Study: Greece Still Attractive Tourist Destination Despite Covid-19

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Photo: GTP Potential travelers appear to be eager to visit Greece in the next three months despite the Covid-19 crisis, according to a study on attitudes and intentions regarding international leisure trips jointly carried out by Athens-based tourism marketing company Mindhaus and Pollfish research. “In travelers’ minds, Greece has those key elements that make it […]

Greece in Discussions with Egypt to Resume Tourist Flows

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Greece and Egypt on Tuesday discussed laying the ground for gradual resumption of flights between the two countries in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis, during a telephone conversation, agreed with his Egyptian counterpart Dr Khaled Ahmed El-Enany to specialize the measures according to which flights between Greece and

Thessaloniki Airport, Northern Greece Land Borders Open for Tourists from June 15

By admin 26 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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International flights to Greece will be able to land at Thessaloniki Airport, in Northern Greece, as of June 15 instead if July 1 as originally planned, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday. The Greek PM made the statement in Thessaloniki during an official visit, his first following the gradual lifting of Covid-19 health […]

Covid-19: List of Nationalities Allowed Entry in Greece for Summer 2020 Coming Soon

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A list of countries from which visitors will be able to arrive and holiday in Greece as of June 15 is expected to be announced by the end of May, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis recently said. As initially announced when the government’s “Restart Tourism” plan was presented, Greece will release a list of a […]

Study: Greeks Not Keen on Eating Out after Covid-19

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The coronavirus (Covid-19) scare is making Greeks reluctant to travel and to eat out, according to the latest study released this week by the Research Institute of Retail Consumer Goods (IELKA). More specifically, less than half of all Greeks (40 percent) are planning on taking a holiday this year, while 50 percent said they will […]

HAPCO Calls for Support to Restart MICE Industry

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Photo Source: @HAPCO The Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO) recently called on Greek and international authorities and organizations to support and promote the MICE industry in its efforts to recover from the Covid-19 crisis and make a strong comeback once the pandemic subsides. The association estimates that since the start of the crisis,

Spain Reopening to Tourism on July 1 with Enhanced Health Rules

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Barcelona, Spain Like Greece, Spain is also calling for a unified, pan-European framework for the re-opening borders and resuming travel to the Schengen Area. Spain said it would be reopening to international travelers on July 1 with enhanced Covid-19-related health rules in place to secure visitors’ health and safety, the country’s foreign minister, Arancha Gonzalez […]

Yachting in Greece Restarts post-Covid-19

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Private yachts and boats, catering up to 12 passengers, as of May 25 are allowed to set sail in Greece, according to a government decision announced as the coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions ease. Τhe government decision allows private yachts and boats to sail to and from the islands, with no restrictions on staying overnight or arriving […]

Covid-19 Combating Models of Greece and Taiwan Highlighted as Success Stories

By admin 25 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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The effectiveness of Greece and Taiwan in managing the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak and keeping the infection and death rates low was the focus of a web conference last week, organized by the Taipei diplomatic mission in Greece and aimed at offering useful insight for Asia and Europe. Academics, doctors and epidemiologists from Greece and Taiwan […]

New Law Paves Way for Diving Tourism in Greece

By admin 25 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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A draft bill setting the terms and conditions for the development of special interest tourism, including diving as well as regulations covering the operation of shoreline use, organized beaches, marine parks, marinas, disability access, thermal springs and spas, pool operation, and life guard services, was approved by Greek parliament recently. Speaking in parliament after