SETE Forecast: Greece’s Revenues from Foreign Tourists to Reach Only €3bn

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Greece’s travel receipts from abroad are expected to reach only 3 billion euros in 2020 due to the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19), Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos said on Tuesday. Speaking during the 4th conference of the Circle of Ideas think tank, Retsos said that the confederation’s initial forecast for 4-5 billion euros […]

IATA Wants Covid-19 Testing Before Boarding

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Photo Source: IATA In efforts to reignite air travel and address the issue of varying quarantine measures, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is requesting that all passengers be tested for Covid-19 before travel. Citing the economic cost of the breakdown in global air connectivity, IATA said investing in a border-opening testing solution should be a

Covid-19: Greece Joins rescEU Medical Equipment Reserve

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Photo Source: @European Commission Greece has joined the rescEU medical equipment reserve program, building up stocks of critical medical supplies to confront the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Following the European Commission’s approval, Greece – along with Denmark, Hungary and Sweden – has joined Germany and Romania in the rescEU scheme. With financial support

Greece Suspends Outdoor Theatrical Performances Due to Covid-19

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Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias on Tuesday said that all outdoor theatrical performances in Greece will be suspended as of Thursday, September 24. The measure has been added to a number of restrictions announced recently to contain the rising number of coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in the country. “Theatrical performances and concerts, as far […]

Cruise Companies Submit Plan for Healthy Sailing in Covid-19 Era

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In efforts to ensure safe journeys at sea in the Covid-19 era, cruise companies have tabled a comprehensive plan that includes heightened health protocols aimed at safeguarding crew, passengers, and communities and limiting the risk of possible coronavirus spread on board. Under the guidance of a team of medical and science experts dubbed the “Healthy […]

Greece to Launch Online Map with Latest Covid-19 Restrictions Per Area

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The covid19.gov.gr website. Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias on Tuesday announced that the government is preparing to introduce a platform to provide citizens with the latest coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions by municipality and by regional unit. “A key weapon in the fight against the virus is valid information, therefore, a special platform is

Covid-19 Hits Greek Accommodation & Food Services in Q2

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Greece’s accommodation and food services activities in July suffered the biggest blow to turnover down by 71.4 percent as a result of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to the latest data released on Tuesday by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). More specifically, turnover for F&B services in July 2020 came to 117,622,266 euros, down by […]

Study: CEOs Redefining Priorities After Covid-19 Shock

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The lingering uncertainty which has resulted from the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has forced company executives in Greece and abroad to redefine future priorities, according to a new study released by services network KPMG. More specifically, according to the 2020 CEO Outlook Covid-19 Special Edition, which focuses on the changing attitudes of CEOs during

Ministry’s Tourist Guide Schools Attract 2,880 Applications

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Athens, Greece. Photo © Y. Skoulas. Source: Visit Greece Greece’s five tourist guide schools this year have accepted a total of 2,880 applications, which shows the increasing demand for tourism education in the country, the Greek Tourism Ministry said in an announcement on Tuesday. The schools are located in Athens and Thessaloniki, as well as […]

Greece’s Peak July Month Sees 85.4% Drop in Tourist Arrivals

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One of the three main months for tourism in Greece, July saw the number of inbound arrivals plunge by 85.4 percent to 828 thousand impacted by the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, according to provisional data released by the Bank of Greece on Tuesday. More specifically, the number of travelers through Greek airports in July dropped by […]