Greece and China Declare 2021 ‘Year of Culture and Tourism’

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The Ambassador of Greece to China George Iliopoulos and Chinese Minister of Culture and Tourism Hu Heping. Greece and China recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly celebrate 2021 as the Year of Culture and Tourism. Signed by the Ambassador of Greece to China George Iliopoulos and Chinese Minister of Culture and Tourism […]

Greece in Process of Forming 10-year Strategic Plan for Tourism

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The Greek government is in the process of putting a 10-year strategic plan for tourism in place following the country’s performance as a safe destination in summer 2020, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Speaking on Monday during the 4th International Hospitality Forum (IHF), held in a digital format by the Hellenic Chamber of […]

Europeans: Covid-19 ‘Uncertainty’ Requires Stronger Actions by EU

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European citizens are calling for more EU competence, funds and far-reaching actions to address the challenges of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to the latest survey released by the European Parliament. Compared to the first poll in April/May, attitudes towards the EU appear to more positive. At the same time, more than half of those […]

Greek Hotels Chief: Covid-19 to Accelerate Tourism’s Digital Transformation

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The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is expected to accelerate the digital transformation of Greek tourism enterprises in the coming years, Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President and HOTREC Excom member Alexandros Vassilikos said on Thursday. Speaking on the topic during a roundtable discussion of the Greek chapter of the International Federation for IT and Travel &

EU Leaders Reiterate Pledge to Work Together on Covid-19 Actions

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel. EU leaders agreed on Thursday to operate along the same lines with regard to Covid-19 containment measures in an effort to get the market going and also facilitate free movement. Participating in a video summit, member state leaders said that lifting restrictions […]

Greece Lays Out Qualifications for Tour Leader Professionals

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In an effort to regulate the tour leader profession, the Greek Tourism Ministry announced that it was laying out specific terms and conditions under a draft decree. Among others, the updated law defines tour leader responsibilities, clarifies the scope of required education, introduces licensing (Certificate of Assistance to Legal Requirements), distinguishes between

Athens Backs Businesses with €1m in Support Actions

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Monastiraki square. Photo source: @Municipality of Athens In efforts to keep businesses hit by the Covid-19 pandemic afloat, the Municipality of Athens on Thursday announced the first round of support actions worth 1 million euros. The plan is part of a 40-million-euro Covid-19 relief package aimed at reinforcing the city’s economy during and in the […]

Commission Commends Greece, Paves Way for €767m Tranche

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Photo Source: @European Commission The European Commission (EC) commended Greek authorities for moving ahead with reform commitments despite the extraordinary circumstances posed by the coronavirus outbreak, paving the way for the release of a new tranche of debt relief agreed to as part of Greece’s post-bailout program. “In spite of the adverse circumstances

Greece Announces Covid-19 Vaccination Plan

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Greek Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias Greek Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias said free Covid-19 vaccination would be available by appointment at 1,018 points across the country once the first effective drugs are made available. Kikilias on Wednesday presented Greece’s vaccination plan, which is aimed at ensuring the widest possible coverage with a target of 2,117,440

Greece and Saudi Arabia Agree to Deepen Ties Through Tourism

By admin 18 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Strengthening ties through tourism and investments as well as ways to address the Covid-19 crisis topped the agenda of talks between Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and his Saudi Arabia counterpart Ahmed Aqeel Al-Khateeb. The two ministers agreed to the establishment of a joint tourism committee which will plan data & information sharing actions, educational