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Covid-19 Vaccine will Fuel Travel Industry Recovery, Says Expedia

People plan to travel more once a Covid-19 vaccine is widely available, signaling industry recovery, an Expedia report reveals.

Greek Startups Gain Ground, Attract $6bn in a Decade

Over the last decade, Greek startup companies have raised $6 billion, according to research carried out by Marathon Venture Capital.

Piraeus Port Gets Passenger Disembarkation Platform for Emergencies

The Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) has created a new passenger disembarkation platform for emergencies at the Piraeus port.

Greece’s Health Committee to Call for Full ‘March 2020-type’ Covid-19 Lockdown

Greece’s health committee is expected to push for a two-week full lockdown, following the alarming number of Covid-19 cases announced.

Greece Presents Tourism and Travel Revival Plan to EU Ministers

EU tourism ministers were recently introduced to a detailed plan drawn up by Greece for a pan-European opening of travel.

KEPE: Greek Tourism Improvement Hinges on Vaccination

Greece may see growth in the third quarter of 2021 provided a large part of its population and its tourism source markets are vaccinated against Covid-19.

Greece Moves into Top 20 Places to be in During Covid-19 Times

Greece has moved into the "Top 20 places to be in" during coronavirus times, based on Bloomberg’s latest Covid Resilience Ranking.

Greek Hoteliers Want Rapid Testing for Staff and Guests

Hoteliers in Greece are proposing on-the-spot rapid testing to be conducted on employees and guests in efforts to ensure that a possible Covid-19 spread is under control.

Italians will Book Travel to Greece ‘at the Last Minute’, Say Experts

Travel from Italy to Greece in summer 2021 will depend on last-minute bookings, according to Italian tourism professionals.

Hotels Chamber Launches #filoxeniaMoU Greek Hospitality Action

Greek hoteliers have launched #filoxeniaMoU, a month-long initiative dedicated to the importance of hospitality in the recovery of tourism.

Crete Launches Greece’s First Site for Digital Nomads

The Region of Crete has launched Greece's first website for digital nomads, aiming to attract remote workers to the island.

Athens Invites Travelers to Greece with ‘Love Letters’

Aiming to attract travelers to the Greek capital, the "This is Athens & Partners" public-private tourism partnership has launched its “Love Letters from Athens” digital campaign.

EU Closer to Agreeing on Digital Vaccination Passport

The EU member states appear ready to agree on the introduction of a digital Covid-19 vaccination passport as early as this month.

Greece Tables Tourism Recovery Recommendations to Commission

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis sent a letter to European Commissioner Thierry Breton with recommendations for the post-Covid-19 recovery of tourism.

Dutch Travelers Eager to Visit Greece this Summer

Greece is among the first holiday destinations that Dutch travelers will visit this summer, according to Corendon's brand and marketing manager, Dick Gussen.

Cyprus Reopens for Travel, Announces Entry Requirements

Cyprus will implement new Covid-19 entry requirements as of March 1 with the reopening of its airports to international travelers.

European Tourism Manifesto Launches #Tourism4Recovery Campaign

The European Tourism Manifesto alliance has launched the new #Tourism4Recovery campaign to raise awareness of the devastating impact of the Covid-19 crisis on European tourism.

ACI Europe Calls for EU to Follow UK’s Example and Plan for Travel Restart

ACI Europe Director General Olivier Jankovec has called for the EU to follow the example of the UK and begin planning for the restart of international travel.

Greece’s Untapped Tourism Products Analyzed

Religious travel, gastronomy, history and mythology are among the untapped tourism products that Greece should promote to attract more travelers.

Commission Set to Extend EU Roaming Rules 

The European Commission has proposed an improved set of roaming rules for citizens traveling in the EU.