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Greece Announces Next Covid-19 Vaccine Priority Age Groups

Greece’s national vaccination plan is entering its next phase with the inoculation of the next two priority groups: individuals aged 60-64 and 75-79.

Greek Ports See 95% Drop in Cruise Passenger Arrivals in 2020

Cruise ship arrivals and passenger visits to Greek ports dropped 95% in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greek Tourism Ministry to Address Late Payments to Quarantine Hotels

The Greek Tourism Ministry will accelerate payments owed to quarantine hotels and other tourism businesses included in measures taken to address the Covid-19 pandemic.

Upskilling in Tourism can Help Greece Meet post-Covid Demands

Upskilling Greece's tourism workforce to meet new demands is key to restarting tourism activity in 2021, according to Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.

‘This is Athens’ Promotes Greek Capital to Canadian Market

The "This is Athens" digital tourism guide and Canada's Reach Global Marketing are joining forces to promote the Greek capital to the Canadian market.

GBTA: Full Recovery of Business Travel Expected by 2025

The recovery of international business travel to pre-pandemic levels is expected no earlier than 2025, according to the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA).

Greece and Israel Agree on Covid-19 Vaccine Passport for Travel

Greece and Israel have agreed on a ‘green passport’ arrangement that will allow vaccinated Israeli citizens to visit Greece without restrictions.

Bilateral Tourism Deal Signed Between Greece and Israel

Greece and Israel are further strengthening tourism ties with an agreement that includes cooperation in a number of areas.

Greek Tourism Backed by New Finance Ministry Covid-19 Aid

Greek tourism professionals are set to benefit from a series of new Covid-19 relief measures announced by the Finance Ministry.

Greek Tourism: Last-minute Bookings Key for 2021 Season

GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis expects last-minute bookings to play a decisive role in Greek tourism's performance in 2021.

Greece to Release Extra Covid-19 Aid for Coastal Shipping

Greece’s passenger shipping sector is set to receive 12 million euros to address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

South Aegean Planning Safe 2021 Tourism Opening

The South Aegean Region is planning to welcome tourists in the safest way and as soon as possible, according to governor, George Hatzimarkos.

Study: Greeks Cut Domestic Holidays Short in 2019

Almost half of all Greek nationals were unable to go on holiday in 2019 for more than a week due to financial reasons, a study by INSETE reveals.

Expedia: 1 in 2 Travelers Optimistic about Taking a Trip in Next 12 Months

One in two travelers feels optimistic about taking a trip in the next 12 months, according to a study by Expedia Group Media Solutions.

Greek Ministry Releases Funds for Corinth Canal Repairs

The Greek Development & Investments Ministry announced that it would be releasing 9 million euros for studies and upgrade works on the Corinth Canal.

TRAINOSE Invests €70 Million in 2020 Despite Covid-19

TRAINOSE in 2020 invested 70 million euros to upgrade its infrastructure, despite the severe drop in passenger traffic caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greece Extends Covid-19 Travel Restrictions for Domestic, International Flights

Travel restrictions for domestic flights and international arrivals in Greece have been extended, as part of efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the country.

Report: Slow Vaccination May Impact Tourism to Greece

New strains of Covid-19 and slow vaccination in Europe may impact tourism to Greece, according to a report by Capital Economics.

SETE Expects Slow Recovery for Greek Tourism

The recovery of Greece's tourism industry from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic will be a gradual, slow process, according to Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos.

Five ‘Red’ Areas in Greece See Stricter Covid-19 Measures

Stricter Covid-19 lockdown measures will be imposed to the "red" Greek areas of Patra, Thira (Santorini), Mykonos, Halkida (Evia) and Agios Nikolaos (Crete).