Repositioning Greece After Covid-19 a Priority for Tourism Ministry

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The Greek Tourism Ministry is currently working with marketing experts Repositioning Greece to formulate a comeback strategy in the aftermath of Covid-19, said Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Speaking to TV channel Action 24, Theoharis said the far-reaching plan includes, among other means, videos and slogans that aim to re-introduce Greece to future travelers. The

Greek FinMin: Relief Measures for High-risk Covid-19-hit Areas

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Athens, Greece The Greek Finance Ministry announced a series of relief measures aimed at assisting areas that have been hit hardest by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. According to Finance Minister Christos Staikouras, the following support measures will apply for Level 4 (very high risk) cities or regions: – 50 percent of the refundable advance payment […]

Greek Environment Ministry Re-examines Urban Planning Law

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Environment and Energy Minister Kostis Hatzidakis recently said that urban planning and construction zone procedures for the development and design of land use in Greece were being formulated with priority given to tourist destinations. In an interview to Greek daily Kathimerini, Hatzidakis announced that a current 4,000m2 limit on construction for plots outside city

ABTA: UK Outbound Travel Significant for Greek Tourism

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Greece is among the 10 countries with the highest aggregate Gross Value Added (GVA) generated from UK outbound tourism, a recent report by the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) said. Titled, “Tourism for Good – A Roadmap for Rebuilding Travel and Tourism”, the report ranks Greece fifth on the list with 2.7 billion dollars […]

Time for Central Greece to Claim its Share of Tourists, Says Ministry

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Setting as a priority to promote the lesser-known destinations of Central Greece, the Tourism Ministry said it would be making financial tools available for investment and business plans in the area. Participating in a working group this week in the town of Galaxidi, Central Greece, with local tourism stakeholders and officials, Deputy Tourism Minister Manos […]

EU Presents Covid-19 Vaccination Strategy

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As Europe braces for what appears to be a second wave of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic with harsher measures, the European Commission presented a far-reaching strategy that will ensure a vaccine – once it is released – will be immediately deployed. The strategy presented on Thursday, focuses on four key areas, namely safety, fairness, prioritization, […]

Study: Masks on Planes Make Covid-19 Risk ‘Virtually Nonexistent’

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The possibility of contracting Covid-19 on board a plane is “virtually non-existent” when passengers wear masks and adhere to hygiene rules, according to study released on Thursday by the US Department of Defense and United Airlines. The Commercial Aircraft Cabin Aerosol Dispersion Test conducted on board United Airline’s Boeing 767 and 777 jets by US […]

UNWTO Partners with Expedia Group to Guide Tourism Recovery

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The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has joined forces with the Expedia Group, aiming to strengthen ties between the public and private sectors and drive tourism’s recovery from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The two parties recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Brussels that will see them collaborate on a range of topics, […]

‘Thessaloniki.Τravel’ Online Guide Now in Serbian Language

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Thessaloniki.Travel, the official digital travel guide of the northern port city, is now available in the Serbian language. The website was translated into Serbian by the Tourist Organization of the Republic of Srpska, following a memorandum of cooperation signed with the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization (TTO) in 2019, aiming to facilitate inbound visitors and attract

Greek Hoteliers Chief ‘Rings Alarm Bell’ for Covid-19 Consequences on Sector

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Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX) President Grigoris Tasios on Thursday described the harsh reality that thousands of Greek hotel enterprises are facing in their struggle for survival while up against the many consequences of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Speaking during the federation’s general assembly in Thessaloniki, Tasios referred to Greek companies