Only Ferry Flights Allowed at Kastoria Airport

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0share The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Friday announced that only departures for return flights with crew (ferry flights) are permitted at Kastoria National Airport “Aristotelis”, as part of Greece’s preventive measures taken to limit the further spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). HCAA issued the aviation directive as the Kastoria regional unit moved up

New Tourist Guide School Opens in Rethymno, Crete

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Photo Source: @Municipality of Rethymno A new school for tourist guides opened this month in Rethymno, Crete, as part of the Tourism Ministry’s efforts to upgrade tourism training and education. Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas together with Deputy Infrastructure Minister Yiannis Kefalogiannis, and of Rethymno Mayor George Marinakis inaugurated the Rethymno Tourist

August Inbound Traveler Flows to Greece Sink Due to Covid-19

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The number of inbound visitors to Greece in August 2020 was down by 73.3 percent year-on-year to 1,807 thousand as a result of restrictive measures aimed at curbing the coronavirus pandemic, according to data released by the Bank of Greece. More specifically, inbound traffic through Greek airports dropped by 58.9 percent and by 96.3 percent […]

GNTO Presents the Way Greece Opened for Tourism Amidst Covid-19

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GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis presented the measures adopted by Greek authorities for the safe opening of Greek tourism in summer 2020, during an online meeting of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Held on October 21, the meeting took place with the participation of […]

Greece Announces Masks Everywhere, Late Night Curfew as Covid-19 Cases Surge

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday announced two new rules amid rising coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in Greece. Addressing the Greek public in national broadcast, PM Mitsotakis directed all to wear masks everywhere and announced a late night curfew for areas that are designated as high-risk. “The coming months are forecast to be difficult and […]

Greece Looks to Extend Operation of ‘Quarantine Hotels’

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The Greek Tourism Ministry on Thursday submitted a legislative amendment in Parliament which foresees the country’s “quarantine hotels” extending their operation until the end of November. More specifically, the amendment concerns hotels in Greece that are currently being leased by the ministry and used for isolation purposes for tourists who may contract the coronavirus

Greece Aiming to Tap Into Public Assets

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Alimos Marina. Photo Source: HRADF Greece is looking to capitalize on dozens of public assets in an attempt to boost state coffers and drive the economy, said Public Properties Company (ETAD) CEO Stefanos Vlastos during the 21st Prodexpo virtual conference this week. Vlastos said ETAD would be launching concession tenders for clusters of real estate or […]

MEPs Demand Visa-free Travel to US for All EU Citizens

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Photo source: European Parliament / ©AP Images/European Union-EP MEPs have called on the European Commission to temporarily suspend the current visa waiver program applicable to United States and citizens due to the restrictions still imposed by the US on four EU countries. Bulgarian, Croatian, Cypriot and Romanian nationals are still required to hold a visa […]

Commission Approves €450m Greek Covid-19 Support Scheme for Businesses

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Photo source: European Commission Tourism enterprises impacted by the coronavirus pandemic will be able to tap into 450 million euros of support funding after the European Commission approved the Greek scheme this week. Besides tourism businesses, the relief funds will also be channelled into companies active in transport, construction and energy sectors and which were

GNTO Examines Opening Greek Tourism Bureau in Melbourne

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Melbourne, Australia In an attempt to reach out to the Australian market, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) said it was examining the creation of bureau in Melbourne. GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis tabled the idea during the Greek Australian Dialogue Series video conference on Monday. Fragakis said the GNTO was considering the idea in an […]