Schools, shops and restaurants – in that order – are the areas which will resume activity in the first week of December once coronavirus lockdown measures in Greece are lifted, said Greek Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas this week. Speaking to SKAI television on Wedesday, Petsas said that based on the number of Covid-19 cases after […]
Archive photo. Greek hoteliers are requesting they be exempt from paying taxes on invoice amounts still owed by UK travel group Thomas Cook, which declared bankruptcy in September 2019. In a letter to the Finance Ministry, the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX) is calling on the government to take immediate action on the issue and to […]
The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has joined a European partnership of tourism federations calling on the European Commission to show resolve and proceed with actions that will ensure a unified health, safety and communication protocol so that travel can resume in the post-Covid-19 era and confidence be restored during travel and at the destination. SETE, […]
Government support that will help travel and tourist agencies shore up liquidity to cover operating costs and pay employees impacted by the coronavirus pandemic topped the agenda of talks between the Federation of Hellenic Associations of Tourist & Travel Agencies (fedHATTA) and Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. In a conference call with the minister this
An EU-wide coordinated approach that would ensure safety, eliminate uncertainty and restore consumer confidence, is key for the restart of travel & tourism in Europe, Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President Alexandros Vassilikos said. Speaking during a webinar titled “Restarting travel and tourism in Europe” on Tuesday, Vassilikos said that the European Union has thus far
The Greek Shipowners Association for Passenger Ships (SEEN) is calling on the government to take immediate measures to support the sector, which is expected to post over 300 million euros in losses this year due to the repercussions of Covid-19. In a letter to Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis, SEEN is requesting among others that the […]
Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President Alexandros Vassilikos and Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Greece’s hospitality offering is expected to strengthen following the signing of a cooperation protocol to boost ties between the private sector and the state. Signed on Monday between the Greek Tourism Ministry, the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels and the newly established
SETE President Yiannis Retsos Greece’s main tourism body is calling for the immediate implementation of EU funding tools to support ailing sector enterprises impacted by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. More specifically, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) is requesting that the government increase the limit of direct subsidies, guarantees or loans to 3 million
Photo source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Monday released guidance to ensure that the air cargo industry will be ready to support the large-scale handling, transport and distribution of a coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine. IATA’s Guidance for Vaccine and Pharmaceutical Logistics and Distribution provides recommendations for governments and
Photo source: @Ministry of Education Greek authorities have announced the closure of elementary schools across the country as of Monday, November 16, in efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. “The operation of primary education units will be suspended for two weeks throughout the country. Kindergartens and elementary schools will remain closed


















