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Pan Hotel in Athens Opens and Welcomes Guests

The Pan Hotel is ready to welcome visitors to the Greek capital with a refurbished lobby, reception and cafe-bar areas.

Flight Bookings to Greece Jump for July and August, Says ForwardKeys

Greece is among the countries that has seen a significant jump in international flight bookings for July and August, says travel analytics firm ForwardKeys.

Greece Raises Social Tourism Subsidy to Boost Domestic Travel

In an attempt to boost domestic travel, Greece is increasing the social tourism subsidy this year, covering for the first time ferry fares for eligible recipients.

Airline Losses in 2020 Expected to Top $84 Billion

Referring to 2020 as "the worst year in the history of aviation", IATA expects the airline industry to lose $84.3 billion due to the Covid-19 crisis.

Metaxa Hospitality Group to Open All its Hotels in July

The Metaxa Hospitality Group will open all of its hotels located on the islands of Crete and Santorini in July.

AKS Hotels Announces Reopening of Properties in the Peloponnese

AKS Hotels, a leading Greek hospitality group, is excited to announce the reopening of its award-winning hotels in the East Peloponnese.

Ammon Zeus Hotel Opening July 1 Under New Health and Safety Standards

The Ammon Zeus Hotel in Halkidiki, northern Greece, is opening its doors on July 1 and assures that it will meet the expectations of guests for hygiene, cleanliness and safety in the post-Covid-19 era.

VLM Travel on Andros Announces Reopening of Properties

VLM Travel on Andros has announced the reopening of Erato Apartments, Villa Bagia and Katerina Beach Rooms as of June 19.

Greece will Open Borders to Flights with Safety as Top Priority

Greece will open its borders to flights from June 15 in accordance to all public health safety measures, says Deputy Minister of Civil Protection Nikos Hardalias.

Cyprus Now Open to Tourism

Cyprus has re-opened to tourists, easing further its Covid-19 restrictions and launching its user-friendly Cyprus Flight Pass platform to facilitate travel.

One Planet: UNWTO Presents Vision for Responsible Recovery of Tourism Sector

The UNWTO has announced its new vision for global tourism – growing better, stronger, and balancing the needs of people, planet and prosperity - through its One Planet Sustainable Tourism Programme.

WTTC Gives Tourism Destinations Stamp of Approval for Safety Protocols

The WTTC has given global destinations its "Safe Travels" stamp for adopting its private sector health and safety protocols for travel and tourism.

WTM London: Business as Usual at ExCeL in November 2020

WTM London has announced that it will be open for "business as usual" at ExCeL during November 2-4, 2020.

Scoot Suspends Athens-Singapore Route Until End of March 2021

Scoot will temporarily suspend its Athens-Singapore route until end-March 2021, due to weak demand arising from Covid-19.

Perivoli Country Hotel in Nafplion Gets Ready for June 26 Opening

The Perivoli Country Hotel & Retreat in the Peloponnese is getting ready to welcome guests for the 2020 season as of June 26.

Grace Hotel Santorini to Welcome Visitors in July

Grace Hotel Santorini, Auberge Resorts Collection will open its doors on July 1 with new health and service practices, welcoming visitors to a stress-free luxury vacation experience.

Neptune Hotels Resort on Kos Opening on July 1

Kos’ five-star Neptune Hotels Resort, Convention Center & Spa has announced its opening on July 1 for the 2020 summer season.

New Date for Authentic Marathon Swim Race in Evia

The Authentic Marathon Swim, a prime sports tourism event to take place on the island Evia, has been rescheduled for September 4-6.

SETE Slams Misleading Reports About New Greek Tourism Campaign

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has shot down claims relating to the new campaign for the promotion of Greek tourism - “Greek Summer is a state of mind”.

Restaurants, Cafes in Greece Open Indoor Areas

Restaurants, bars, and cafés in Greece have opened their indoor areas for customers, after keeping them closed since mid-March due to the Covid-19 pandemic.