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Attica Boosts Bus Services to Deal with Overcrowding

Greek authorities will boost frequency of bus and metro services in Attica, in efforts to address overcrowding and limit the spread of Covid once lockdown is lifted.

Covid-19: WTTC Issues Guidelines for Safe & Seamless Travel in the ‘New Normal’

A new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) recommends global guidelines for a safe and seamless traveller journey in the ‘new normal’.

‘Thessaloniki ConfEx Park’ Competition Enters Next Stage with 15 Qualified Applicants

TIF-Helexpo has announced the 15 applicants that will enter the second phase of an international competition for the revamp of the Thessaloniki Exhibition Center.

PM: Greece Must Avoid a 3rd Wave of Covid-19 at All Costs

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis backed the government’s decision to continue lockdown measures into the new year stressing the need to avoid a third wave of Covid-19.

Zakynthos Shipwreck, Greek Thermal Springs Focus of New Tourism Bill

The Greek Tourism Ministry has presented a bill aimed at streamlining actions for the promotion of attractions, including the Shipwreck Beach on Zakynthos.

Athens Welcomes Film Producers with New Office

Aiming to establish the Greek capital as an attractive filming destination, the municipal authority has announced the creation of the Athens Film Office.

IATA Calls for Airline Crews to be Exempted from Covid-19 Testing Measures

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling on governments to exempt airline crews from Covid-19 testing that is applied to air travelers.

GNTO Promotes Greek Tourism to Italian Market Through Digital Events

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) in December will promote Greek tourism to the Italian market through digital events.

Accessible Tourism Identified as ‘Game Changer’ for Destinations

Ensuring accessibility for tourists with specific access requirements can be a "game changer" for destinations around the world, the UNWTO says.

Greece Announces 10-day Quarantine for All Arrivals from Abroad as of December 18

The Greek government has announced a mandatory 10-day Covid-19 quarantine for all incoming travellers, arriving to Greece as of December 18.

Greek Tourism Ministry Presents New Bill to Establish DMMOs

The Greek Tourism Ministry has presented a new bill that among other things, aims to establish Destination Marketing & Management Organizations (DMMOs).

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.