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Greece Updates Travel Rules, Covid-19 Recovery Certificate Now Valid for Only 3 Months

Greek authorities have announced that Covid-19 recovery certificates for entering Greece are now valid for only 90 days.

IATA Calls on Governments to Follow WHO Advice, Revoke Travel Bans

IATA is calling on governments to follow the World Health Organization's advice and rescind travel bans introduced in response to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.

Reload Hotel Sales Management Welcomes New Account Executive

Crete-based Reload Hotel Sales Management has appointed Yota Drakopoulou as its new Account Executive.

Two Bars in Greece are Among the Best in the World

The Clumsies and Baba Au Rum in Athens, Greece, are included on The World's 50 Best Bars for 2021 list by UK-based William Reed Business Media.

European Hospitality Professionals Call for Urgent Support Against Covid

European hospitality professionals have voiced their grave concerns for the sector’s viability due to the resurgence of Covid-19 infection rates and lockdown measures.

Report: Culture Sector Can Become Competitive Advantage for Greece in post-Covid Era

The culture sector could become Greece's competitive advantage and support economic recovery in the post-Covid-19 era, according to a report by the Delphi Economic Forum.

UK Tightens Covid-19 Testing Rules for Inbound Travelers

As of December 7 all inbound travelers to the UK will be required to show a negative pre-departure Covid-19 test.

Greece Keeps All Covid-19 Travel Rules in Place, Adds Mexico to ‘Safe List’

Greece is now allowing travelers from Mexico to cross its borders and also extended all Covid-19 travel rules for international arrivals.

Cyprus Imposes Mandatory Covid PCR Test Requirement for All Arrivals

Travelers entering Cyprus by air or by sea, regardless of the country of departure, as of December 6 will be required to take a PCR test for Covid-19 on arrival.

Covid-19: Global Travel Industry Says ‘Keep Borders Open’

The world’s travel and tourism industry is calling on governments to keep borders open and facilitate travel with vigilance.

Jordan and Namibia are Off EU’s Safe List for Travel

The European Council has removed Jordan and Namibia from its list of safe third countries for non-essential travel into the EU.

Greece: Hotel Booking Demand to Hit 20-year High in 2022, Says Eurobank

Demand for hotel bookings in Greece is expected to hit a 20-year high in 2022, according to data presented by Eurobank.

Alexandros Vassilikos Wins Second Term as Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels has reappointed Alexandros Vassilikos as its president for a second term.

Greek PM: Seniors Over 60 Must be Vaccinated or Face Penalties

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that all citizens 60 or over must be vaccinated or face a 100-euro monthly fine.

Bulgaria Places Greece on ‘Red Zone’ List for Travel

Bulgaria has placed Greece on its list of ‘Red Zone’ countries for travel following a rise of Covid-19 cases in the country.

Mideast Travel Worldwide Named Greece’s Best MICE Organizer for 2021

Mideast Travel has been named Greece‘s Best MICE Organizer for the second consecutive year at the World MICE Awards.

Greece Extends Covid-19 Rules for Travelers from Abroad

Greek authorities have extended all Covid-19 aviation directives concerning flights and arrivals to Greece from abroad until December 3.

Lamway Expects Positive 2021 Performance Despite Covid-19 Challenges

Lamway Hotel Management Group says it sees 2021 ending on a positive note and with signs of optimism for its business, despite the challenges of Covid-19.

Thessaloniki Making Efforts to Become a Prime Cruise Destination

The Thessaloniki Port Authority is taking action to turn the Greek northern city into a prime cruise destination.

Greece’s Fraport-run Airports to See Passenger Traffic Decline 45% in 2021

This year's passenger traffic at the 14 Greek regional airports operated by Fraport Greece is expected to be 45% below 2019.