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Enhancing the Athens Tourism Experience a Ministry Priority

Ways of enhancing the Athens tourism experience were discussed during a recent meeting between Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias, municipal authorities and trade associations.

Posted On 09 Nov 2021

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Awesome Antetokounmpo Inspires Pride in Greece with his White House Visit

Βasketball superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo made Greeks worldwide proud with his recent speech at the White House.

Posted On 09 Nov 2021

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Greece’s 2021 Tourism Revenues Reaching €12bn

Greece’s travel receipts for 2021 are already above initial projections of 5-6 billion euros and are expected to reach 12 billion euros.

Posted On 08 Nov 2021

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Covid-19: Rules to Enter Banks and Public Services in Greece

Authorities in Greece have announced stricter rules for entry into banks and public services after the recent surge of Covid-19 cases in the country.

Posted On 08 Nov 2021

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National Theater of Rhodes to Get €20m Revamp

The National Theater of the island of Rhodes will get a 20-million-euro revamp, according to an announcement by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Posted On 08 Nov 2021

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New Archaeological Museum of Messolonghi Ready to Open

The new Archaeological Museum of Messolonghi is getting ready to open its doors to the public in the next few weeks.

Posted On 08 Nov 2021

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Greece Beats 2021 Target, Recoups 50% of 2019 Tourism Revenues

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to promote off-season travel and new destinations in Greece after the sector managed to achieve its goal for 2021.

Posted On 05 Nov 2021

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Crete, Kourna Lake. Photo Source: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas

Greece Sees Poland Evolving into Major Tourism Market

Demand for Greece is growing among travelers from Poland, which is evolving into a major source market, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization.

Posted On 05 Nov 2021

, By Maria Paravantes

Covid-19: Greek Tourism Ministry Calls for Extension of Quarantine Hotel Operations

The Greek Tourism Ministry is proposing for the extension of leases that allow hotels to provide accommodation for travelers that test positive for Covid-19.

Posted On 05 Nov 2021

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Halkidiki Tourism Execs Optimistic After WTM London Expo

Halkidiki Tourism Organization executives appear optimistic for the 2022 tourism season as early bookings for 2022 from the UK market are on the up.

Posted On 05 Nov 2021

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Giorgos Zafeiris Re-elected President of Hotel Owners’ Association of Magnesia

Greek hotelier Giorgos Zafeiris has been re-elected president of the Hotel Owners' Association of Magnesia for a three-year term.

Posted On 05 Nov 2021

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Minister Kikilias Tells Sky News Greece’s Tourism to Recover Fully in 2022

Greece’s tourism sector is aiming to fully recover significant losses incurred by Covid-19 in 2022, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias tells Sky News.

Posted On 04 Nov 2021

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Greece’s 2021 Tourism Numbers at 60% of 2019 Levels, Says Hoteliers Chief

Greece’s tourism numbers for 2021 have reached some 60 percent of 2019 levels, according to Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios.

Posted On 04 Nov 2021

, By Eleftheria Pantziou

Recovery Funding Programs for Greek Tourism SMEs to Open in December

Small and medium-sized tourism enterprises in Greece will be able to tap into 1.6 billion euros in recovery funding as of next month.

Posted On 04 Nov 2021

, By Maria Paravantes

Greek Islands Win Gold as ‘Most Desirable Region’ at Wanderlust Awards 2021

The Greek islands won the gold award as the Most Desirable Region (short haul) at the Wanderlust Awards 2021 in London.

Posted On 04 Nov 2021

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Greece, UNWTO Discuss Sustainable Tourism at WTM London Expo

Adopting sustainable practices in tourism topped a meeting agenda between Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias and UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili at WTM London 2021.

Posted On 03 Nov 2021

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Covid-19: Unvaccinated Greeks Must Have Negative Test to Enter Banks, Restaurants

Unvaccinated Greeks will no longer be allowed into banks, public services, restaurants, cafes and bars unless they present a negative PCR or rapid test result.

Posted On 03 Nov 2021

, By Maria Paravantes

Greece Launches App for the Storing of Covid-19 Health Documents

Greece has launched the Covid Free Gr Wallet, a new app that allows citizens to easily save Greek and European Covid-19 certificates on their mobile phones.

Posted On 03 Nov 2021

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WTM: UNWTO Chief Says Climate Change Bigger Threat Than Covid

“The climate emergency is a bigger threat than Covid,” warned UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili during the UNWTO, WTTC & WTM Ministers’ Summit in London.

Posted On 03 Nov 2021

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