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Santorini’s Selene Restaurant Collaborates with Michelin-starred Chef Botrini

The Selene Restaurant on Santorini has announced a new collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Ettore Botrini.

WTM London Publishes Manifesto for Safer, Smarter and Greener Tourism Industry

WTM London has published a Travel & Tourism Manifesto to guide policy-makers with concrete solutions to present and future challenges.

Greece Comes Closer to Arab World with Joint Tourism Actions

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis has proposed joint actions to strengthen connectivity between Greece and the Arab countries.

Travel and Aviation Bodies Call for Quarantine-free Journeys

In view of the holiday season, global travel and aviation bodies are calling on EU governments to lift quarantine measures and restore travel.

Athens Traders Body Tables Proposals for Shop Re-opening

The Athens Traders Association has tabled its proposals for the smooth re-opening of shops in the Greek capital, ahead of the holiday season. 

Attica Boosts Bus Services to Deal with Overcrowding

Greek authorities will boost frequency of bus and metro services in Attica, in efforts to address overcrowding and limit the spread of Covid once lockdown is lifted.

Covid-19: WTTC Issues Guidelines for Safe & Seamless Travel in the ‘New Normal’

A new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) recommends global guidelines for a safe and seamless traveller journey in the ‘new normal’.

Travelport Launches Hotel ‘Stay Safe’ Feature for Travel Agents

The Travelport Stay Safe filter is designed to give travelers and agencies alike confidence that appropriate safety measures have been taken at a hotel property.

RateHawk Launches First Mobile App in Greece for Travel Agents

RateHawk, an online B2B tool for booking hotels and travel services, has announced the development of the first mobile app in Greece for travel agents.

Attica Group Voted ‘Passenger Line of the Year’ at Lloyd’s List Awards 2020

Attica Group was named “Passenger Line of the Year” at the Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards 2020.

PM: Greece Must Avoid a 3rd Wave of Covid-19 at All Costs

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis backed the government’s decision to continue lockdown measures into the new year stressing the need to avoid a third wave of Covid-19.

Zakynthos Shipwreck, Greek Thermal Springs Focus of New Tourism Bill

The Greek Tourism Ministry has presented a bill aimed at streamlining actions for the promotion of attractions, including the Shipwreck Beach on Zakynthos.

IATA Calls for Airline Crews to be Exempted from Covid-19 Testing Measures

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling on governments to exempt airline crews from Covid-19 testing that is applied to air travelers.

GNTO Promotes Greek Tourism to Italian Market Through Digital Events

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) in December will promote Greek tourism to the Italian market through digital events.

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.

Lloyd’s List: Michael Sakellis Named ‘Greek Shipping Newsmaker of the Year’

Greek Shipowners Association for Passenger Ships President Michael Sakellis was honored with the title of “Greek Shipping Newsmaker of the Year” at the Lloyd’s List Awards 2020.

Porto Carras to Reopen in April 2021 Under New Management, Ownership

Halkidiki's Porto Carras Grand Resort will reopen its doors on April 29 under a new management and ownership.

Ryanair: New Rhodes – Venice Treviso Service for Summer 2021

Ryanair has announced the launch of a new route connecting the Greek island of Rhodes with Venice Treviso airport in Italy for the summer 2021.

Singapore Airlines and Travelport Put NDC into Action

Travelport and Singapore Airlines recently welcomed on board their first passengers whose tickets were booked using NDC technology.

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).