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UNWTO to Help Skiathos Island Rethink and Restart Tourism

The UNWTO has partnered with the Municipality of Skiathos as part of its commitment to support and work with communities to rethink and restart tourism.

Crete: Chania Aiming to Launch Greece’s 1st Citizens Tourism Service Center

The Municipality of Chania on Crete is hoping to launch Greece’s first Citizens Tourism Service Center that would offer information to visitors on tourism-related issues.

EIB Teams Up with Greek Banks to Support Covid-hit Businesses

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group will join forces with Greek banks to support businesses impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, providing 6.5 billion euros in liquidity.

Greece Advises Against Travel to Ukraine, Urges Greek Citizens to Leave

Greece’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Greek citizens against travelling to Ukraine and urged those there to leave immediately.

Greece Holds Talks with Italy for Parthenon Frieze Fragment to Stay in Athens

Greece and Italy continue discussions on the permanent return of a Parthenon fragment, from the collection of the Archaeological Museum Antonino Salinas, to Athens.

IATA Launches New Ground Operations Portal

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the IGOM Portal, a support tool to help standardize ground operations across the airline industry.

US Airline Companies to Start Direct Flights to Greece Early this Year

American airline companies this summer are expected to operate 14 direct flights every week between eight large US airports and Athens.

Greece Sets Sights on Becoming a Tourism Champion

Greece is working hard to become a frontrunner in travel and tourism, according to the country’s tourism minister, Vassilis Kikilias.

Greece to Boost Security at Main Areas of Tourist Activity

As Greece prepares to open to tourists next month, the ministers of tourism and civil protection met to set out the safety standards to be implemented at entry points.

PM: Tourism and Food Services to Drive Greece Growth

Tourism and the food & drink industry will take Greece’s economy to the next level, according to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

FinMin: Greece to Repay IMF Loans Two Years Ahead of Schedule

Greece will proceed with the early repayment of bailout loans to the IMF by the end of the month., according to Finance Minister Christos Staikouras.

Greece in Top 10 Preferred Destinations by Travel-ready Europeans

Greece is fifth among the Top 10 preferred countries for travel by Europeans, according to a survey released by ETC.

Actions Discussed to Ensure Safety at Zakynthos Shipwreck Site

Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias and local authorities recently discussed safety standards for the operation of Zakynthos' famous Navagio site.

Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia to Take the Spotlight in Hollywood’s ‘The Bricklayer’

Filming of Hollywood action-thriller 'The Bricklayer' is set to begin in Thessaloniki and Central Macedonia next month.

Santorini Island Stars in PUBG Mobile Video Game

The PUBG mobile video game has launched a new arena map featuring the Cycladic architecture and unique colors of the popular Greek island of Santorini.

Greece Loans Ancient Statue of Goddess Athena to Italy

Greece has loaned an ancient statue of the goddess Athena from the Acropolis Museum collection to the Antonino Salinas Museum in Palermo, Italy.

Crete Sets Up Cluster for Promotion of Local Products, Cuisine

Showcasing the products of Crete and promoting the world-famous Cretan diet are the top priorities of the newly formed cluster titled “Kriti to Nisi Mou” (Crete: My Island).

Eastern Halkidiki’s Wine Routes Introduced to Foreign Travel Agents

The Aristotle Municipality in Eastern Halkidiki recently introduced its wine routes and cultural heritage sites to travel agents from Portugal, Spain and Sicily.

Greece’s Regions Unite to Launch Tourism Season Next Month

Greek regional governors are prepared to welcome the first tourists in Greece next month responding to the Tourism Ministry’s call for the extension of the season.

Attica Region Seeks to Create ‘Health, Wellness and Greek Hospitality Village’

Attica Region Governor Giorgos Patoulis announced plans to create a “Health, Wellness and Greek Hospitality Village” in Athens.