Theoharis: Greece Investing Now in the Future of Tourism

By admin 30 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis spoke to Maria Theofanopoulou, owner of Greek Travel Pages during the Greek Tourism Debate online event. Greece is at the top of travelers’ wish lists thanks in large part to its successful management of the Covid-19 crisis and the country’s reputation as a safe destination, but several factors are still affecting […]

Greek PM Pledges to Take Added Tourism Support Measures if Needed

By admin 26 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said he would not hesitate to take added measures to support the tourism industry should the need arise, encouraging businesses to tap into the “Syn-ergasia” job retention program. Speaking at the Greek Tourism Confederation’s (SETE) 28th general assembly this week, Mitsotakis referred to the unprecedented global effects of the

Protocols for Attractions, Car Hire and Short-term Rental post-Covid-19 by WTTC

By admin 26 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled its third phase of measures designed to rebuild global consumer confidence, reduce risk and encourage the return of Safe Travels in the post Covid-19 world. The latest protocols for the global Travel & Tourism sector focus on measures to ensure the reopening of global attractions, drive business […]

New Board of Directors for SETE

By admin 25 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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0share The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) held elections on Thursday, June 25, during its 28th annual general assembly and elected its new Board of Directors for a 3-year mandate. PresidentYiannis A. Retsos (Electra Hotels and Resorts) 1st Vice PresidentGrigoris Tasios (President, Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX)) Vice PresidentsEftihios Vassilakis (Hertz

Greece Needs to Change its Tourism Model, PM and SETE Agree

By admin 25 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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SETE President Yiannis Retsos. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and SETE President Yiannis Retsos on Thursday both underlined the need to establish a 10-year strategic plan to further develop the country’s tourism model with a focus on sustainability. Speaking during the 28th General Assembly of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) in Athens, Retsos referred to

BBC: Greeks to be Allowed Quarantine-free Entry into UK

By admin 25 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Greeks will be among European travelers allowed admission into the UK without quarantine as British ministers move ahead to finalize an initial list under the country’s “travel corridors” plan scheduled to take effect early next month. Under the “travel corridor” plan, travelers between countries will not be subject to self-isolation following their trips. According to

PM: Covid-19 Isolation Rooms Optional for Greek Hotels

By admin 25 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Following the confusion and reactions spurred by an announcement earlier this week that hotels in Greece be required to hold isolation rooms for possible Covid-19 cases, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis clarified that special quarantine hotels would be set up for that purpose. Speaking during a Greek Tourism

Greece’s Subsidized Tourism Program Accepting Applications

By admin 24 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Greece’s Manpower Employment Organization (OAED) will be accepting applications starting Thursday, June 25, for parties eligible to receive state subsidies for tourism. Starting at 10am on June 25, interested parties – individuals, hospitality and ferry services providers – can apply online at gov.gr to participate in OAED’s program which subsidizes holidays for workers,

Europe’s Lawmakers Want Stronger Actions to Rescue Tourism

By admin 24 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: @European Parliament European lawmakers have appealed for additional measures to salvage the Union’s tourism and travel sector as well as the introduction of new crisis management tools that will be able should the need arise to take immediate action. A total of 587 MEPs voted in favor of the resolution (on transport and […]

Covid-19: IATA Promotes Alternatives to Avoid Traveler Quarantines

By admin 24 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Imposing quarantine measures on arriving travelers keeps countries in isolation and the travel and tourism sector in lockdown, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said on Tuesday. IATA is urging governments to avoid quarantine measures when re-opening their economies. “Fortunately, there are policy alternatives that can reduce the risk of importing Covid-19