Greece: Strike to Disrupt Public Transport, Ferry Travel on June 10

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Photo source: Urban Rail Transport (STASY) Public transportation in Greece will be disrupted on Thursday, June 10, due to a 24-hour strike called by the country’s main private and public sector umbrella unions, GSEE and ADEDY. According to announcements, on Thursday, June 10: – Athens’ metro lines 2 and 3, the electric railway (line 1), […]

‘Destination Summer’ Campaign Supports Safe Reopening of European Borders

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Four leading travel industry associations, – Airlines For Europe (A4E), the Airports Council International Europe (ACI Europe), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the European Travel Retail Confederation (ETRC) – have jointly launched “Destination Summer”, a new campaign urging European Union and nationalpolicy makers to coordinate and lift travel

Italian Tourism Minister Says Greece the Example to Follow

By admin 8 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

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Italian Tourism Minister Massimo Garavaglia. Photo source: UNWTO Italian Tourism Minister Massimo Garavaglia said this week that Italy should follow the example set by Greece as part of its strategy to bring back foreign travelers, according to a report by the Athens News Agency (ANA). Earlier this month, Garavaglia said the country needed to “recoup […]

Greek PM: Mandatory Vaccination, ‘Benefits’ to Enter Agenda Soon

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Hellenic Republic President Katerina Sakellaropoulou. Source: @PrimeMinisterGR Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis confirmed on Tuesday that the issue of mandatory vaccination against Covid-19 for certain groups as well as possible benefits for the fully vaccinated will soon be tabled for discussion. Mitsotakis announced

Greece Modernizes Tourism Education, Internship Programs

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Plans are underway to enhance tourism training and education, internship programs, and to establish an English-language educational facility in Greece, said Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zaharaki this week. In an interview to the Athens News Agency (ANA-MPA), Zaharaki announced that the ministry was moving ahead with changes to the way internships were offered to students

‘Reunite’ Campaign: WTTC Calls on Governments to Restart International Travel

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Photo source: WTTC WTTC is encouraging travellers from around the world to get involved and share their stories using hashtags #reunite. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) on Monday launched a new campaign and is calling on governments around the world to restart international travel and enable the world to ‘Reunite’ once again. After […]

Greece Calls on The Netherlands to Ease Travel Restrictions

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis (left, center) met with Sophie van den Ende, Director General for EU Affairs at the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Photo source: Embassy of Greece to the Netherlands (@PressGreekEmbas) Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis visited the Netherlands this week to hold talks with government officials and sector professionals

GNTO: Covid-19 An Opportunity to Move Towards Sustainable Tourism

By admin 7 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

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The Covid-19 pandemic could serve as a springboard to accelerate Greece’s transition to more sustainable tourism practices, Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou said on the sidelines of the 66th Meeting of the World Tourism Organization Commission for Europe (CEU), which took place in Athens last week. Participating in the “Sustainable

Greece Praised for Cruise Tourism Restart Initiative

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Global cruise industry stakeholders praised Greece for its actions and initiatives to help restart cruise travel after Covid-19 within the framework of the 66th Meeting of the World Tourism Organization Commission for Europe (CEU), which took place in Athens last week. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) said the Greek tourism ministry had taken decisive action

KEPE Study: Tourism Can Drive Greek Economic Growth in 2021

By admin 7 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

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The tourism sector can help the Greek economy recover post-Covid-19, said the country’s largest economics research institute on Friday. The Center of Planning and Economic Research (KEPE) released a study titled “Can Tourism Save Growth for 2021?”, according to which the industry can for this year reinforce the Greek economy until other activities resume. KEPE […]