Athens Traders Body Tables Proposals for Shop Re-opening

By admin 9 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

Setting a specific date as well as defining mode of operation are among the recommendations made by the Athens Traders Association (ESA) so as to ensure the smooth re-opening of Athens shops ahead of the holiday season. In letter this week to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, ESA President Stavros Kafounis is proposing that: – all […]

Covid-19: WTTC Issues Guidelines for Safe & Seamless Travel in the ‘New Normal’

By admin 9 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global travel & tourism private sector, has released a major report that recommends global guidelines for a safe and seamless traveller journey in the ‘new normal’. WTTC’s Safe & Seamless Traveller Journey (SSTJ) aims to enable a safe end-to-end traveller experience, encompassing both air and […]

GNTO Promotes Greek Tourism to Italian Market Through Digital Events

By admin 8 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

The Acropolis, Athens. Photo: GTP The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) office in Italy in December will take part in digital events to promote Greek tourism to the Italian market. “These activities are part of the organization’s strategy to strengthen the image of Greece in international markets ahead of the 2021 tourism season,” the GNTO […]

Accessible Tourism Identified as ‘Game Changer’ for Destinations

By admin 8 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

Ensuring accessibility for tourists with specific access requirements can be a “game changer” for destinations around the world as they look to bounce back from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The organization is aiming to make clear the importance of placing inclusivity at the centre of tourism […]

PM: Greece Must Avoid a 3rd Wave of Covid-19 at All Costs

By admin 8 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis speaking on Alpha TV. Photo source: @primeministergr Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis backed his government’s decision on Monday to continue lockdown measures into the new year stressing the need to avoid a third wave of Covid-19 at all costs. Speaking on Alpha TV, Mitsotakis admitted that Greece was going through […]

Zakynthos Shipwreck, Greek Thermal Springs Focus of New Tourism Bill

By admin 8 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

Navagio beach. Photo Source: Municipality of Zakynthos Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis presented on Monday an omnibus bill aimed at streamlining actions for the improved promotion and utilization of Greek tourism attractions, including the world-famous Shipwreck Beach on the island of Zakynthos. The draft legislation foresees the establishment of the Organization

IATA Calls for Airline Crews to be Exempted from Covid-19 Testing Measures

By admin 8 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) on Monday called on governments to exempt airline crews from Covid-19 testing that is applied to air travelers. The request of the two bodies is in line with the Council Aviation Recovery Task Force (CART) guidelines of the International […]

Greece Extends Covid-19 Relief Measures for December

By admin 7 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

Sign saying that a store in Greece is closed. Financial relief measures will continue to support Greek businesses and employees from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, following the announcement that the country’s second lockdown measures would be extended until January 7. To support entrepreneurship and employment, the Greek government has announced the following

INSETE Study Reveals 2010-2019 Tourist Trends in Greece

By admin 7 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

Over the last decade, average per capita expenditure of incoming tourists to Greece decreased by 11.9 percent from 640.4 euros in 2010 to 564 euros in 2019 with average length of stay down by 20.6 percent from 9.3 overnight stays in 2010 to 7.4 overnight stays in 2019, according to a study released recently by […]

Covid-19: Greece Opens Holiday Shops with Distancing Measures

By admin 4 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

In an attempt to ease Covid-19 fatigue, retail stores selling holiday goods will be the first to open in Greece, on Monday, despite the extension of lockdown measures to December 14. The stores selling seasonal items ahead of Christmas and New Year’s will be open from 7am to 8:30pm and shoppers will be required to text […]