EU Funding Key to Upgrading Greek Island Tourism Model, Says Deputy Minister

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Channeling recovery funds and EU support into modifying the tourism model to meet the demands of the changing times with emphasis on sustainability and new products is key to the development of the Greek islands, said Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas during the general assembly of the Chambers Group for the Development of the Greek […]

Leros, Lesvos, Kos, Samos and Chios Get New Extension for Lower VAT

By admin 14 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Lesvos. Photo source: GNTO / D. Rozaki The Greek Finance Ministry on Monday signed a decision that extends the special value-added tax (VAT) status of the five Aegean islands that have received the main burden of migrant and refugee flows in Greece. According to the decision signed by the alternate finance minister, Theodoros Skylakakis, and […]

Greece Announces Limited Easing of Covid-19 Lockdown Restrictions for Holiday Season

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Greek authorities on Friday announced a limited easing of the country’s Covid-19 lockdown restrictions for the Christmas and new year holidays. Government Spokesperson Stelios Petsas announced the following on Friday: Retailers, from Sunday, December 13, until Thursday, January 7, 2021, will be allowed to operate only under the so-called “click-away” method to accept

Greece Extends Period for Museum Loans

By admin 11 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Benaki Museum, Athens. Photo source: Ministry of Culture Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni recently tabled a bill amendment in parliament that will give museums the right to loan moveable art works for a total period of up to 50 years to international entities. According to a ministry announcement, the idea behind the amendment is to […]

Greece and Germany Agree to Strengthen Cooperation in Tourism

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Greece and Germany have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the area of tourism with the exchange of knowhow towards the upgrade of special interest options, said Greek Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development, Vicky Loizou, presenting the conclusions of the 4th round of inter-ministerial consultations on the Greek-German bilateral action plan held recently.

Greece Cuts Covid-19 Quarantine Time for Incoming Travelers to 3 Days

By admin 11 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The mandatory quarantine time for incoming travelers to Greece during the holiday season has been reduced to 3 days, Government Spokesperson Stelios Petsas said on Friday. According to the new announcement, all travelers arriving to Greece from abroad between Friday, December 18 and Thursday, January 7, 2021, will be required to self-isolate for 3 days […]

Zakynthos’ Hoteliers Applaud Announcement of Management Agency for Shipwreck Site

By admin 11 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Navagio beach, photo Source: Municipality of Zakynthos Hoteliers on the island of Zakynthos have applauded a new bill recently tabled in parliament by the Tourism Ministry that foresees the establishment of a management agency for the island’s Shipwreck beach, also known as “Navagio”. A long-standing request of the island’s hoteliers associations, the Zakynthos Shipwreck

Aviation Industry Welcomes EU’s Smart Mobility Plan

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Europe’s top aviation bodies welcomed the European Commission’s Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy presented this week which aims to serve as the basis for how the Union’s transport system can achieve its green and digital transformation in line with European Green Deal goals, become more resilient to future crises as well as safe, accessible and affordable

YouGov: 3 in 10 Brits do not Plan to Travel Next Year

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The British are the most likely nationality in the world – alongside Singaporeans – to say Covid-19 travel restrictions are preventing them from traveling right now, according to new research by YouGov, an international research data and analytics group. The data shows that a significant number (29 percent) do not plan to travel at all in the next year. The data collected

Covid-19 Impact on Air Transport to be Worse in Europe

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New estimates for the impacts of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic on air transport and economies in Europe in 2020 are indicating a further deterioration in revenues, job prospects and economic activity across the entire continent, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). “Our projections for this year and next are little short of a