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HOTREC Rolls Out #TogetherForHospitality Campaign to Support Tourism Recovery

HOTREC, the European umbrella association of hotels, restaurants and cafés, has launched a digital campaign to support the tourism sector.

Covid-19 Fatigue Forces Greek Authorities to Allow Shopping

Greek authorities have given the go-ahead for small retail shops to reopen, allowing at the same time movement between municipalities on weekends.

Tourism Accommodation Facilities to Get Lease Extension 

Tourism accommodation enterprises in Greece will be able to extend their current lease by two years, as part of the latest government Covid-19 support measures.

GNTO Invites Tourism Businesses to Register on Visit Greece App

The Greek National Tourism Organization is inviting tourism businesses to register on its Visit Greece app and benefit from various promotional opportunities.

National Gallery in Athens to Open Once Covid-19 Restrictions are Lifted

The National Gallery in Athens will open its doors to the public as soon as the epidemiological situation will allow.

Willie Walsh Takes Over at IATA

Willie Walsh has officially taken on the role of Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). He succeeds Alexandre de Juniac.

New Digital Campaign for Thessaloniki Takes Off – Videos

The tourism offerings of Thessaloniki and the experiences one can live there are being promoted through a new online video campaign.

Greek Tourism to Gain from ‘Ellada 2.0’ Resilience Plan

The Greek tourism sector stands to gain from a total of 57 billion euros in funding out of Greece’s national recovery and resilience plan dubbed “Ellada 2.0”.

Deloitte Study Sees Lasting Impact of Covid-19 on Europe’s Hotel Industry

The repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic on Europe’s hotel industry are expected to last longer than initially assessed, according to Deloitte.

Shops in Greece to Re-open Under Covid-19 Guidelines

Retail stores in Greece will re-open to consumers on April 5 under Covid-19 guidelines, the Greek government has announced.

UNWTO Outlines Two Scenarios for Possible Travel Rebound in 2021

The UNWTO has outlined two scenarios for 2021, which consider a possible rebound in international travel in the second half of the year.

Greece Welcomes Extra €2.5bn Under Commission’s SURE Tool

The Greek government has welcomed the European Commission’s proposal for additional funding through the SURE program, to go towards jobs and incomes affected by Covid-19. 

Covid-19: Italy Announces 5-day Quarantine for EU Arrivals

Italy has announced that all travelers from EU countries will be required to spend five days in quarantine upon their arrival to the country.

TUI Sees Summer 2021 Bookings at ‘Encouraging Level’

TUI has announced that bookings for the summer 2021 season have reached an "encouraging level" at 2.8 million guests.

Greek Authorities Approve Halkidiki Waterway 

Greek authorities have approved the creation of a waterway in Halkidiki, northern Greece, that will cater to seaplane transport.

Greece will be Open to Tourists from Serbia as of mid-April

Greece will be able to welcome tourists from Serbia as of mid-April, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis told the media in Belgrade.

Austria Discuses Digital Green Certificate Details With 12 EU States

Austrian Tourism Minister Elisabeth Köstinger held a meeting with 12 of her EU counterparts, including Greece, to discuss the rollout of a Digital Green Certificate for travel.

Greece Aims for National Recovery with 160 Projects

Greece is aiming to get on track to recovery with 160 actions worth 60 billion euros to be channeled into digital transformation, employment, health and education.

Greece Covid-19 Study Reveals Fear, Insecurity, Pessimism

Fear, insecurity, and pessimism are common among Greeks during the Covid-19 era, according to key findings of a study by diaNEOsis.

Rhodes to Welcome Dutch Tourists First for Travel Trial

The Greek island of Rhodes is ready to welcome its first tourists on April 12 as part of a test project run by a Dutch tour operator.