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EU Signs Air Transport Agreement with Qatar

The European Council has given the go-ahead for the signing of an air transport agreement with Qatar, the first such deal between the EU and a Gulf country.

Corfu Becomes Member of Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)

The Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands, located in the Region of the Ionian Islands in Greece, has become a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

GNTO Showcases Greece Through Culture and Music

The Greek National Tourism Organization is running a year-long international campaign named “Sunset in Greece” on US channel PBS through to June 2022.

Bloomberg: Greece in Top 20 Best Places to Be During Covid-19

Greece is making reopening progress moving up in Bloomberg's June resilience ranking and entering the Top 20 best places to be in during Covid-19.

Travel Industry Urges One Line on EU Covid Certificate Verification

The travel industry is urging member states to harmonise the verification standards of the EU Digital COVID Certificate to ensure a smooth passenger experience.

Covid-19: Greece Overnights Among Hardest Hit in EU

Greece reported a 74% drop - among the highest declines in the EU - in the number of overnight stays between April 2020 and March 2021.

Covid-19: Greece Decides Vaccinated-only and Mixed Spaces as of Mid-July

Greece announced that starting July 15, entertainment and F&B venues would be divided into Covid-19 vaccinated-only and mixed spaces.

Poll: 7 in 10 Europeans will Travel for Holidays this Year

A new Euronews poll shows that seven in ten Europeans will travel for holidays this year and four in five are willing to carry vaccine passports for international travel.

Cyprus will Accept EU Digital COVID Certificates from Travelers as of July 1

Cyprus will allow entry to travelers holding a valid EU Digital COVID Certificate from the competent public authorities of EU member states as of July 1.

Greece Re-examining Rules for Travel in View of Delta Coronavirus Variant

Greece is re-examining rules for travel and restriction-free admission into the country after the emergence of the Delta variant of Covid-19.

Airlines Must Improve Handling of Flight Cancellations, Says Commission

The European Commission is calling on airlines to improve how they deal with cancellations in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Freedom Pass: Greece Entices Young to Get the Jab with €150 Travel Gift Card

Greece will be giving young people €150 to get the jab against Covid-19 in efforts to accelerate vaccinations.

Greece Set to Announce ‘Privileges’ for the Vaccinated

Greek authorities are expected to announce special rights for the fully vaccinated including greater freedom of movement and access to indoor spaces.

Greece Imposes Stricter Entry Rules for Arrivals from Russia

The Greek government will impose stricter measures for travelers arriving from Russia due to the spread of the Delta coronavirus variant in the country.

Cyprus: Restriction-free Entry for Arrivals from Greece

From July 1, travelers entering Cyprus from Greece will not required to present a Covid-19 molecular test.

Greece Extends Covid-19 Air Travel Rules into July

Greece has extended its Covid-19 aviation directives concerning arrivals from abroad until July 3 and for passengers of domestic flights to Greek islands until July 5.

Greece Prepares to Deal With ‘Delta’ Variant Emergence

Greek authorities are preparing an action plan to address the possible spread of the new Covid-19 Delta variant in the country.

Germany, France Raise Alarm Over Travel in View of Contagious ‘Delta’

Germany and France are calling for a coordinated EU travel guidance to contain the spread of the Covid-19 ‘Delta’ variant across Europe.

Parliament Approves Permanent VAT Reduction for 5 Greek Islands

Greek parliament has approved a permanent reduction by 30 percent in VAT applicable to five Eastern Aegean islands.

Travelport Study Says Restoring Trust Key to Industry Recovery

Restoring trust in travel can go a long way towards boosting industry recovery and stimulating purchasing behavior, a study by Travelport found.