Repositioning Greece After Covid-19 a Priority for Tourism Ministry

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The Greek Tourism Ministry is currently working with marketing experts Repositioning Greece to formulate a comeback strategy in the aftermath of Covid-19, said Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Speaking to TV channel Action 24, Theoharis said the far-reaching plan includes, among other means, videos and slogans that aim to re-introduce Greece to future travelers. The

More Israeli Travelers Allowed to Enter Greece Per Week

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The maximum number of Israeli travelers allowed to enter Greece per week has increased, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) said on Monday. According to an updated aviation directive (NOTAM), 10,000 permanent residents of Israel are now allowed to enter all airports in Greece per week (up from 5,000). It is reminded that all travelers […]

Greek FinMin: Relief Measures for High-risk Covid-19-hit Areas

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Athens, Greece The Greek Finance Ministry announced a series of relief measures aimed at assisting areas that have been hit hardest by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. According to Finance Minister Christos Staikouras, the following support measures will apply for Level 4 (very high risk) cities or regions: – 50 percent of the refundable advance payment […]

Greek Environment Ministry Re-examines Urban Planning Law

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Environment and Energy Minister Kostis Hatzidakis recently said that urban planning and construction zone procedures for the development and design of land use in Greece were being formulated with priority given to tourist destinations. In an interview to Greek daily Kathimerini, Hatzidakis announced that a current 4,000m2 limit on construction for plots outside city

Museum of Modern Greek Culture Among Winners of #EUinmyRegion Postcard Contest

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Photo Source: euinmyregion.eu/ The Museum of Modern Greek Culture, located in the historic district of Monastiraki in Athens, is among the winners of the Postcards competition of the #EUinmyRegion 2020 campaign. #EUinmyRegion is a co-created communication campaign that aims to increase the visibility of EU-funded projects across Europe. Through the use of communication

Arrivals at Greek Hotels, Campsites up 1.3% in 2019

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DisobeyArt / Shutterstock.com More travelers to Greece opted for hotel and campsite stays in 2019, which recorded a 1.3 percent increase in the number of arrivals compared to a year earlier, according to final data released on Friday by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). ELSTAT’s survey on “Arrivals and Nights Spent in Hotels, Similar Establishments […]

Aviation Directive Issued for Kozani Airport Due to Covid-19

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The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Friday issued an aviation directive (NOTAM) concerning passenger flight restrictions to and from Kozani National Airport “Filippos” in Northern Greece. The NOTAM was announced as part of Greece’s preventive measures taken to limit the further spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), following the 14-day lockdown imposed on

ABTA: UK Outbound Travel Significant for Greek Tourism

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Greece is among the 10 countries with the highest aggregate Gross Value Added (GVA) generated from UK outbound tourism, a recent report by the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) said. Titled, “Tourism for Good – A Roadmap for Rebuilding Travel and Tourism”, the report ranks Greece fifth on the list with 2.7 billion dollars […]

Time for Central Greece to Claim its Share of Tourists, Says Ministry

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Setting as a priority to promote the lesser-known destinations of Central Greece, the Tourism Ministry said it would be making financial tools available for investment and business plans in the area. Participating in a working group this week in the town of Galaxidi, Central Greece, with local tourism stakeholders and officials, Deputy Tourism Minister Manos […]

EU Presents Covid-19 Vaccination Strategy

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As Europe braces for what appears to be a second wave of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic with harsher measures, the European Commission presented a far-reaching strategy that will ensure a vaccine – once it is released – will be immediately deployed. The strategy presented on Thursday, focuses on four key areas, namely safety, fairness, prioritization, […]