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Accessible Tourism Identified as ‘Game Changer’ for Destinations

Ensuring accessibility for tourists with specific access requirements can be a "game changer" for destinations around the world, the UNWTO says.

Posted On 08 Dec 2020

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Greek Tourism Ministry Presents New Bill to Establish DMMOs

The Greek Tourism Ministry has presented a new bill that among other things, aims to establish Destination Marketing & Management Organizations (DMMOs).

Posted On 07 Dec 2020

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Greece Extends Covid-19 Relief Measures for December

The Greek government has extended relief measures for businesses and employees impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic until the end of December.

Posted On 07 Dec 2020

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Covid-19: Greece Opens Holiday Shops with Distancing Measures

Retail stores selling holiday goods will open in Greece on Monday December 7 despite the extension of the country's lockdown measures.

Posted On 04 Dec 2020

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Diversifying Greek Tourism Product Key to Growth

Developing special interest tourist products will bring added value to Greece, according to Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development Vicky Loizou.

Posted On 04 Dec 2020

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GNTO to Boost Greek Tourism Development Through Research and Studies

The GNTO has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the University of Thessaly to support tourism development through scientific research and studies.

Posted On 04 Dec 2020

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Greek Government Spokesperson Stelios Petsas.

Greece Pushes Second Covid-19 Lockdown to December 14

The government will extend Greece's second Covid-19 lockdown by one week, to December 14, but allow the opening of retail stores selling holiday goods.

Posted On 03 Dec 2020

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Greece Aiming for Luxury Tourism with Six Key Actions

The Greek Tourism Ministry is focusing on six actions to develop Greece's luxury tourism offer and attract higher income visitors to the country.

Posted On 03 Dec 2020

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Covid-19: WHO Chief Urges Greeks to ‘Trust’ and Get Vaccinated

World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director Hans Kluge spoke of the importance of vaccination for curbing Covid-19, and urged Greeks to vaccinate.

Posted On 03 Dec 2020

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Persistent Covid-19 Curve Forces Greece to Extend Lockdown

Greek authorities may be forced to extend the country’s second lockdown beyond initially announced dates, according to Government Spokesperson Stelios Petsas.

Posted On 02 Dec 2020

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Athens, Syntagma square. Photo: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas

Eurogroup Releases €767m in Funding for Greece

Eurogroup has approved the release of 767 million euros of debt relief for Greece, as part of the country's post-bailout program.

Posted On 01 Dec 2020

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EU Looks to Build Strategy for Stronger Schengen Area

The EU is looking to foster cooperation and political dialogue in order to build a stronger and more resilient Schengen area.

Posted On 01 Dec 2020

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IATA Calls on Governments to Support Sustainable Aviation Fuel

IATA is calling on governments worldwide to support the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel as a critical step to cut net emissions.

Posted On 01 Dec 2020

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Greek Growth Strategy: Proactive Actions Needed to Bolster Tourism Sector

A number of proactive actions to support Greek tourism are included in a roadmap for Greece's recovery, proposed by a committee chaired by Nobel Prize-winning economist Christopher Pissarides.

Posted On 30 Nov 2020

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Reports: US Considers Lifting Restrictions for Travel to Europe

Americans may soon be able to travel to countries in Europe as the United States examines lifting bans introduced in March to contain the spread of Covid-19.

Posted On 30 Nov 2020

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Pissarides Recovery Plan for Greece Proposes Uniform Taxation

A single taxation policy for all incomes is at the center of a plan for Greece's economic recovery, proposed by a committee headed by Nobel Prize-winning economist Christopher Pissarides.

Posted On 30 Nov 2020

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Greece’s Tourism, Culture and Agrifood to Benefit from EU Emergency Funding

Tourism is among Greece's areas to receive support from EU emergency funds released to help member states recover from the Covid-19 health crisis.

Posted On 27 Nov 2020

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Aviation Bodies: Flexible Slot Use a Must for Air Transport Recovery

Global aviation organizations are calling on regulators worldwide to adopt more flexible slot rules and preserve air transport connectivity.

Posted On 27 Nov 2020

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Study: Greece Gives Good Example on How to Protect Jobs During Covid-19

Greece’s job retention approach during the Covid-19 pandemic successfully mitigated the possibility of large-scale unemployment, according to a recent study.

Posted On 27 Nov 2020

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