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US Issues Advisory Against Travel to Greece Due to Covid-19

Americans - vaccinated or not - are now advised against traveling to Greece due to a “very high” risk of Covid-19 following revised guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Skiathos Island Achieves 95% Vaccination Level

Skiathos is setting the example with nearly 95% of its population vaccinated against Covid-19, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis during his recent visit to the island.

Greeks Cut Back Holiday Overnight Stays in 2020

Covid-19 impacted Greeks’ travel plans last year, taking a toll on the duration of holidays and therefore overnight stays which dropped by 35.5%, according to ELSTAT.

Greece Closes Outdoor Archaeological Sites During the Day Due to Heatwave

All outdoor archaeological sites in Greece will remain closed between noon and 5 pm due to the heatwave that has been scorching the country.

Greece Features in GNTO-Mastercard Joint Campaign

Greece takes the spotlight in a new promotional campaign run jointly for the second year by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and Mastercard.

More Greek Hotels Join WWF’s Program to Limit Food Waste

More Greek hotels have joined WWF’s “Hotel Kitchen: Food has Value” program that aims to limit food waste generated by the hospitality industry.

Blue Flags Taken Down from 15 Greek Beaches

Following inspections of Greece’s beaches with the prestigious 2021 Blue Flag designation, 15 beaches were stripped of their award.

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels’ 5th Int’l Hospitality Forum to Take Place as Hybrid Event

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels is once again joining forces with Phocuswright for its annual international hospitality forum, which will take place as a hybrid event this year in November.

Accor’s ibis Styles Hotel in Athens Reopens Doors

The ibis Styles Athens Routes, a four-star design hotel in downtown Athens, Greece, is once again up and running.

SKY express Begins Direct Athens-London Flights

SKY express now brings London even closer to Athens with direct flights every day of the week except Saturdays.

LGS Handling Launches ‘VIP Services’ at Airports in Cyprus

LGS Handling, a provider ground handling services, has launched its new “VIP Services” programme at the airports of Larnaca and Paphos.