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Greek Tourism Draft Law Prioritizes Restoring Zakynthos’ Shipwreck Site

A newly tabled draft law covering Greece’s tourism strategy is focused among others on restoring and upgrading the Navagio shipwreck site on Zakynthos.

Posted On 15 Dec 2021

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Greek PM Presents Plan for Regeneration of Fire-hit Northern Evia

Road network improvements, forest regeneration and the development of tourism facilities are among priorities set out in the regeneration plan for Northern Evia.

Posted On 15 Dec 2021

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Greece Tables Tourism Bill Focusing on DMOs and Wellness

A new bill tabled in Greek parliament sets out the terms for the operation of destination management and promotion organizations (DMOs) in Greece.

Posted On 14 Dec 2021

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Accessibility, Certification Top Greek Tourism Ministry Law Proposal

Tapping into the vast wealth of natural thermal springs and making destinations accessible are among the main points of a new bill tabled in parliament by the Greek Tourism Ministry.

Posted On 14 Dec 2021

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Greek Thematic Tourism Forms Introduced to Belgian and Dutch Markets

The GNTO introduced Greece’s thematic forms of tourism to the Belgian and Dutch markets through local TV and online productions.

Posted On 14 Dec 2021

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Thessaloniki Looking to Host the Air Race World Championship in 2022

Thessaloniki Mayor Kostantinos Zervas announced the municipality’s aim to host the Air Race World Championship in the northern Greek city in 2022.

Posted On 14 Dec 2021

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Greece’s Winter Hotels Still Struggling to Increase Occupancy Levels

Hotel occupancy levels at Greek winter destinations are at only 60%, according to the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation.

Posted On 13 Dec 2021

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Greece Updates Covid-19 Recovery Certificate Rules

Unvaccinated individuals in Greece who have recovered from Covid-19 must have a recovery certificate issued in the last 90 days in order to enter indoor spaces.

Posted On 13 Dec 2021

, By Maria Paravantes

INSETE Study Examines Trends and Actions to Take Greek Tourism into the Future

INSETE has released a study that examines global trends affecting tourism development and how these can be used to improve the Greek tourism product.

Posted On 10 Dec 2021

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IATA Calls on Governments to Follow WHO Advice, Revoke Travel Bans

IATA is calling on governments to follow the World Health Organization's advice and rescind travel bans introduced in response to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.

Posted On 10 Dec 2021

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Effective Recovery Fund Distribution Key to Greek SME Expansion

The effective distribution of recovery funds that will support Greece’s SMEs was recently discussed by the tourism ministry and the Athens Chamber of Commerce.

Posted On 10 Dec 2021

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Greek Startups Tap into More Than €500m in 2021

More than 70 startups benefited from over 500 million euros in funding this year validating Greece’s growing ecosystem, a report released by the Found.ation and EIT Digital said.

Posted On 10 Dec 2021

, By Maria Paravantes

Covid Recovery Certificates in Greece to Expire in 3 Months

Greece has shortened the validity period of the Covid-19 recovery certificate from the initial six months to three months.

Posted On 09 Dec 2021

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Greek Seamen Announce 48-hour Strike, No Ferries December 10-11

Ferries in Greece will remain docked for 48 hours from Friday, December 10, due to strike action announced by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO).

Posted On 09 Dec 2021

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Sweden’s ‘First Class Magazine’ Highlights Greece as Ski Destination

Sweden’s ‘First Class Magazine’ highlights Greece as an ideal destination for winter sports.

Posted On 09 Dec 2021

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Greek Tourism Minister Welcomes ECOFIN Update on VAT Rules

EU finance ministers have decided to update value-added tax rules, which would pave the way for the reduction of VAT rates on all Greek islands.

Posted On 08 Dec 2021

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UNWTO Calls Against Blanket Travel Restrictions

Following the emerge of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, the UNWTO is reminding countries that the imposition of blanket restrictions on travel is discriminatory.

Posted On 08 Dec 2021

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