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Tough Covid-19 Lockdown Measures for New Year’s in Greece

Greek authorities said Covid-19 restrictions including a curfew, no travel between prefectures, and text messaging for all movement, would also apply for New Year’s.

Greece: How to Book Appointment for Covid-19 Vaccination

Greece has launched its Covid-19 vaccination process and released guidelines on how to book an appointment under the national vaccination operation.

Greek Travel Agencies Call for Stronger Relief Measures

Describing their situation as “tragic” due to the negative effects of Covid-19, Greek travel agents are requesting immediate government support.

UNWTO: Restart of Tourism Cannot Wait for Mass Covid-19 Vaccinations

The UNWTO is calling on governments to do more to help tourism's restart and show that safe international travel is not only possible but also essential.

ECTAA: 2020, the Year Travel Stopped

This year has been catastrophic for travel companies with turnover down to 20 percent compared to 2019, ECTAA, the European Travel Agent and Tour Operator Association, said in a review of 2020.

CLIA: Cruise Sector Heading into 2021 with Optimism

The international cruise industry appears optimistic and ready to address the challenges of the new year ahead, CLIA says in its latest report.

Greece-Cyprus Ferry Link Project on Track After Bidding Opens

Bidding is now open for a ferry service that will link Greece with Cyprus possibly as of May 2021, the Cypriot Deputy Ministry of Shipping announced.

New York City Orders 14-day Quarantine for Int’l Travelers

In an effort to contain the spread of Covid-19, New York City authorities have reinstalled 14-day quarantine measure for international visitors.

Covid-19 Vaccinations Begin in Greece

Greece's first vaccinations against the coronavirus were performed on December 27, in accordance with the country's vaccination operation “Eleftheria”.

How Brexit will Change the Aviation Industry

Aviation is one of the sectors that will be affected from the United Kingdom's decision to leave the European Union.

Brexit: EU Reaches Free Trade Agreement with the UK

After months of intensive negotiations, the European Commission reached a free trade agreement with the UK on the terms of its future cooperation with the EU.

Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution Process for EU Countries Begins

Greece will receive its first batch of EU-approved Covid-19 vaccines on Saturday, December 26, with vaccinations scheduled to begin on Sunday, December 27.

Strategies for Greece’s Marinas, Health Tourism Among Ministry’s Priorities

Greece's 10-year tourism plan, which is currently under preparation, includes special strategies for the development of marinas and health tourism.

Greece Needs to Reposition its Tourism Product, Say Hospitality Experts

Greece needs to reposition its tourism product and improve connectivity in order to emerge stronger from the coronavirus crisis, according to hospitality experts.

Greek Police Remind: Travel Between Prefectures Not Allowed During Holidays

The Greek police will be maintaining an increased presence in public spaces and on national highways throughout Greece during the holiday season.

Athens ‘Travels’ Around the World in Christmas Video

"Athens will soon be ready to welcome its visitors again," the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency has informed foreign media correspondents.

Covid-19 Pushes Down Nights Spent at Greek Hotels, Campsites in Jan-Sept 2020

The nights spent in hotels and tourist campsites in Greece recorded a significant drop during January-September 2020, according to data by ELSTAT.

Greek Travel Agencies See Major Turnover Drop in Third Quarter

A 74.9 percent drop was recorded in the turnover of Greek travel agencies in the third quarter of 2020, normally considered high season for Greek tourism.

EU Approves Ministry Program for Tourism Education Upgrade in Greece

European Union officials have approved a technical assistance program that will upgrade tourism education and research in Greece.

TCB Updates Meeting Planner’s Guide for MICE Tourism Professionals

The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB) has launched an updated digital version of its Meeting Planner’s Guide with information on Thessaloniki and its MICE industry.