Covid-19: Passenger Capacity Limit to Remain for Greek Ferries

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Despite high demand for ferry travel, Greek coastal shipping vessels will continue traveling with less passengers and not add more capacity to its routes, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. According to the minister, the country’s health experts rejected requests for ferries to increase passenger capacity due to demand and instead have decided to […]

Greece Announces More Funds to Boost Domestic Tourism

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis on Wednesday announced that the government was raising the budget for the 2020-2021 “Tourism for All” social tourism program from 30 million euros to 100 million euros, this way allowing more Greek beneficiaries to participate in the vacation subsidy scheme. Renewed this year, the “Tourism for All” program will give […]

Travel & Tourism Insurance Guidelines by WTTC

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled its Insurance Guidelines to rebuild global consumer confidence to help encourage the return of travelling in the post-coronavirus world. According to the WTTC, the guidelines are designed to drive the return of safe, healthy and responsible travel, providing peace of mind and risk mitigation to consumers, […]

Greece is Laying the Foundations for Tourism’s Future, Says Minister

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Greece’s gradual opening to tourism, while completely observing all measures for the safety of tourists, workers and residents, aims to help stimulate the country’s economy following the outbreak of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said on Wednesday. Speaking in parliament, Minister

Coronavirus-related Checks to Increase on Mykonos

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The Greek Ministry of Citizen Protection will be stepping up enforcement to make sure all businesses on the island of Mykonos are complying with rules announced to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). “We want to keep the island healthy and safe for every visitor and for the local community,” Citizens’ Protection Minister Michalis […]

Travel Intent to Greece Continues to Gain Momentum, Says Sojern

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Travel intent to Greece in the post-coronavirus world has revived since July 5 and continues to gain momentum at a greater pace than the other markets, according to digital travel solutions provider Sojern. Citing data collected on July 27, Sojern said that while there has been no major growth in searches to any selected European […]

Germany Decides to Impose Covid-19 Tests to Travelers from ‘Risk Countries’

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Photo source: Düsseldorf Airport Travelers returning to Germany from 130 “risk countries” will have to undergo a coronavirus (Covid-19) test or be quarantined for 14 days. The measure was announced on Monday by German Health Minister Jens Spahn. “We must prevent returning travelers from infecting others unnoticed and thus triggering new chains of infection. I will

WTTC Calls for Covid-19 Testing at All Airports

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is calling upon governments around the world to begin a substantial programme of investment to ensure comprehensive testing facilities are implemented at airports, which will help prevent the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) and see the return of safe travels. “It is imperative that all airports, catering for international […]

IATA: Air Travel to Return to pre-Covid-19 levels in 2024

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Social distancing of passengers at airport check-in line. Photo source: IATA “Recovery delayed as international travel remains locked down.” – IATA Global passenger traffic is expected to return to 2019 levels in 2024, a year later than previously projected, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). During a press conference on Tuesday, IATA’s chief

Samos Invites Travelers to Explore its Alternative Tourism Side

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Photo Source: samosexplore.com The alternative tourism offerings of the Greek island of Samos were presented on Wednesday by the Municipality of Eastern Samos, during an event in Athens held in cooperation with the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO). “The dream of every visitor to experience unforgettable holidays comes alive on Samos, an island offering crystal