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Covid-19: Greek Tourism Ministry Calls for Extension of Quarantine Hotel Operations

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Covid 19: Greek Tourism Ministry Calls For Extension Of Quarantine Hotel Operations
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Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki called for the extension of leases which allow tourism facilities to provide accommodation for travelers found to be positive with Covid-19. Speaking recently in parliament, Zacharaki said the proposed amendment provides for the lease of tourism facilities in order to accommodate travelers infected with coronavirus during the winter

Giorgos Zafeiris Re-elected President of Hotel Owners’ Association of Magnesia

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Giorgos Zafeiris Re Elected President Of Hotel Owners’ Association Of Magnesia
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The newly elected BoD of the Magnesia Hotel Owners’ Association. Greek hotelier Giorgos Zafeiris has been re-elected president of the Hotel Owners’ Association of Magnesia for a three-year term. The association’s new nine-member Board of Directors, which was announced after elections held on October 25, is as follows: PresidentGiorgos Zafeiris 1st Vice PresidentVasileios

Greece’s 2021 Tourism Numbers at 60% of 2019 Levels, Says Hoteliers Chief

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Greece’s 2021 Tourism Numbers At 60% Of 2019 Levels, Says Hoteliers Chief
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This year is coming to an end with Greece’s tourism numbers having reached some 60 percent on average of 2019 levels, according to Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios. Speaking during the recent Virtual Greek Panorama online event, Tasios spoke about the Greek tourism industry’s recovery process and its successful opening for 2021. “Our bold

Recovery Funding Programs for Greek Tourism SMEs to Open in December

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Recovery Funding Programs For Greek Tourism Smes To Open In December
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Small and medium-sized tourism enterprises in Greece will be able to tap into 1.6 billion euros in recovery funding next month when the relevant programs open to applications. More specifically, 250 million euros will be allocated to tourism businesses with plans to diversify their product. Funding will cover actions aimed at enhancing, developing or diversifying […]

WTM: UNWTO Chief Says Climate Change Bigger Threat Than Covid

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Wtm: Unwto Chief Says Climate Change Bigger Threat Than Covid
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“The climate emergency is a bigger threat than Covid,” warned World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili speaking on Tuesday during the UNWTO, WTTC & WTM Ministers’ Summit, at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2021 in London. “Going back to the old normal is not an option,” Pololikashvili said, addressing world tourism ministers who have […]

Covid-19: Unvaccinated Greeks Must Have Negative Test to Enter Banks, Restaurants

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Covid 19: Unvaccinated Greeks Must Have Negative Test To Enter Banks, Restaurants
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Unvaccinated Greeks will no longer be allowed into banks, public services, restaurants, cafes, bars and entertainment venues unless they present a negative PCR or rapid test result, Health Minister Thanos Plevris announced on Tuesday, following a spike in coronavirus cases this week. Greece’s National Public Health Organization (EODY) announced a record  6,700 new