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Greece’s Hotel Chamber President Re-elected to HOTREC Executive Committee

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President Alexandros Vassilikos has been re-elected as an Executive Committee (ExCom) Member of HOTREC, the European umbrella association of hotels, restaurants and cafés.

TUI: Bookings to Greece for 2021 are ‘Outstandingly Good’

Travel giant TUI sees bookings to Greece for 2021 looking 'outstandingly good', following the country's successful tourism restart in the post-Covid-19 era.

Workshop Educates Greek Companies on Gaining Access to German-speaking Markets

We Productions and Alpha Marketing are planning to launch actions to help Greek businesses gain access to German-speaking markets.

SuitePad’s Products are Changing the Game for Hoteliers – Interview with Miltos Karatzimas

Miltos Karatzimas highlights the benefits that Suitepad's products can bring hotels and explains how digital solutions can help hoteliers in a Covid-19 world.

Covid-19: Aviation, Tourism Sectors Not Happy with EU Guidance on Travel Restrictions

Aviation and tourism bodies are disappointed with the EU's guidance to member states on better coordinating Covid-19 travel measures.

EU Countries Agree on Common Approach to Travel Restrictions Linked to Covid-19

EU ministers have agreed to coordinate better on Covid-19 travel measures with a 3-common criteria, a colour-coded map and a framework for possible restrictions.

Covid-19 Kept 40% of Greece’s Hotels Closed in 2020

Only 60 percent of all hotels in Greece managed to operate during this year's tourism season after the country's Covid-19 lockdown, according to a new report by ITEP.

Greece Unveils Online Map with Covid-19 Risk by Regional Unit

Greece has introduced a risk-assessment map for citizens to track the spread of Covid-19 by regional unit and keep up to date on the latest safety restrictions.

England Removes 5 Greek Islands from Quarantine List

Five Greek islands have been removed from the quarantine list for arrivals to England and placed on the “travel corridor” exempt list.

Anatolia Hospitality Appoints Anestis Michaloudis as Chief Operating Officer

Greek hotel company Anatolia Hospitality has appointed Anestis Michaloudis as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Greek Hoteliers Brace Themselves for a Tough Winter Due to Covid-19 Impact

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President Alexandros Vassilikos sees a tough winter ahead for hotels in Greece due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

EU Tourism Ministers Call for Coherent European Response to Preserve Free Movement

EU tourism ministers are calling for a coherent European response to help the recovery of travel and tourism from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greek Hotel Chamber and Phocuswright Announce Strategic Partnership

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels is joining forces with Phocuswright, a leading global tourism industry research company, for its virtual 4th International Hospitality Forum to take place on November 23.

Federico Santos Shares Philosophy of Puro Hospitality Management: ‘We Want to be a Strategic Partner to Hoteliers’

Federico Santos shares Puro Hospitality Management's vision which is to be a valuable and strategic partner to hoteliers.

Greece Revises Law on Vouchers for Canceled Travel Due to Covid-19

Greece has revised regulations on refund claims for bookings of airlines, ferries, yachts, hotels and travel packages that were canceled due to Covid-19.

Covid-19: PM Mitsotakis Appeals to Greeks to Follow Rules to Help Avoid Lockdown

PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has called on the Greeks to be vigilant and respect the current health and safety measures to limit the spread of Covid-19 and avoid a second lockdown.

Greece to Launch Online Map with Latest Covid-19 Restrictions Per Area

The Greek government will introduce a platform to provide citizens with the latest Covid-19 restrictions by municipality and by regional unit.

Greece Suspends Outdoor Theatrical Performances in Attica Due to Covid-19

All outdoor theatrical performances in Attica will be suspended as of Thursday, September 24, the General Secretariat for Civil Protection has announced.

GNTO President Reveals Plans for Greece’s Tourism Promotion

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has revealed plans regarding the strategy it aims to follow to promote Greece abroad in the post-Covid-19 era.

Greek Destinations with Strict Covid-19 Measures to Get Extra Tourism Promotion in 2021

Greek destinations, where strict Covid-19 measures have been imposed, will receive extra exposure in the country's tourism promotion program in 2021.