Greek Vaccination Incentive ‘Freedom Pass’ Opens This Week

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The government’s “Freedom Pass” program offering 18- to 25-year-olds who get vaccinated against Covid-19 a pre-paid card worth 150 euros goes into effect on Tuesday 20 July, said Digital Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis on Monday. The card, which serves as a reward and an incentive for those aged 18-25 to get at least one shot of any […]

Greek Experts Warn of More Mykonos-style Measures for Other Islands

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A spike in Covid-19 cases due to the fast spreading Delta variant has caused concern among Greek health experts who are warning that measures like those imposed on Mykonos over the weekend may be ordered for other Greek islands including Paros, Ios, Santorini and Crete, which would be a massive blow for tourism. Experts are […]

GNTO and ECTAA ‘Showcase’ Greece to European Markets

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Kassandra, Halkidiki. Photo Source: Visit Greece Greece’s tourism offerings and infrastructure were recently presented to European travel professionals through three online presentations organized by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA), with the support of the Federation of Hellenic

Athens Municipality and GNTO Team Up to Promote Greek Capital as Leading Destination

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Athens, Greece. Photo source: Travel Trade Athens The Municipality of Athens and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) announced on Friday that they would be joining forces towards the promotion of the Greek capital as a leading international tourism destination. In this direction, the GNTO and the Athens Development & Destinations Management Agency (EATA)

Covid-19: IATA Calls on States to Follow WHO Guidance on Cross-border Travel

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently called on states to follow new guidance on travel from the World Health Organization (WHO). The guidance recommends a “risk-based approach” to implementing measures related to the coronavirus (Covid-19) and international travel. Specifically, WHO recommended that governments: Do not require proof of Covid-19

Travel Restart Needs Global Recognition of All Approved Covid-19 Vaccines, Says WTTC

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The restart of international travel could be seriously delayed without worldwide reciprocal recognition of all approved Covid-19 vaccines, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) warned on Thursday. The global tourism body, which represents the global private Travel & Tourism sector, has issued its warning following concerns tourists face being turned away at the

EU’s ‘Fit for 55’ Climate Plan Triggers Reactions

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Greek shipowners have joined the German environment ministry, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and others in reacting against the EU’s newly announced “Fit for 55” plan to move ahead with urgent reforms in the bloc’s climate and energy laws. The European Commission presented this week its “Fit for 55” package – a set of […]

Greece to Allow Vaccinated-only In-person Exhibitions in Autumn

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Development & Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis. Photo source: @MinDevGR Development & Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis said on Thursday that in-person events and exhibitions would be allowed as of September 1 only for Covid-19 vaccinated participants. The minister announced the news during the DEFEA – Defence Exhibition Athens held at the Metropolitan

Infrastructure, Connectivity Key to Keeping Cruise Companies in Greece

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Greece is taking steps to accelerate port infrastructure upgrades and ensure stronger air connectivity in order to handle more cruise ships and passengers in the future, said Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki. Speaking during a US journalists event organized by Celestyal Cruises, Zacharaki said actions were being taken to tap into cruise travel and the […]

Hotels: ‘Last-second’ Bookings to Make or Break Greek Tourist Season

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Greek hoteliers are betting on late July and August tourist flows to stimulate the market hoping that vaccinations proceed and the Covid-19 pandemic subsides, said Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers (POX) President Grigoris Tasios on Tuesday. In an interview to thebest.gr, Tasios said a good case scenario would see steady traffic primarily from traditional source