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Airline Executives Say Demand for Greece on the Rise

Air travel demand for Greece is on the rise despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, according to global airline executives.

Covid-19: Greece’s Restaurants, Entertainment Venues, Ski Centers to Reopen in January 2021

Greece's Covid-19 lockdown measures, which include the closure of restaurants, entertainment venues and travel restrictions, will be lifted on January 7, 2021.

Greece Extends Covid-19 Relief Measures for December

The Greek government has extended relief measures for businesses and employees impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic until the end of December.

ABTA: Greece in Top 10 Destinations for UK Travelers in 2021

Greece is among the top 10 overseas destinations UK travelers plan to visit in 2021, according to ABTA.

INSETE Study Reveals 2010-2019 Tourist Trends in Greece 

INSETE, the Greek Tourism Confederation’s research body, has released a study of the average per capita expenditure of incoming tourists in Greece during the 2010-2019 decade.

Covid-19: Greece Updates Aviation Directive for Domestic Flights

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has extended travel restrictions for domestic flights in Greece until December 14.

Israeli Investors Showing Strong Interest for Greece

Israeli investors are expressing a strong interest for Greece and its developing business sectors, including tourism and real estate.

Andros Records Rise in Greek Visitors in 2020, Says Survey

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the island of Andros in 2020 managed to maintain 66.1 percent of last year’s arrivals between July and September, according to a survey.

Greece Closes Land Borders to Positive Covid-19 Cases

Travelers that test positive for Covid-19 when passing through Greece's land border points will be denied entrance to the country as of Monday, December 7.

Study: Greece – Spain Tourist Spending Disparity

INSETE, the Greek Tourism Confederation’s research body, has released a study that compares the average spending per tourist in both Greece and Spain in 2018 and 2019.

AEGEAN: More Direct International Flights to Greek Islands in 2021

AEGEAN will enhance its network operations in 2021 with more direct international flights to the Greek islands.

Covid-19: Greece Opens Holiday Shops with Distancing Measures

Retail stores selling holiday goods will open in Greece on Monday December 7 despite the extension of the country's lockdown measures.

Diversifying Greek Tourism Product Key to Growth

Developing special interest tourist products will bring added value to Greece, according to Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development Vicky Loizou.

Acropolis Gets Wheelchair Lift, Now Accessible to Disabled Visitors

Visitors with mobility issues will now have access to the Acropolis monuments in Athens thanks to a new lift and specially designed paths.

Digital Transformation to Spearhead Greece’s Tourism Development, Say Experts

Digital transformation has profoundly affected the tourism industry and is spearheading developments in the sector amid the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Greek experts.

GNTO to Boost Greek Tourism Development Through Research and Studies

The GNTO has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the University of Thessaly to support tourism development through scientific research and studies.

Athens Municipality Aiming to Make Greek Capital a City Accessible to All

The Municipality of Athens has announced a number of actions focused on improving the every life of persons with disabilities in the Greek capital.

Greece Pushes Second Covid-19 Lockdown to December 14

The government will extend Greece's second Covid-19 lockdown by one week, to December 14, but allow the opening of retail stores selling holiday goods.

Greece Aiming for Luxury Tourism with Six Key Actions  

The Greek Tourism Ministry is focusing on six actions to develop Greece's luxury tourism offer and attract higher income visitors to the country.

Minister Encourages US Investors to Bet on Greece

Greek authorities are inviting US investors to do business in Greece as dozens of new opportunities are opening in the country.