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WTTC Calls for Global Coordinated Approach to Rebuild Travel Confidence

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Wttc Calls For Global Coordinated Approach To Rebuild Travel Confidence
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The international travel and tourism industry needs a global coordinated approach that will enhance the travel experience, embrace new technologies and enact global health protocols in order to rebuild the confidence of travelers in a post-Covid-19 world, a recent report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) indicates. Compiled in collaboration with Oliver

Covid-19 Drives Thessaloniki Hotel Stays Down by 1m in 8 Months

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Covid 19 Drives Thessaloniki Hotel Stays Down By 1m In 8 Months
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Photo Source: @Thessaloniki Hoteliers Association The outbreak of Covid-19 has cost Thessaloniki hotels more than 1.05 million overnight stays in the first eight months of 2020, a decline of nearly 80 percent, according to data released this week by the Thessaloniki Hotels Association. More specifically, the northern port city saw the number of overnight stays […]

Environment Ministry Invites Ideas for a ‘Greece Without Single-use Plastics’

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Environment Ministry Invites Ideas For A ‘greece Without Single Use Plastics’
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Plastic items collected during a cleanup operation on a beach of Amorgos. Photo Source: @Single Use Plastic Free Greece The Greek Environment Ministry and the Athanasios K. Laskaridis Foundation are inviting civil society organizations, citizens and enterprises to submit proposals for a “Greece without single-use plastics”. The recently launched campaign aims to mobilize

Renovated Symi Museum Offers Insight into Local History and Culture

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Renovated Symi Museum Offers Insight Into Local History And Culture
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A museum complex dedicated to the long history and rich cultural heritage of the island of Symi has reopened its doors to the public following extensive renovation works. Consisting of traditional buildings, courtyards and gardens, the upgraded museum complex includes the Farmakidis Mansion that houses the archaeological and folklore museums, the Chatziagapitos Mansion and

Gaining Lost Ground in 2021 Key Priority for Greek Tourism After Covid-19

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Gaining Lost Ground In 2021 Key Priority For Greek Tourism After Covid 19
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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis Quality, sustainable tourism practices, training and next generation upgrade works are the priorities for Greece in 2021 following the Covid-19 disruption to tourism – one of its main revenue generators, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis speaking to ANA-MPA on occasion of World Tourism Day on Sunday. Theoharis said Greece

Additional Covid-19 Measures Announced for Greek Destinations

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Additional Covid 19 Measures Announced For Greek Destinations
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Athens, Greece Starting on Saturday, September 26, additional precautionary measures will apply to a number of Greek regions, including Attica and Trikala, with the aim to curb the spread of Covid-19. Deputy Minister for Civil Protection Nikos Hardalias, on Friday announced that street kiosks, mini markets and liquor stores will remain closed between midnight and […]

National Bank of Greece Sees Upturn in July-Aug Economic Activity

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National Bank Of Greece Sees Upturn In July Aug Economic Activity
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Economic activity in July and August recorded an upturn with a positive impact of tourism, according to tentative data released by the National Bank of Greece (NBG). More specifically, the number of international arrivals at Athens International Airport in the aftermath of the Covid-19 restrictions slowed down the contraction to -66.2 percent in August from […]

Greek Minister Pledges Support for the ‘People in Tourism’

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Greek Minister Pledges Support For The ‘people In Tourism’
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Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas Tax breaks and job support are among the measures taken by the Greek government to help tourism professionals impacted by the Covid-19 health crisis to make it through the “hard winter ahead”, said Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas. Speaking at the Kos Hoteliers Association general assembly this week, Konsolas referred to

Greece – TUI Optimistic as Demand Extends Tourism Season into Autumn

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Greece – Tui Optimistic As Demand Extends Tourism Season Into Autumn
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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and TUI executive board member Sebastian Ebel. Increased demand for Greece will contribute to the extension of the main tourism season into autumn, according to TUI executive board member Sebastian Ebel who met with Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis this week. Theoharis and Ebel discussed the results of the summer […]