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Study: Senior and Health Tourism Should Be Greece’s Next Priority

Greece stands to gain significantly if it manages to tap into third age tourism which will create parallel products and contribute to local and the overall economy, according to diaNEOsis.

Greece Economy Set to Gain from Export Activity, US Investments 

Investments and exports are expected to boost the Greek economy as Greece and the US enter a renewed period of cooperation.

Greece Calls for ‘European Response’ to Afghanistan Crisis

Greece said this week that a “European approach” was required to address the Afghanistan crisis and imminent appeals for asylum and access to the EU.

International Flights to Greece Shoot Up in July

Inbound flight activity to Greece surged in July, with international arrivals up by 146.8% against the same month in 2020, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority said.

Greece Opens Platform for Fire-affected Employees Seeking Subsidies

Greece has opened a platform accepting applications from employees who worked at enterprises that were affected by the massive fires.

August Tourism to Greece Going Strong Despite Virus, Fires

Tourism flows to Greece in August picked up pace despite Covid-19 and the devastating fires this month, driven by a strong demand in Europe.

Tourism Bolsters Greece Employment in July

Increasing traveler flows generating demand for tourism services boosted employment in July, according to the Greek labor ministry.

Greek Hoteliers See Bookings Rocket, Says Report

Greek hotels seem to be recovering fast from the coronavirus crisis, with approximately 80% of hoteliers reporting booking levels above the previous year, according data released by The Boutique Vibe.

Minister Commits to Fast Support for Fire-hit Evia Tourism

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said he would see to it that additional aid would be extended to tourism enterprises and employees affected by the fires on Evia.

Greece Slams British Museum for Lack of Care, Calls for Return of Parthenon Marbles

Greece says British Museum is not caring for the Parthenon Marbles and calls for their return to their homeland.

Port Authority Takes Actions to Make Piraeus Sustainable

The Piraeus Port Authority is aiming to implement a series of actions that will upgrade the country’s largest port bringing it in line with “green” policies.

Delphi Archaeological Museum Becomes More Accessible with Virtual Reality Tours

The Archaeological Museum of Delphi has included new signs and virtual reality programs to make its collection more accessible to persons with disabilities.

Greece Tourism Recovery Moving Full Speed Ahead, Data Shows

Greece’s tourism sector is leading the way in Europe covering lost ground despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to global travel data provider OAG.

Rising Covid-19 Cases in Greece Not Tourism-related

The rise in Covid-19 cases in Greece over the past few weeks cannot be attributed to inbound travelers, says infectious disease expert Charalambos Gogos.

Greece Restarts Trade Fairs with Covid-19 Health Protocols

Trade events and fairs will restart in Greece on September 1 with Covid-19 protocols in place to ensure safety of organizers and participants.

Northern Evia Professionals Launch Tourism Campaign After Fires

Tourism professionals on the Greek island of Evia, which saw thousands of hectares of woodland ravaged by fires, have launched an online campaign to raise awareness and garner support to rebuild their future.

Crete and Rhodes Top Choices for TUI Travelers this Summer

Two Greek islands - Crete and Rhodes - are top destinations of choice for travelers in addition to the Balearic Islands, according to holiday operator TUI Group.

Renovation Works Begin at Syntagma Square in Athens

The Municipality of Athens is renovating the lower part of Syntagma Square in the center of the Greek capital.

More Greek Embassies and Consulates Join ‘myConsulLive’ Platform

More embassies and consulates abroad are giving Greeks abroad the option to conduct public record transactions via Greece’s MyConsulLive.gov.gr platform.

Greece Extends Covid-19 Travel Rules for Int’l Passengers

All of Greece’s Covid-19 aviation directives that concern arrivals from abroad have been extended until August 19.