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Public Consultation: EU Invites Comments on Review of Package Travel Directive

The public consultation for the review of the Package Travel Directive, launched by the European Commission, is still in process.
Posted On 29 Apr 2022
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Greece Shipping Ministry Revises Regulation for Yachting Operations

A new regulatory framework covering yachting operations in Greece has been approved in parliament, paving the way for the sector’s development, the Greek Shipping Ministry announced.
Posted On 20 Apr 2022
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Greek Secretary General of Tourism Policy and Development Olympia Anastasopoulou, Melbourne Greek Community President Vassilis Papastergiadis and Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.
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Greece Launches Procedures to Open GNTO Branch in Melbourne, Australia

The Greek Tourism Ministry has launched procedures to open a branch office of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) in Melbourne, Australia.
Posted On 20 Apr 2022
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Aviation: EU Blacklists 21 Russian Airlines Due to Air Safety Concerns

The European Commission has included 21 Russian airlines on its updated EU Air Safety List, known as the ‘black list’ of airlines that are banned from EU skies due to security issues.
Posted On 20 Apr 2022
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Greece to Celebrate Easter with Covid Measures in Place

Greeks are preparing to celebrate Easter with Covid-19 measures, weeks before vaccination certificates and masks are dropped for the summer tourism period.
Posted On 14 Apr 2022
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Greece Aiming to Find Balance Between Tourism Activity and Sustainability

The Greek Tourism Ministry has an ambitious sustainability tourism plan that aims to tackle overtourism and preserve Greek destinations.
Posted On 13 Apr 2022
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Greece Sees Rise in Early Bookings from Belgian Market for Summer 2022

Early bookings and airline seats from Belgium to Greece for summer 2022 are increasing significantly, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization.
Posted On 12 Apr 2022
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Greece Repays IMF Bailout Loans, May Exit EU ‘Enhanced Surveillance’ in August

Greece completed the early repayment of bailout loans to the IMF two years ahead of schedule and could transit out of EU “enhanced surveillance” this summer.
Posted On 08 Apr 2022
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Greece’s Tourism Body Tables Actions to Regulate Airbnb-type Rentals

Greek tourism stakeholders are calling for the government to regulate Airbnb-style activities which, they say, are distorting healthy market competition.
Posted On 06 Apr 2022
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SETE Urges Greek State to Support Russia-reliant Tourism Enterprises

 The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) is requesting state measures that will support enterprises reliant on tourism from the Russian market.
Posted On 06 Apr 2022
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EU Launches 2023 European Destination of Excellence Competition

The European Commission is calling on smaller destinations to apply for the 2023 European Destinations of Excellence competition.
Posted On 04 Apr 2022
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Greece Sets Sustainable Goals for Tomorrow’s Tourism

Sustainable practices and infrastructure are keys for Greece to move successfully into the future providing tourism services of the highest quality, according to Greek tourism bodies.
Posted On 31 Mar 2022
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Commission Urges EU States to Terminate ‘Golden Passport’ Schemes

The European Commission is calling on EU states to take immediate action on golden visa schemes as these "threaten security and facilitate corruption" particularly in view of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Posted On 29 Mar 2022
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Athens Evolving into Top Remote Work Destination, Says Minister

Athens is a city being transformed and among other things is emerging as an attractive destination for digital nomads, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.
Posted On 28 Mar 2022
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Greece Seeks Ways to Back Tourism Firms Reliant on Russia, Ukraine

The Greek government is examining ways to support tourism enterprises that work primarily with Russian and Ukrainian travelers.
Posted On 24 Mar 2022
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Greece Considers Scrapping Covid Certificate for Restaurants

Greek authorities are considering the removal of most Covid-19 measures by Easter, including the need to present a vaccination certificate to enter restaurants, bars and entertainment venues.
Posted On 22 Mar 2022
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New EU Mechanism Detects Fake Covid Certificates

The European Commission has adopted a mechanism to revoke fraudulent or erroneous EU Digital COVID Certificates.
Posted On 22 Mar 2022
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Greece Designing New Health Tourism Framework

The Greek Tourism Ministry is designing, in cooperation with WHO, a new legal framework for the development of health and wellness tourism.
Posted On 21 Mar 2022
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Photo Source: Visit Greece / Y Skoulas
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Greece’s Higher Court Approves Building Terms for Acropolis Area

Greece’s highest court has approved a set of special terms and building restrictions to apply around the Acropolis area in Athens and its neighborhoods.
Posted On 18 Mar 2022
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Amendment Simplifies Greek Waterway Procedures

Companies seeking to launch seaplane and waterway operations in Greece may soon be able to move forward after relevant legal framework was revised.
Posted On 17 Mar 2022
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