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Post-Covid-19 Cruise Return on Greek Tourism Ministry Priority List

Restoring cruise travel to Greece once the Covid-19 pandemic subsides, topped the agenda of talks between Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and CLIA.

INSETE: Greek Hotels Get Positive Traveler Feedback in 2020

Travelers to Greece were satisfied with the hotel services offered in 2020 despite the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a survey by INSETE.

New Rules for Entry to Greece via Kakavia and Evzoni Land Borders

New restrictions will be in place as of March 1 for those entering Greece through the Kakavia and Evzoni land border points.

Attica Stays in Strict Lockdown for Another Week

Strict lockdown measures will continue in Athens and the surrounding Attica region for one more week in an effort to stop the further spread of Covid-19.

EU Lawmakers Propose Testing Protocol to Get Travel Started

EU lawmakers are requesting that a new strategy on sustainable tourism include an EU Health Safety protocol for testing before departure.

Only Coordinated Travel Measures Can Save Summer 2021, Say Aviation Bodies

European aviation and tourism stakeholders are calling for coordinated Covid-19 measures in order for jobs and the upcoming summer season to be saved.

EU Tourism Ministers Put Covid-19 Recovery Measures on Agenda

EU ministers responsible for tourism on March 1 will hold an informal video conference to reflect on a set of measures aimed at the sector's recovery from Covid-19.

Minister: Greece will Welcome All UK Travelers with or without Vaccine Certificate

All UK travelers – vaccinated or with negative PCR tests – will be welcome in Greece this summer, says Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Athens Hotels Score High for Covid-19 Safety Measures

International and Greek travelers gave Athens hotels a high rating for the Covid-19 safety measures implemented in 2020, a GBR survey has revealed.

Greece Can Count on ‘Friendly Taxation’ to Boost Tourism

Implementing an attractive tax policy can a go a long way towards boosting tourism to Greece, say finance and tourism experts.

Europe’s Tourism Sector Calls for EU Task Force to Restore Travel

The European Tourism Manifesto alliance, a group of more than 60 travel organisations, has called for the creation of Commission-led Task Force to restore freedom of movement.

IATA: Global Airline Industry to Remain Cash Negative in 2021

Covid-19 measures will keep the global the airline industry cash negative throughout 2021, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Low-cost Airlines Will Lead post-Covid-19 Recovery, Says Survey

The low-cost airline model will lead post-Covid-19 recovery and help revitalize demand, according to a GlobalData survey.

GNTO-Greek Hotel Chamber Partnership to Take Off at ITB Virtual Expo 2021

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels have announced a partnership that will launch in March at the ITB Berlin 2021 virtual event.

Greece’s Stand Among ‘Most Visited’ at Romania’s TTR Virtual Expo 2021

Greece was among the three most popular destinations of Romania's TTR Virtual Expo 2021, which attracted a total of 33,000 visitors.

Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate, Travel Restrictions to Top EU Leaders Meeting 

Vaccination certificates and non-essential travel restrictions will top the agenda of an EU leaders video conference on Thursday.

Greece’s International Tourism Campaign to be Ready by Late March

The upcoming tourism campaign to promote Greece abroad should be ready by the end of March, according to GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis.

Tourism Minister Invites Digital Nomads to Work from Greece

Greece stands to gain approximately 1.6 billion euros in a year if it manages to attract digital nomads, says Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Surge in Covid-19 Cases May Force Greece to Remain in Lockdown 

The sharp increase in Covid-19 cases in Greece pushes back the prospect of the government easing measures on March 1.

Coronavirus Puts Athens’ Hospitality Market on Hold

The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, international travel restrictions and low demand have put Athens’ hospitality market on hold.