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Greek Hoteliers Seek Clear Framework for Airbnb-style Operations

Greek hoteliers are planning to take legal action against short-term rental companies that advertise and operate as hotels.

Greece – Romania Agree to Boost Road, Student Tourism

Greece and Romania are looking to boost tourism flows through cooperation on a number of tourism-related initiatives.

Ukraine Closed to Civilian Flights, Greece Monitors Crisis

Ukraine closed its airspace to civilian flights this morning after Russia launched an attack on the eastern part of the country. Greece is monitoring the crisis.

Greece Keeps Masks Outdoors in Fight Against Covid-19

Mask-wearing in all public spaces and outdoors remains mandatory in Greece after the country’s Covid-19 committee decided to postpone its decision on the matter for next week.

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.

Thessaloniki Airport to Welcome 16 New Flights This Year

Fraport Greece has announced the plans of airlines to launch at least 16 new flights to Thessaloniki in 2022.

Athens Tourism to Cover Lost Ground in 2nd Semester, Says AIA Chief

Athens’ tourism industry will cover lost ground and start to rebound during the second semester of 2022, according to Athens International Airport CEO Yiannis Paraschis.

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.

Airports and Airlines Urge Countries to Follow EU Advice and Drop COVID Travel Restrictions

ACI EUROPE and IATA are urging member states to follow the EU Council’s recent recommendation for external travellers entering the European Union.

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.

EU to Lift Travel Restrictions for the Vaccinated from Third Countries

The European Council has updated its recommendation on the temporary restriction of non-essential travel into the EU from third countries.

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).

Covid-19: EU Countries Can Now Issue Recovery Certificates Based on Rapid Tests

Member states of the European Union are now able to issue Covid-19 recovery certificates also based on positive rapid antigen test results.

UK to Drop All Covid-19 Restrictions this Week

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that starting February 24, all coronavirus restrictions will end and Covid-19 will be treated as other infectious diseases such as the flu.

BoG: Greece Travel Receipts Recoup 58.6% of Pre-pandemic Levels

Greece’s tourism-related revenues in 2021 recovered 58.6% of pre-Covid-19 levels amounting to 10.6 billion euros, according to Bank of Greece data.

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.