35 million euros. The action is part of a Europe-wide “Entry/Exit System (EES)” plan that will create a unified information system for recording data on the entry and […]

Covid-19: Wider Athens Goes High Risk Red on ECDC Map

By admin 12 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The region of Attica in Greece, which includes the wider Athens area, has been labeled “red” on the weekly European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) Covid-19 map updated every Thursday. Attica Region is labeled “high risk” indicated by the red color on the map, which charts the spread of the coronavirus and which is based on […]