Minister: Covid-19 Checks Continue on Board Greek Ferries

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Covid-19 testing on board ferries traveling to the Greek islands, mask wearing inside ships, as well as measures to limit crowding at small island ports are being implemented, said Maritime and Island Policy Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis. The minister said coast guard officials would continue coronavirus screening on board all ferries during the entire summer period, […]

New Campaign to Repair Tarnished Reputation of 5 Greek Isles

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Samos island. Photo Source: visitorsguide.islandofsamos.gr Greece announced this week the launch a 2-million-euro campaign aimed at restoring the reputation of five Aegean islands that have suffered the massive influx of illegal migrants and refugees in the last years. The islands of Chios, Lesvos, Kos, Leros and Samos, will be promoted through a

Greek Hoteliers Demand Unified Covid-19 Approach

By admin 17 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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Greek National Public Health Organization’s (EODY) crew is conducting COVID-19 tests to travelers at the Promahonas checkpoint. Photo Source: @EODY Citing a sudden drop in bookings in Northern Greece due to the latest measures announced by the government for mandatory Covid-19 testing through the Promahonas border point, Greek hoteliers are calling for a single unified

Greek Hoteliers Call for Mandatory Covid-19 Testing

By admin 16 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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As Greece opens its borders to travelers from dozens of countries, Greek hoteliers are urging the government to implement mandatory Covid-19 testing 72 hours ahead of travel to all incoming tourists stressing that the sector can no longer suffer additional setbacks. “Compulsory tests everywhere… for all those coming from countries with burdened epidemiological data… We

Commission: €1.14bn to Support Greece’s Covid-hit SMEs

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Approximately 90,000 small- and medium- sized enterprises in Greece will be able to tap into a total of 1.14 billion euros in funds released this week by the European Commission to address the impact of Covid-19. Of the 1.14 billion euros available, some 600 million euros will be distributed in the form of grants, the […]

GNTO Teams Up with Travel Channel to Promote Greek Tourism

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GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis at the Herod Atticus Theater. The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has joined forces with Travel Channel International, an international television network featuring documentaries related to travel and leisure, to promote the authentic experiences that Greece offers its visitors. The TV network will produce a number of

Covid-19 Fears of Travelers – Survey

By admin 10 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently released research showing that the public’s willingness to travel is being tempered by concerns over the risks of catching the coronavirus (Covid-19) during air travel. The 11-country survey, which was conducted during the first week of June 2020, assessed traveler concerns during the pandemic and the potential

EU: Covid-19 Blow to Greek Economy Milder than Expected

By admin 9 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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Economic forecast map. Source: European Commission The European Commission revised its outlook for the Greek economy on Tuesday, saying prospects for 2020 in the aftermath of Covid-19 were milder than initially expected. Greece GDP is set to contract by 9 percent this year compared to 9.75 percent as initially projected in the Commission’s previous forecast […]

UNWTO and Sommet Education Offer 30 Scholarships for Tourism Studies

By admin 9 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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École Ducasse, France The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has partnered with Sommet Education to offer 30 scholarships for world-class education programs through the Hospitality Challenge initiative. UNWTO’s Hospitality Challenge program aims to support career climbers and switchers, entrepreneurs and innovators develop themselves and their projects and help drive

Greece Looks to Establish Tourism Education Departments in Ancient Olympia and Kos

By admin 9 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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Ancient Olympia, Greece The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to establish two new tourism education departments, one in the area of Ancient Olympia in the Peloponnese and another on the island of Kos, an announcement said on Tuesday. The ministry’s announcement follows a meeting held by Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas with Hellenic University President […]