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ITB Poll: Global Desire to Travel Solid Despite Covid-19

People worldwide are eager to travel, with Greece being among the top destinations of choice for 2022, says a poll conducted by IPK International for ITB Berlin.

Posted On 09 Dec 2021

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Covid Recovery Certificates in Greece to Expire in 3 Months

Greece has shortened the validity period of the Covid-19 recovery certificate from the initial six months to three months.

Posted On 09 Dec 2021

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Greek Seamen Announce 48-hour Strike, No Ferries December 10-11

Ferries in Greece will remain docked for 48 hours from Friday, December 10, due to strike action announced by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO).

Posted On 09 Dec 2021

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Sweden’s ‘First Class Magazine’ Highlights Greece as Ski Destination

Sweden’s ‘First Class Magazine’ highlights Greece as an ideal destination for winter sports.

Posted On 09 Dec 2021

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Greek Tourism Minister Welcomes ECOFIN Update on VAT Rules

EU finance ministers have decided to update value-added tax rules, which would pave the way for the reduction of VAT rates on all Greek islands.

Posted On 08 Dec 2021

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Lamda Presents Destination of the Future: Ellinikon Commercial Hub

Lamda Development will invest over 600 million euros in a new state-of-the-art commercial center at the former Athens airport on the city’s southern coast.

Posted On 08 Dec 2021

, By Maria Paravantes

UNWTO Calls Against Blanket Travel Restrictions

Following the emerge of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, the UNWTO is reminding countries that the imposition of blanket restrictions on travel is discriminatory.

Posted On 08 Dec 2021

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European Hospitality Professionals Call for Urgent Support Against Covid

European hospitality professionals have voiced their grave concerns for the sector’s viability due to the resurgence of Covid-19 infection rates and lockdown measures.

Posted On 08 Dec 2021

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Xenia 2021 Sees Success After the Covid Halt

Over 17,000 mask-wearing people passed through the doors of the Greek hospitality trade show Xenia 2021, eighteen months after the Covid-19 pandemic forced a delay.

Posted On 08 Dec 2021

, By Nikos Krinis

Athens–Attica Hoteliers Reelect Lambrini Karanasiou-Zoulovits as President

Greek hotelier Lambrini Karanasiou-Zoulovits has been reelected president of the Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association.

Posted On 08 Dec 2021

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ELSTAT: Greece Economy Bounces Back in Q3 Driven by Tourism

Strong tourism performance helped Greece’s economy rebound in the third quarter of the year despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, says ELSTAT.

Posted On 07 Dec 2021

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Poll: Greece Among Top 10 European Destinations for Source Markets

Greece is in the top 10 European destinations of choice for travelers coming from key source markets, an INSETE study found.

Posted On 07 Dec 2021

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Greece Aims to Launch Tourism Business Accessibility Label

Greece is pushing ahead with actions that will make tourist destinations and beaches accessible to disabled travelers, announcing a new certification for enterprises.

Posted On 07 Dec 2021

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Eurogroup Approves Release of Next €767m Tranche for Greece

The Eurogroup has approved the release of 767 million euros in aid as part of Greece’s debt support program.

Posted On 07 Dec 2021

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Greek Deputy Development & Investments Minister Yannis Tsakiris.

EY: Recovery Funding to Advance Greece Investor Activity

Dozens of projects are up for EU funding approval establishing Greece as key investor destination, according to Greek Deputy Development & Investments Minister Yannis Tsakiris.

Posted On 07 Dec 2021

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Report: Culture Sector Can Become Competitive Advantage for Greece in post-Covid Era

The culture sector could become Greece's competitive advantage and support economic recovery in the post-Covid-19 era, according to a report by the Delphi Economic Forum.

Posted On 07 Dec 2021

, By Eleftheria Pantziou

Greece to Receive Parthenon Frieze Fragment from Italy

A fragment of the Parthenon frieze will be returned to Greece from a museum collection in Italy, under a long-term loan agreement.

Posted On 07 Dec 2021

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Greek Hoteliers Brace for Another ‘Cold’ Covid Winter

Greek hoteliers are bracing themselves for a second pandemic winter with low occupancy numbers, according to the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation.

Posted On 06 Dec 2021

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OECD Forecasts 6.7% Growth for Greece in 2021

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is forecasting the Greek economy will grow at a rate of 6.7 percent this year and 4.8 percent in 2022.

Posted On 06 Dec 2021

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