Greece Mulls Making Face Masks Mandatory in View of Covid-19 Surge

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Face masks may soon be compulsory everywhere as Greek authorities consider additional measures to address a recent spike in Covid-19 cases, despite reassurances that new measures will not be introduced. Speaking on SKAI TV, Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas did leave open the possibility of the mask requirement as well as the extension of bar, café […]

Greek Minister: Post-Covid-19 Reality Needs Inclusive Tourism Model

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Photo Source: @Harry Theoharis Adjusting to a new post-Covid-19 reality with inclusive forms of tourism which respect the environment is key to sector recovery, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis during the International Energy Forum on Wednesday. Theoharis joined global tourism and travel industry stakeholders, including

G20 Tourism Ministers Agree to Public-Private Actions for Sector Recovery

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In a historic meeting this week in the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, tourism ministers from the world’s leading economies met in Saudi Arabia, to explore ways to make tourism work through private-public partnerships, keep and create new jobs, ensure safe and seamless travel, and develop the sector sustainably. Aimed at addressing the unprecedented […]

Greece Prepares Agrotourism Strategy

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In efforts to diversify the tourist product on offer, the Greek tourism ministry announced this week that it was drafting a new agrotourism plan aimed among others at channeling revenues into local communities as well as creating new jobs. Speaking during the AgriBusiness Forum 2020 held in Athens on Wednesday, focusing on “Food Safety, Security […]

CLIA Cruise Line Members to Test All Passengers for Covid-19

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All members of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) that operate ships with a capacity of 250 or more passengers will conduct coronavirus (Covid-19) tests to all prior to boarding. According to CLIA, its global Covid-19 testing policy is “a travel industry first and an example of the cruise industry leading the way”. Upon announcing […]

GNTO: Year Ahead ‘Uncertain’ for Greek Tourism, Structural Changes a Must

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Greece’s tourism stakeholders will have to readapt to a new reality as the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic lingers into the new year creating uncertainty and the need for structural changes, said Dimitris Fragakis, secretary general, Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) during the Greek Hospitality Awards. Fragakis said tourism sector recovery will be

Microsoft Deal Paves Way for Major Investments in Greece

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Athens, Greece. Photo Source: Visit Greece/ Y. Skoulas Οther US companies are interested in investing in Greece, says Greek Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis Greece is moving full speed ahead with major investments in the areas of tourism, energy and technology, said Greek Development & Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis, with the recently announced

Cyprus Condemns Turkish Move to Reopen Varosha

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Despite last week’s warnings by EU leaders to stop hostile actions in the Mediterranean, Turkey said it would be supporting a decision by the self-proclaimed Turkish-Cypriot ‘government’ to reopen a section of the beach in the Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus city of Varosha. Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades strongly condemned the announcement, saying it is “an

Germany, UK, France Top Tourism Markets for Greece in Summer 2020

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Visitors from Germany, the UK, France, Poland and Italy made up the bulk of incoming travelers this summer season after Greece reopened to tourists in the midst of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. More specifically, based on the number of completed Passenger Locator Forms (PLF) submitted at country admission […]

Greece to Ban Single-use Plastics by 2021

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Greek Environment Minister Kostis Hatzidakis tabled a bill in parliament this week which – once passed – will ban the use of single-use plastics by July 2021. The draft legislation also includes national measures, incentives to promote “greener practices” in businesses and households, and penalties for failure to do so. Aiming to set an example, […]