IATA: Greece Sets Example in Aviation Support

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Greece is among five countries that responded to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) call for measures that will stimulate the market and keep aviation viable in Covid-19 times, the association said this week. Greece’s package, which among others foresaw a 20-euro compensation per seat flown over two months (April-May), proved to stimulate passenger

Greek Tourism Minister Tables Safe Travel Proposals at UNWTO Crisis Meet

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Addressing the challenges related to the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines worldwide, implementing rapid testing and the importance of digital health documentation to restore the safe movement of travelers were at the center of a five-part plan presented this week at the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) 7th Global Tourism Crisis Committee by Greek Tourism Minister

Greece’s Tourist Guides Call for Extra Aid Due to Covid-19

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Photo © GTP Greece’s professional tourist guides are calling on the government to extend financial support through to March 2021 due to the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown which has brought all activity to a halt. More specifically, the Panhellenic Tourist Guide Federation (POXEN) is requesting the extension of the state subsidy scheme to March 2021, noting […]

EU Presents Green, Smart and Affordable Mobility Plan

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Aiming to achieve its goal to cut emissions by 90 percent by 2050, the European Commission presented on Wednesday a plan for green, smart and affordable mobility. According to the ‘Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy’, doubling high-speed rail traffic and developing extra cycling infrastructure over the next 10 years as well operating solely on zero-emission […]

Elafonisos Records Small Losses in Tourism Arrivals in 2020

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Elafonisos (Simos Beach) Despite the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic on travel, tourism arrivals to the island of Elafonisos dropped only by 13.7 percent during July – October 2020, compared to the same period last year, according to the Neapolis Port Authority. Elafonisos is located south of the Peloponnese. Citing data, the port authority said […]

WTM London Publishes Manifesto for Safer, Smarter and Greener Tourism Industry

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WTM London has published a Travel & Tourism Manifesto to guide policy-makers with concrete solutions to present and future challenges, aiming to create a safer, smarter and greener travel and tourism industry. The manifesto had the support of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), plus more than 200 […]

Greece Comes Closer to Arab World with Joint Tourism Actions

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis Strengthening connectivity and cooperation through joint actions was the focus of Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis’ presentation this week during the 9th Arab – Hellenic Economic Forum. Addressing the digital event organized by the Arab-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and Development, Theoharis referred to the strong ties between

Athens Traders Body Tables Proposals for Shop Re-opening

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Setting a specific date as well as defining mode of operation are among the recommendations made by the Athens Traders Association (ESA) so as to ensure the smooth re-opening of Athens shops ahead of the holiday season. In letter this week to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, ESA President Stavros Kafounis is proposing that: – all […]

ITB-IPK Study: Travelers Interested in Travel to Europe Next Year

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People appear to be ready to travel mostly in Europe in the new year placing high priority on health standards, a second study on travel in the Covid-19 era released this week by ITB Berlin and IPK International reveals. More specifically, Germans, Swiss, Dutch and Austrians are showing above-average interest in traveling abroad in the […]

Attica Boosts Bus Services to Deal with Overcrowding

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In efforts to address overcrowding on public transport and to curb the spread of Covid-19 once lockdown measures are lifted, Greek Infrastructure and Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis announced on Tuesday, an increase in vehicles and routes. Speaking on public broadcaster ERT, Karamanlis said efforts were being made to boost frequency of metro and bus services […]