Greece Submits National Recovery Plan to EU

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Photo Source: @European Commission The Greek government submitted the final draft of its ambitious national recovery plan to the European Commission, which is aimed at dealing with the repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic, hoping to have the first disbursement in before the end of the summer. Dubbed Greece 2.0, the four-pillar plan is expected to pave […]

Covid-19: Greeks Eagerly Await for Easing of Movement Restrictions

By admin 27 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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Photo © Athens Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ACCI) On the brink of Covid-19 fatigue, Greeks are eagerly waiting for authorities to ease containment measures after Greek Easter allowing non-essential movement into or out of municipalities, domestic travel and scrapping the text message for movement requirement. Government Spokesperson Aristotelia Peloni confirmed that

Commission Sees ‘Glimmer of Hope’ for EU Tourism this Summer

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Photo source: europarl.europa.eu The European Commission on Tuesday said there is a “glimmer of hope” for EU tourism this summer, considering that the Covid-19 vaccination process in member states moves faster to allow for holiday trips to become a reality. Speaking in a debate on “Saving the summer tourist season – EU support for the […]

Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO Agree to Comply with Greek Tax Laws

By admin 27 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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Greece’s national revenue body inked an agreement this week with short-term rental operators Airbnb, Booking.com and VRBO, Expedia Group’s vacation rental brand, for compliance to local tax laws. The companies agreed to comply by Greek law and register properties up for rent on AADE’s (Independent Authority for Public Revenue) short-term rental registry. The protocol of

WTTC: Greece is the Global Covid-19 Crisis Management Champion

By admin 27 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: WTTC Greece was awarded for its efforts in addressing the Covid-19 pandemic and safely re-opening to tourists by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) this week. Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis accepted the Global Champion Award for Covid-19 Crisis Management during a special ceremony on the sidelines of the WTTC’s annual global […]

Greece on UK Travelers’ List for Summer 2021 Sun

By admin 27 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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Travel analytics firm ForwardKeys has observed a surge in issued tickets to Greece from the UK following the announcement made by British Government in February. According to ForwardKeys, Greece is among the most resilient destinations within the EU along with Cyprus and Spain. “The European destinations that have announced their willingness to welcome UK tourists […]

Airlines Urge Countries to Apply WHO Covid-19 Travel Management Proposals

By admin 27 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: IATA The global airlines industry is calling on governments to implement World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations for Covid-19 risk management and “not require proof of vaccination as a condition of entry”, among others. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said “freedom to travel across borders should not be limited to those who are […]

European Capital of Smart Tourism 2022 Competition Launches

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The European Commission has announced the launch of the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2022 competition, an event that rewards European cities for outstanding, innovative and sustainable tourism practices. According to the Commission, the tourism sector plays a crucial role in generating growth and jobs in the EU, and still holds untapped potential – especially […]

Tourism Ministers Urge Public and Private Sector to Work Together to Save Travel

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The world’s leading tourism ministers on Monday joined together and urged the public and private sectors to work together in partnership to save travel and tourism. The plea came at the Global Leaders Dialogue session held during the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) annual Global Summit 2021, which is being held in Cancun Mexico […]

Greece Extends Covid-19 Air Travel Restrictions, Requirements

By admin 26 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Sunday extended travel restrictions for domestic and international flights in Greece, as part of efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country. Domestic travel: Only essential trips allowed All non-essential travel between Greek prefectures will remain prohibited until Monday, May 10, at