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Covid-19: Arcadia in Strict Lockdown, Nafplio Goes ‘Red’

The regional unit of Arcadia and the municipality of Nafplio have both changed status on Greece's Covid-19 color-coded risk-assessment map due to a rise in cases.

Athens Hoteliers President Agrees for Covid-19 Vaccination Certificates for Travel

Vaccination certificates could positively affect the intention of people to travel, enhance safety and simplify procedures, according to the president of Athens' hoteliers, Lambrini Karanasiou-Zoulovits.

Covid-19 Cuts Travelers to Greece Down by 76.5% in 2020

Greece welcomed fewer tourists in 2020 - down by 76.5 percent - after the Covid-19 pandemic brought global travel to a halt.

Greek PCO Sissi Lygnou Elected to IAPCO Council

Sissi Lygnou, CEO of AFEA Travel and Congress Services, was elected as a new member of the IAPCO Council at the association's General Assembly that took place virtually this year.

Greece Urges EU to ‘Move Faster’, Adopt ‘Health Passport’ Idea

Greece is calling on EU member states to agree and adopt the idea of Covid-19 vaccination certificates to facilitate travel.

Coronavirus Injures Greece’s Tourism Revenue in 2020

Covid-19 measures and travel bans cost the Greek tourism sector 13.89 billion euros in 2020, according to the Bank of Greece.

Athens-Attica Hotels Report €700m Revenue Loss in 2020 Due to Covid-19

Attica's hotels in 2020 saw a revenue loss of 700 million euros after a severe drop of arrivals and occupancy rates due to Covid-19.

UK Recovery Roadmap Sees Int’l Travel Resuming After May 17

Non-essential international travel from England is not expected to re-open until May 17 at the earliest, according to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

ECTAA Calls on Airlines to Refund Travel Companies

The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA) is urging airlines to fulfil their refund obligations.

GNTO Aims to Give Greek Gastronomy the Attention it Deserves

The Greek National Tourism Organization is looking into ways to promote Greek gastronomy and connect local cuisine and products with tourism.

Brits are Booking to Go to Crete this Summer, says easyJet

The island of Crete in Greece is among the current "front runner" destinations the Brits are booking to travel to in summer 2021, according to easyJet.

PM: Greece Prepares to Welcome Tourists Safely for Summer

Greece's priority is to make travel safe and easier, the country's prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, said during the Nueva Economia Forum organized by Spain.

Greek Tourism Minister Says Health Certificate Gaining Ground

The idea of an EU-wide vaccination certificate that will enable safe travel is gradually being accepted by more EU nations, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Greece: Mandatory Covid-19 Rapid Testing for Arrivals from UK and UAE

All travelers entering Greece from the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates are now required to take a rapid test for Covid-19 upon arrival.

Covid-19: Greece Considers Re-opening Some Activities in March

Greek authorities are looking into ways to allow certain activities in March, including retail and schools, but not non-essential domestic travel.

Santorini Hoteliers Call on Gov’t to Set Tourism Opening Date

Hoteliers on Santorini are calling on the Greek government to set a specific date for the re-opening of tourism so travelers can plan ahead and book.

GNTO and AEGEAN Join Forces Again to Promote Greece

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) once again will collaborate with national carrier AEGEAN to promote Greece to various markets in Europe.

Vaccine a Game-changer for Return of Business Travel, Says GBTA

Vaccination against the Covid-19 pandemic could be a game-changer in the recovery of business travel, says the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA).

Greece Extends Covid-19 Travel Restrictions into March

Greek authorities have extended rules and restrictions for all international flights to Greece, as part of efforts to limit the spread of Covid-19 in the country.

Greece Adds ‘Dark Red’ Level to Covid-19 Risk Map

Areas in Greece that are considered "very high-risk" due to increased Covid-19 cases will now be indicated on the country's risk-assessment map with the color 'dark red'.