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UNWTO – WHO: Covid-19 Travel Measures Should Be Based on Risk Assessment

UNWTO and WHO are calling for the lifting of travel bans, agreeing that blanket restrictions should be replaced with risk -based, evidence- informed policies.

Greece Year-round Travel Flows Up by 99.4% in 2021

Greece managed in 2021 to recover more than half of 2019 tourism revenues and double the number of arrivals by extending the tourism season.

Greece Launches Tourism Career Week for Refugees and Migrants

More than 350 participants interviewed for positions in Greek hotels and other tourism-related enterprises, during a Hospitality Career Week event held by the Migration and Asylum Ministry.

Greek Shipowners Association for Passenger Ships Appoints Spiros Paschalis as New President

The Greek Shipowners Association for Passenger Ships (SEEN) has appointed Spiros Paschalis as its new president.

Greece Prepares to Meet New Post-pandemic Tourist Demands

A 10-year strategy to meet new traveler demands in the post-Covid-19 era is the next step to ensure Greece maintains its competitive edge as a leading tourism destination.

Greek Tourism Ministry Monitoring Impact of Russia-Ukraine Crisis

Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias informed that the ministry was closely monitoring the Russia-Ukraine crisis to address any backlash on tourism.

Athens’ Cultural Sites, Covid-19 Safety Measures Attract Visitors in 2021

Athens’ cultural sites and Covid-19 safety measures were among the main reasons why leisure travelers chose to visit the Greek capital in 2021, a survey reveals.

Europe’s Tourist Guides Don’t Expect Much Activity in 2022

Only 4% of tourist guides in Europe expect their work to pick up in 2022, according to a survey released by the European Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (FEG).

Thessaloniki Gets its First Pocket Park

The Municipality of Thessaloniki has opened its first “pocket park” as part of a major urban regeneration program carried out in the city’s neighborhoods.

Mykonos Hotel Turnover Takes the Lead in 2021

Hospitality service providers in Greece saw turnover rise by 118.3% in 2021 over a year earlier with the popular island of Mykonos leading the way.

Greek Tourism Body Calls on Gov’t to Update Covid-19 Protocols

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) is calling on the government to revise Covid-19 health protocols and facilitate travel ahead of the tourism season's opening.

Greece to Lift Covid-19 Measures for the Vaccinated by End of March

Greek authorities are planning to lift Covid-19 measures by the end of March but only for those who are vaccinated.

Greek Ministries Join Forces to Take Fishing Tourism to Next Level

The ministries of tourism and rural development and food signed a memorandum of cooperation for the promotion and development of fishing tourism in Greece.

Officials See Dynamic Tourism Year for Thessaloniki

A dynamic year in tourism is expected for Thessaloniki in Greece, according to the head of the city’s tourism organization, Voula Patoulidou.

Greece Adds 9 Traditions to its Intangible Cultural Heritage List

Nine traditional practices, customs and events, which still take place in cities and villages across Greece, have been included in the country’s National Index of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Minister: New Hotel Investments Brighten Athens City Center

The Greek Tourism Ministry applauds the investments made around Omonia Square in Athens, underlining that new hotels brighten the city center, create economic activity and attract more tourists.

Helpdesk: New Service for Greek Hoteliers Informs on Business Growth Funding

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels has launched the new Helpdesk information platform for hoteliers seeking funding opportunities for business growth.

Greece Sea Tourism, Hotels Top Priorities for Ministry’s New Secretary General

Hotel issues, marine tourism and cruise travel topped the agenda of meetings between newly-appointed Greek Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development Olympia Anastasopoulou and stakeholders.

Corfu to Get New Berthing Facility for Recreational Boats

The Greek island of Corfu will soon be getting a new recreational boat berthing facility at the old port (Cafe Yali).

Tourism Minister: 2022 Bookings for Greece Up in January Over Pre-Pandemic 2019

With Greece’s early booking levels in January up 30% over the same month in pre-pandemic 2019, the Tourism Ministry expects a considerable increase for the months ahead.