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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.

Report: Greece Among 10 Best-selling Honeymoon Destinations for 2021

Greece is on the list of the Top 10 Best-selling Honeymoon Destinations for 2021 that has been released by international travel specialist Kuoni.

Grigoris Tasios to Serve Second Term as President of Hellenic Hoteliers Federation

Greek hotelier Grigoris Tasios has been elected to serve a second term as the president of the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation.

Qatar Airways: 99.988% of Passengers Flown COVID-19-free

Qatar Airways' monitoring and hygiene program has resulted in more than 99.988% of passengers travelling Covid-19-free on board its aircraft since February 2020.

Athens Capital Hotel–MGallery Takes Part in Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

Aiming to support women suffering from breast cancer, the Athens Capital Hotel-MGallery is taking part in an awareness campaign running until the end of the month.

Repositioning Greece After Covid-19 a Priority for Tourism Ministry

The Greek Tourism Ministry is working with marketing experts Repositioning Greece to formulate a comeback strategy in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis.

Nine-month Passenger Traffic to Greece Down by 68.9%

Passenger traffic through Greece’s airports dropped by 68.9 percent in the first nine months of the year.

Greek FinMin: Relief Measures for High-risk Covid-19-hit Areas

The Greek Finance Ministry has announced relief measures aimed at assisting areas that have been hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic.

Greek Environment Ministry Re-examines Urban Planning Law

Urban planning and construction zone procedures for the development and design of land use in Greece are being formulated with priority given to tourist destinations.

Museum of Modern Greek Culture Among Winners of #EUinmyRegion Postcard Contest

The Museum of Modern Greek Culture in Athens is among the winners of the Postcards competition of the #EUinmyRegion campaign.

‘Rental Center Crete’ Launches New Website in Greek

Rental Center Crete, a leading car rental company located on Crete, has launched its website in the Greek language.

Selene Restaurant Sponsors ‘50 Great Greek Wines’ Event in Athens

Santorini’s Selene Restaurant was the Platinum Sponsor of the "50 Great Greek Wines" competition, which aims to place Greek wine at the top of the world wine scene.

AEGEAN-Olympic Air Cancel and Reschedule Flights for October 18-19

AEGEAN and Olympic Air are cancelling and rescheduling flights for Sunday and Monday due to work stoppages announced by Greek aviation personnel unions.

Study: Masks on Planes Make Covid-19 Risk ‘Virtually Nonexistent’

The possibility of contracting Covid-19 on board an airplane is “virtually non-existent” when passengers wear masks, according to a recent study.

Greece Announces New Marina in Halkidiki

A new marina to go up in the area of Sithonia in Halkidiki, Northern Greece, has received the green light following a joint ministerial decision.

EU Presents Covid-19 Vaccination Strategy

The European Commission has presented a strategy with key steps that EU countries should take into consideration for their Covid-19 vaccination plans.

Aviation Directive Issued for Kozani Airport Due to Covid-19

An aviation directive has been issued for the national airport of Kozani in Greece, following the lockdown imposed on the regional unit due to Covid-19.

ABTA: UK Outbound Travel Significant for Greek Tourism

Greece ranks among the 10 countries with the highest aggregate GVA generated from UK outbound travel, according to a report by ABTA.

Time for Central Greece to Claim its Share of Tourists, Says Ministry

Aiming to promote the lesser-known destinations of Central Greece, the Tourism Ministry said it would be making financial tools available for investments in the area.

UNWTO Partners with Expedia Group to Guide Tourism Recovery

UNWTO and the Expedia Group have joined forces, aiming to strengthen ties between the public and private sectors and drive tourism’s recovery from Covid-19.