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Mykonos Sets Groundwork for Sustainable Tourism Development

The Greek tourism minister is looking to take action towards sustainable development that will protect the island of Mykonos’ unique characteristics and reputation.

GBTA Urges Consistency on the Validity Period of European Digital COVID Certificates

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) is urging the EU and its member states to take a coordinated approach to the validity period of the European Digital COVID Certificate.

ECDC Updates Guidelines for Use of Face Masks

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has published an update of its technical report for the use of face masks and their effectiveness in reducing the transmission of Covid-19.

Holiday Giant TUI Sees Strong Summer Ahead 

Travel giant TUI is expecting a strong summer ahead in view of very high demand for holidays in 2022.

Smart Signs on the Streets of Athens Honor Historical Figures of the Philhellenic Movement

The Municipality of Athens has installed 62 smart signs on the streets of the Greek capital to honor the Philhellenic movement.

World Food Gift Challenge 2022: South Aegean Producers Invited to Show their Best

The South Aegean Region is inviting its businesses to take part in the World Food Gift Challenge 2022 event and highlight the “stories” that connect local products with destinations.

Greece’s New Development Law Paves Way for Tourism Growth

Tourism enterprises in Greece seeking to expand will be able to tap into a wide range of financial support tools foreseen in a new development law.

Greek Parliament Passes Ambitious Development Law

Greek lawmakers have approved a new development law that provides financial support to eligible businesses interested in upgrading to digital and sustainable activities.

German, UK and US Tourists Top Spenders in Greece Before Covid-19

Travelers from Germany, the UK and the US were the top spenders in pre-pandemic 2019, according to a report by SETE Intelligence (INSETE).

Athens Metro Line 4 Gets €580m in Record EIB Support

The highly anticipated Line 4 of the Athens metro will move ahead thanks to 580 million euros in new financing by the European Investment Bank (EIB).

Varvakeios Agora: Athens Municipality Revamping City’s Central Market

The Municipality of Athens has announced the revamp of the lower side of Varvakeios, the Greek capital’s central market.

Entering Greece: New Covid-19 Rules for International Travelers

Inbound travelers to Greece from EU/Schengen countries and 33 non-EU countries that hold a valid EU Digital COVID Certificate will no longer be subject to additional restrictions.

Covid-19: Facilitating Meetings and Events Tourism Next on Greece’s Agenda

The Greek Tourism Ministry will propose the easing of Covid-19 protocols for business events in an effort to rekindle MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) activity.

‘Toulouse Declaration’ Paves Way for Aviation Decarbonization

Thirty-five countries in Europe have signed the ‘Toulouse Declaration’, the first-ever public-private initiative supporting aviation’s decarbonization goals.

Greece to Decide on Covid-19 Measures for Carnival Festivities

Greek health experts are expected to soon decide what measures should be held for carnival festivities, which are to kick off next week in Greece.

Zagori Nominated for Inscription as Cultural Landscape on UNESCO World Heritage List

The Greek Culture Ministry has submitted a nomination file for the inscription of Zagori as a ‘Cultural Landscape’ on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

UNWTO Announces 1st Global Youth Tourism Summit

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will hold the 1st Global Youth Tourism Summit in Sorrento, Italy, during June 27 - July 3.

No Testing for EU Covid Certificate Holders Traveling to Greece

Travelers to Greece that hold a valid EU Digital COVID Certificate will no longer need to be tested for Covid-19 before their trip as of February 7.

Commission Proposes Extending EU Covid-19 Travel Pass by a Year

As part of ongoing efforts to facilitate safe travel, the European Commission proposed extending the use of the EU Digital Covid Certificate by a year.

Greece is 3rd Most Desirable European Destination for Travel in 2022, Says Accor

Greece is the third most desirable European destination for travel in 2022 for people from the UK, The Netherlands, Germany, Poland and Russia, says a study by Accor.