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Greek Tourism Minister Goes to England to Discuss Summer Travel

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis has gone to England to discuss travel issues with government representatives, days before Greece officially opens its gates to tourists.

EU Upgrades Rail Passengers’ Rights

Under new rules adopted by the European Parliament, train passengers in the EU will be better protected when there are delays and cancellations or when they face discrimination.

Greece Not on England’s ‘Green’ Travel List

Greece is not on England’s announced ‘green’ travel list, meaning that restrictions will apply to people returning from the country.

ETC Says Full Travel Recovery Expected After 2024

The European Travel Commission (ETC) expects international arrivals to Europe this year to remain 46% below 2019 levels, predicting that full travel recovery should not be expected before 2024.

Covid-19 Affects Travel Plans of Germans for Greece

Although Germans are dreaming of the Greek islands this year, Greece’s epidemiological situation is negatively affecting their travel plans for the summer season.

Poll: Europeans Unsatisfied with EU’s Covid-19 Response

Almost half of the EU’s residents appear to be dissatisfied with measures taken to address the Covid-19 pandemic, says a Eurobarometer poll.

Greece Reopening Beaches, Museums, Open-air Cinemas

As Greece is gearing up for the official start of the tourism season, the government is gradually easing Covid-19 lockdown restrictions to reopen social and economic activity.

Greece and Bahrain Agree on Mutual Recognition of Covid-19 Vaccine Certificates

Greece and the Kingdom of Bahrain have agreed on the mutual recognition of Covid-19 vaccination certificates to facilitate travel for the citizens of both countries.

GNTO Brings Greek Gastronomy into its Tourism Promo Plan

Greek and Cypriot gastronomy and products are set to take center stage in the Greek National Tourism Organization’s (GNTO) communication strategy.

SETKE Creates New ‘Alternative Holiday Experience’ Greek Offerings

The Greek Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Enterprises (SETKE) has presented a new project for its members to specialize in one or more of four key special interest tourism areas.

Airbnb Agrees on Rules for Hosts in Greece

Airbnb has signed an agreement with Greece’s national revenue body, making it easier for hosts in the country to share their homes and follow the rules.

Seven Greek Cities Among Europe’s Top 10 Most Resilient for Summer Travel

Seven Greek cities are among the most resilient destinations in Europe for this summer, according to research by ForwardKeys.

Greece’s MICE Organizers Still Waiting for Health Protocols

Greek organizers of events and conferences are calling on the government to announce health protocols so the MICE tourism sector can restart operations.

Q&A on the EU Covid-19 Certificate for Travel

Answers to 10 of the most commonly asked questions regarding the EU Covid-19 Certificate that would allow travel within Europe without additional restrictions or discrimination.

Greece Looking to Increase Tourist Flow from Poland

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis is on an official visit to Poland, looking to increase Greece’s share of Polish tourists.

EU Opens to Travelers from Israel

The EU has updated the list of third countries for which travel restrictions should be lifted and has added Israel.

Paros Airport Aiming to Become International Gateway

The Paros Municipality is aiming to turn the island’s upgraded airport into an international gateway.

PM: Greece Ready to Open to Travelers with Tried and Tested Protocols

Greece is ready to welcome travelers in safety this summer, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis told leaders of the Smart Covid-19 Management Group.

Facilitating Greece – Germany Summer Travel Tops Ministers’ Talks

Ways to enable travel between Greece and Germany topped the agenda of talks between the tourism ministers of the two countries.

TUI Planning to Restart Greece Holidays from May 14

German travel giant TUI will begin its summer 2021 holidays to Greece as of May 14, the date the country has scheduled to officially open for tourism.