tourism
24 billion for restart of economy and tourism
ATHENS. PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the ΄SYN-ERGASIA΄ Programme (cooperation / work together) - a bridge supported by three pillars which will take Greece from recession to recovery - PM announced extension of insurance contribution coverage and unemployment benefit, reduction in tax prepayment, reduction in VAT for public transport, coffee products and non-alcoholic drinks.
PM to announce plans for restart of tourism, economy and employment on Wednesday
ATHENS. Opening of borders to mark the start of the tourist season, VAT reductions for catering and transport sectors and subsidies for employees are some of the measures Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to announce tomorrow.
European travel and tourism video conference
ATHENS. Foreign Ministers from 11 countries, including Greece, will be taking part in a video conference to coordinate travel and tourism. The meeting, which takes place today Monday 18 May, is the initiative of German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas and Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias discussed it on RND and journalist Marina Korbaki.
"We΄re fighting for our life and our bread and butter" - Tourism sector employees demonstrate
CORFU. Employees in the tourism sector in Corfu, anxious about the future of their jobs, demonstrated today, Friday 15th, outside the Old Regional Building.
Committment from Minister of Tourism to provide support to Regions for tourism
CORFU. At the 5th meeting of the Regional Tourism Committee the Minister of Tourism Haris Theoharis spoke of the immediate release of resources to boost the tourist industry.
BBC interview with Greek Minister of Tourism: We will safeguard the health of our citizens and visitors with diagnostic tests
Greek Minister of Tourism Haris Theoharis was interviewed on BBC World News on Wednesday 13 May.
Coronavirus diagnostic lab at Corfu Hospital
CORFU. It seems that pressure from tourist professionals and organisations and the acquisition of a PCR testing lab for coronavirus overcame resistance from the hospital administration.
TUI expects to restart cruise ships with less occupancy
HANOVER. No self-service. COVID tests will be carried out during the cruise with additional medical staff. The company will work closely with ports to develop joint procedures to handle any possible COVID-19 cases.
Greece aiming for 1 million tourists from Israel this summer
ATHENS. Initial bilateral agreement of cooperation on Israeli visitors between Greek and Israeli governments - Greece aiming for 1 million visitors from Israel (45% increase on last year).
Cruises - the latest news
NEW YORK. How the cruise ship companies hope to recommence operations in summer 2020 according to Cruise Industry News.
Minister of Tourism: Every hotel must have a contracted doctor
ATHENS. Minister of Tourism Haris Theoharis presented the main points of the plan to safely manage the pandemic ahead of the tourist season during an online event with ONNED (Young Nea Dimokratia).
Haris Theoharis: "We protected the health of our citizens and we΄ll do the same for our visitors"
ATHENS. Greek Minister of Tourism Haris Theoharis gave an interview to Bloomberg.
Tourism workers protest outside OAED
CORFU. Hotel and catering employees protested outside OAED (Employment Office) this morning wearing masks and adhering to social distancing.
Crisis Management Committee discusses the ΄next day΄ for Corfu tourism
CORFU. Topics discussed were the establishment of a Health Region, common health procedures, extension of period of exemption from local taxes for businesses and the main topic - the ΄next day΄ for Corfu tourism.
We΄ll be open for business some time in July! says Greek Minister of Tourism
ATHENS. The Greek Minister for Tourism Haris Theoharis was interviewed on the BBC afternoon news about how Greece has been dealing with coronavirus and its impact on tourism.
When will cruises begin?
PIRAEUS. The cruise season may begin after mid-June according to cautious announcements from some cruise companies.
1572 - Helpline for tourist issues
ATHENS. From today there is a new Helpline 1572 for consumers, tourists, tourist professionals and employees wanting information regarding issues arising from the coronavirus pandemic.
Meropi Ydraiou tells Tourism Ministry: Some people are sacrificing public health for short-term profit
CORFU. The Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Mayor has criticised the anti-social practice of continued short-term lets during the crisis that the country is going through due to coronavirus.
