New Video on Greece Hits Social Media

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The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) recently released a new video on social media showing the beauties of Greece. Composed of just a few words and a voice over, the video in just one minute takes viewers from mountain to sea in Greece, reminding that a new experience awaits all, day and night and […]

Greek Tourist Guides Call for Inclusion in Covid-1 Aid Scheme

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Photo Source: @FEG Tourist Guides The Greek Tourist Guide Federation is calling on the government to include professional guides in its financial support program aimed at mitigating the repercussions of the coronavirus epidemic. According to the federation, the government’s subsidies cover travel agents and freelance guides but has not included professional guides. The

Commission Issues Advice on EU Non-essential Travel Ban

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Aiming to ensure that a temporary restriction on non-essential travel to the EU in place to limit the spread of Covid-19 is being implemented equally by all member states and to facilitate the free movement of “critical workers”, the European Commission issued on Tuesday, additional guidance. The European Union banned all travel from third nations […]

Covid-1: Short-term Rental Operators in Greece Seeking Support

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The Greek Property Managers Association (PASIDA), representing short-term rental operators, are requesting that the government include them in a recently announced support scheme for businesses impacted by the coronavirus crisis. The association, with the support of the Greek Association of Sharing Economy (SODIA) and the Association of Owners of Furnished Apartments and

Covid-19: Authorities Ban Access to Thessaloniki Waterfront Area

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White Tower, Thessaloniki, northern Greece. Photo Source: Municipality of Thessaloniki (archive photo) Greek authorities are banning access to Thessaloniki’s popular waterfront starting today (Tuesday), after hundreds of residents gathered in the area during the weekend, despite the social distancing rules imposed due to COVID-19. The area will remain closed from 2pm – 8am

Covid-19: Greece Takes Part in UNWTO’s Global Tourism Crisis Committee Meeting

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis last week took part in the first virtual meeting of the Global Tourism Crisis Committee launched recently by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Health Organization (WHO). The aim of the committee is to evaluate and advance recommendations for the recovery from the health crises caused by the […]

Covid-19: Greece Boosts Support Actions for Businesses and Workers

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The Hellenic Parliament. Photo Source: @PressParliament / © Aliki Eleftheriou In an attempt to keep the economy afloat in the aftermath of the coronavirus crisis, the Greek government announced on Monday, additional support measures for some 800,000 businesses, 1.7 million private-sector employees and 700,000 self-employed and small business owners. “We are implementing

Covid-19: Travel Agents Request Extension to BSP Payments and Solution to Refunds

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says it may grant extensions to the deadline for payments to its electronic billing system BSP (billing and settlement plan) for travel agencies when necessary, due to the impact the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is having on travel. Responding to a request by three Greek travel sector bodies, IATA said […]

‘Stay Safe!’ – Lipsi Mayor Sends Video Message of Support to Italy

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Photo Source: Municipality of Lipsi The Municipality of Lipsi recently sent a message of solidarity to Italy – a country that is severely affected by the coronavirus pandemic – through a short video released on social media. Lipsi is a complex of 24 small islands and six rocky islets, located north of Leros and east […]

AmCham Study Reveals Covid-19 Impact on Greek Businesses

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Photo Source: AmCham Travel disruptions, insecurity and the inability to make business decisions, as well as the dwindling demand for products are the main problems Greek businesses are facing as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, according to the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce (AmCham). More specifically, according to an AmCham survey on the impact of […]