Greek officials have temporarily banned passenger flights from Germany and the Netherlands. The ban for Germany allows traffic from the central European country to Athens only. The measure is the latest in a series of Greek crackdowns to ensure the public is protected from COVID-19. Greece’s Deputy Minister of Civil Protection and Crisis Management, Nikos […]
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Greece Officials Close Most Hotels Over Coronavirus
The Greek government has ordered the closure of all the country’s year-round hotels, in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
GNTO: Stay Updated on Measures Against Coronavirus at Visit Greece
This public service announcement is from the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and Visit Greece for CVOID-19 related information.
Thousands of Tourism Jobs at Risk in Greece Over Covid-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 outbreak leveling serious repercussions on Greece’s tourism industry. Thousands of jobs are at risk as because of the pandemic.
Covid-19: Greece Tourism Sector to Receive Financial Support
Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras has announced new measures to support Greece tourism in the wake of the impacts of COVID-19.
SETE Calls for Emergency Measures Over Covid-19 Pandemic
The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has called on the Greek government to implement a series of COVID-19 related emergency measures.
Greek Tourism Minister Theoharis Addresses Coronavirus Effects
The Greek ministries of economy, development, and tourism are looking at measures to support business owners affected by Covid-19 outbreak.
British Tourist Spending in Greece Way Up in 2019
According to data from Bank of Greece, British tourist spending was up 31.9 percent last year. Offseason travelers account for biggest rise.
Greece Gets UNWTO Support for Sustainable Tourism Effort
The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) met with the Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism of Greece last week in order to offer the United Nations’ specialized agency’s support for sustainable tourism. Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili was in Athens for discussions with political leaders, as well as high-level representatives from the private sector. The discussions focused on the […]
Brits Choose Greece as Preferred Destination for 2020 Despite Brexit
Greece is a steady preference for Brits even despite Brexit, coming in third after Cyprus and Malta with over 20%.
Data Says Finland Tourists to Greece Will Increase 10% for 2020
According to reports from ΜΑΤΚΑ 2020, Finnish tourists flows to Greece are expected to increase by 10% or more this season.
Greece a 2020 Favorite With Netherlands Travelers
Greece recently won “Best Global Destination” at the Reisgraag Travel Awards, based on reviews by Dutch travelers booking 2020 trips.
Greece Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis Steers Toward Sustainability
Just maybe, 2020 will be the year Greece sets sail for a sustainable economy and future. It all depends on Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.
Greek Tourism Minister Theoharis Pushing Direct Athens-Boston Air Link
Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis was in Boston this week discussing the possible creation of more solid airline linkages.
Greek Tourism Minister Theoharis Sees Growth on 2020 Horizon
Greece’s Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said this week he expects to see positive signs for 2020 given 2019 revenue and Greece’s appeal to new source markets.