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Ziller-Loverdos Mansion in Athens to Open Doors as Museum

The historic Ziller-Loverdos Mansion, located near the center of Athens, will reopen its doors as a museum at the end of April.

Greece will Have a Better Tourism Year in 2021, Says Minister

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis told Reuters that he is sure Greece will have a better tourism year than in 2020.

Brits Put Greece in Top 5 Destinations for 2021 Travel

Greece was included among the top 5 destinations for British travelers in tickets issued once the UK government announced plans to resume international travel.

IPK Survey: Strong Interest for Outbound Travel in 2021

Two-thirds of outbound travelers worldwide intend to travel abroad again this year, according to findings of IPK International on travel intentions in 2021.

More Areas Go ‘Dark Red’ on Greece’s Covid-19 Map

More areas in Greece have moved to Covid-19 ‘dark red’ level (very high-risk) on the country’s coronavirus risk-assessment map, due to a rise in cases.

EBD Includes 5 Greek Destinations Among Best for Vaccinated Travelers

The European Best Destinations (EBD) organization has included five popular Greek destinations among the world's best for Covid-19 vaccinated travelers.

Poll: Many Europeans Support Covid-19 Vaccine Passports

A large proportion of Europeans support or strongly support the introduction of the so-called vaccine passports, according to a poll by Euronews.

Greece to Cover Covid-19 Tests for Company Staff

Companies in Greece with more than 20 employees are now eligible for free rapid testing for Covid-19.

UK PM Says Greece’s Parthenon Marbles Will Stay in Britain 

British PM Boris Johnson is refusing to return the Parthenon Marbles to Greece, despite a request in 2019 by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Major Tourism Investment at ‘Asteria Glyfada’ Moves Forward

Greece’s Central Council of Architecture has approved a study for the overhaul of the historic Asteria property in Glyfada along the Athenian Riviera.

Greece’s Former Royal Tatoi Estate Set for Restoration

Greece’s Central Council for Modern Monuments has approved a series of studies for restoration works to begin on the former royal estate at Tatoi, 21km northwest of Athens.

WTTC Praises Greece for its Tourism Restart Plan

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has praised the Greek government for its efforts and steps taken to restart international travel from May 14.

EU and WHO Aiming for Universal Recognition of Health Certificates

The EU and the WHO are working to achieve the universal recognition of digital green certificates that will facilitate travel in the post-Covid-19 era.

ITB Berlin: Trust Plays Main Role in Travel Decisions in 2021

The most important thing for travelers is to be able to rebook or get one’s money back shortly before a trip, according to a Travelzoo/ITB survey.

New Covid-19 Support for 500,000 Greek Businesses

Greece has announced a new round of Covid-19 support measures for some 500,000 businesses and millions of employees.

Greek, Italian Tourism Ministers Commit to post-Covid Cooperation

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and his newly-appointed Italian counterpart Massimo Garavaglia have agreed to further strengthen bilateral ties between Greece and Italy.

Survey: Half of Brits in Favor of Covid-19 Vaccination Passport

Half of the British public would be in favor of the introduction of vaccination passports for international travel, according to a survey by YouGov.

China Rolls Out Health Certificate for Cross-border Travel

China has introduced an electronic health certificate for international travelers, in efforts to facilitate cross-border travel and reopen the economy.

Athens Municipality Takes on Lycabettus Hill Management 

The management of Athens' Lycabettus Hill is now in the hands of the municipal authority after the city council ended a jurisdiction dispute. 

Greece Presents Tourism Campaign at ITB Berlin NOW 2021

Greece's campaign for 2021 is based on a three-year action plan of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).