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EU Makes Progress on Covid-19 Digital Certificate for Travel

EU ambassadors have agreed a mandate for negotiations with the European Parliament on the proposal for the Covid-19 Digital Green Certificate for travel.

Survey: Travelers’ Optimism Returns as Vaccines Fuel Hope

New research reveals that the travelers’ appetite to explore the world remains undiminished and is fueled by the roll out of vaccines worldwide.

Athens: Plato’s Academy Park Regeneration Project Gets Green Light

Greece’s Archaeological Council has given its approval for the regeneration of the park and archaeological site at Plato’s Academy in Athens.

Poll: Return of Acropolis Rally Important for Greece’s Promotion

The Acropolis Rally’s return to Greece is considered very important for the country’s promotion abroad, according to a poll conducted by Prorata.

Arcadia Chamber to Create Online Platform for Tourism

The Arcadia Chamber is planning to create an online platform to promote the area’s destinations, experiences and products to potential visitors.

Section of Athens’ Modern Greek Culture Museum to Open in June

The first section of the Museum of Modern Greek Culture in Athens will open its doors this June, according to an announcement by the Greek Culture Ministry.

EU Registers ‘Halloumi’ as Cypriot Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Product

The European Commission has registered Cyprus’ halloumi cheese as a protected designation of origin (PDO) product to safeguard its name against misuse.

Greece’s Updated Covid-19 Health Protocols for Hotels Coming Soon

The updated Covid-19 health protocols that are to be applied in Greek hotels this season are expected to be officially released in the coming days.

Greek Minister Visits Moscow as Part of Tourism Restart Plan

In view of Greece's opening for tourism, Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis will be in Moscow for the next few days to meet with Russian tourism sector representatives.

Greek Gov’t Said to be Considering Easter Travel with Negative Covid-19 Self-tests

The Greek government is said to be considering allowing citizens with a negative Covid-19 self-test result to travel between prefectures for the Easter holiday.

Henley Index: Greek Passport Maintains 8th Spot Worldwide

The Greek passport remains among the strongest in the world ranking eighth on the Henley Passport Index.

Chambers of Arcadia and Guiyang to Join Forces in Tourism

The Chamber of Arcadia in Greece will partner with the Chamber of Guiyang in China to promote common initiatives in tourism.

Dutch Tourists Arrive on Rhodes for a Vacation in a ‘Bubble’

The Greek island of Rhodes has welcomed its first tourists as part of a pilot holiday program organized by a Dutch tour operator.

Greece Looking to Open to Travelers from the United States

The United States is one of the markets that Greece is eyeing to form a travel arrangement that will open up tourism between the two countries this year.

Digital Green Certificate: 13 EU States Agree on Common Criteria for Tourism

Thirteen European Union countries have agreed on criteria in relation to tourism for the creation of an EU ‘green pass’ for travel.

Covid-19: Greece’s Exhibitions and Meetings Industry Sees Losses Exceeding €200m

Following the cancellation of conferences and exhibitions since Covid-19 appeared in 2020, the Greek MICE industry is counting losses that exceed €200 million.

Arcadia Presents Tourism Experiences, Year-round Destinations in New Video Campaign

The Arcadia Chamber has launched a new campaign that aims to promote the area’s tourism offerings and year-round destinations.

Greece 2.0: EIB to Help Manage €5bn of Greek Recovery Plan Investments

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to help manage up to €5 billion as part of Greece’s implementation of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, known as “Greece 2.0”.

Air Travel: February Showed No Indication of Recovery from Covid-19

February showed no indication of a recovery in demand for air travel as international passenger demand was down by 88.7 percent, according to IATA.

Global Tourism Crisis Committee Advances Solutions for Return of Travel

The UNWTO recently convened its Global Tourism Crisis Committee to lead the sector in harmonizing travel and health protocols and securing vital financing for businesses struggling to survive the Covid-19 crisis.