EU Funding Key to Upgrading Greek Island Tourism Model, Says Deputy Minister

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Channeling recovery funds and EU support into modifying the tourism model to meet the demands of the changing times with emphasis on sustainability and new products is key to the development of the Greek islands, said Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas during the general assembly of the Chambers Group for the Development of the Greek […]

Greece Extends Period for Museum Loans

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Benaki Museum, Athens. Photo source: Ministry of Culture Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni recently tabled a bill amendment in parliament that will give museums the right to loan moveable art works for a total period of up to 50 years to international entities. According to a ministry announcement, the idea behind the amendment is to […]

Zakynthos’ Hoteliers Applaud Announcement of Management Agency for Shipwreck Site

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Navagio beach, photo Source: Municipality of Zakynthos Hoteliers on the island of Zakynthos have applauded a new bill recently tabled in parliament by the Tourism Ministry that foresees the establishment of a management agency for the island’s Shipwreck beach, also known as “Navagio”. A long-standing request of the island’s hoteliers associations, the Zakynthos Shipwreck

Aviation Industry Welcomes EU’s Smart Mobility Plan

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Europe’s top aviation bodies welcomed the European Commission’s Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy presented this week which aims to serve as the basis for how the Union’s transport system can achieve its green and digital transformation in line with European Green Deal goals, become more resilient to future crises as well as safe, accessible and affordable

IATA: Greece Sets Example in Aviation Support

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Greece is among five countries that responded to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) call for measures that will stimulate the market and keep aviation viable in Covid-19 times, the association said this week. Greece’s package, which among others foresaw a 20-euro compensation per seat flown over two months (April-May), proved to stimulate passenger

Greek Tourism Minister Tables Safe Travel Proposals at UNWTO Crisis Meet

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Addressing the challenges related to the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines worldwide, implementing rapid testing and the importance of digital health documentation to restore the safe movement of travelers were at the center of a five-part plan presented this week at the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) 7th Global Tourism Crisis Committee by Greek Tourism Minister

Greece’s Tourist Guides Call for Extra Aid Due to Covid-19

By admin 10 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo © GTP Greece’s professional tourist guides are calling on the government to extend financial support through to March 2021 due to the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown which has brought all activity to a halt. More specifically, the Panhellenic Tourist Guide Federation (POXEN) is requesting the extension of the state subsidy scheme to March 2021, noting […]

EU Presents Green, Smart and Affordable Mobility Plan

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Aiming to achieve its goal to cut emissions by 90 percent by 2050, the European Commission presented on Wednesday a plan for green, smart and affordable mobility. According to the ‘Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy’, doubling high-speed rail traffic and developing extra cycling infrastructure over the next 10 years as well operating solely on zero-emission […]

WTM London Publishes Manifesto for Safer, Smarter and Greener Tourism Industry

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WTM London has published a Travel & Tourism Manifesto to guide policy-makers with concrete solutions to present and future challenges, aiming to create a safer, smarter and greener travel and tourism industry. The manifesto had the support of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), plus more than 200 […]

Greece Comes Closer to Arab World with Joint Tourism Actions

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis Strengthening connectivity and cooperation through joint actions was the focus of Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis’ presentation this week during the 9th Arab – Hellenic Economic Forum. Addressing the digital event organized by the Arab-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and Development, Theoharis referred to the strong ties between