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Tourism Minister Explains How Greece will Open to Tourists

Greece this year will allow entrance to tourists that have either been vaccinated against Covid-19, have recovered from the virus or have a negative PCR test result.

Posted On 25 Mar 2021

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Photo source: primeminister.gr

EU Moves Forward with Greece’s Proposal on Digital Green Certificate for Travel

Greece welcomed the EU's proposal for the launch of a Digital Green Certificate to facilitate travel, an idea first tabled in January by the country's PM himself.

Posted On 17 Mar 2021

, By Nikos Krinis

Greece Presents Tourism and Travel Revival Plan to EU Ministers

EU tourism ministers were recently introduced to a detailed plan drawn up by Greece for a pan-European opening of travel.

Posted On 02 Mar 2021

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Greece Urges EU to ‘Move Faster’, Adopt ‘Health Passport’ Idea

Greece is calling on EU member states to agree and adopt the idea of Covid-19 vaccination certificates to facilitate travel.

Posted On 23 Feb 2021

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Greece Seeking Ways to Support F&B Services Providers

Greek restauranteurs are calling on the government to provide support in order for businesses to remain above water until they are allowed to re-open.

Posted On 21 Jan 2021

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Greece on Bucket List of Global Travel Writers for 2021

Global travel writers have included Greece on their bucket list of destinations for 2021, according to a survey by FINN Partners Global Travel Practice.

Posted On 19 Jan 2021

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Domestic Tourism Brings ‘Good News’ for Employment, Says WTTC Head

The Covid-19 impact on tourism jobs will be milder than expected thanks to domestic travel that has started to recover in some countries.

Posted On 16 Nov 2020

, By Eleftheria Pantziou

GNTO Presents the Way Greece Opened for Tourism Amidst Covid-19

The measures Greece implemented for the safe opening of tourism in summer 2020 were presented by the GNTO to the World Travel & Tourism Council's president and members.

Posted On 23 Oct 2020

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Greece Revises Law on Vouchers for Canceled Travel Due to Covid-19

Greece has revised regulations on refund claims for bookings of airlines, ferries, yachts, hotels and travel packages that were canceled due to Covid-19.

Posted On 24 Sep 2020

, By Nikos Krinis

Covid-19 Pushes Unemployment in Greece Up to 18.3% in June

The Covid-19 pandemic affected Greece's labor market in June with the country's unemployment rate rising to 18.3%, according to data by ELSTAT.

Posted On 10 Sep 2020

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Covid-19: Face Masks Now Compulsory at More Indoor Spaces in Greece

As of July 29, face masks will be mandatory for people visiting a number of indoor public spaces in Greece.

Posted On 28 Jul 2020

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Theoharis: Greece Investing Now in the Future of Tourism

Greece is at the top of travelers’ wish lists thanks to its successful management of the Covid-19 crisis and the country’s reputation as a safe destination, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said.

Posted On 30 Jun 2020

, By Maria Paravantes

EY: Estimated Tourism Losses for Greece at €10bn due to Covid-19

Covid-19 is estimated at costing the Greek tourism sector some 10 billion euros in 2020, according to the latest report by Ernst & Young (EY).

Posted On 18 Jun 2020

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WTTC Urges UK to Lift 14-day Quarantine and Enable Tourism

WTTC is calling on Britain to drop its 14-day quarantine measure for incoming travelers in order to support the restart of tourism in Europe.

Posted On 05 Jun 2020

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ING Study: Greece Among Eurozone Economies Vulnerable to Covid-19 Shock

The spread of Covid-19 will have a significant impact on growth in Greece, with recovery after the crisis subsides expected to be slower, according to a study by ING.

Posted On 03 Apr 2020

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WTTC Warns Against Panic and Stigmatization Over Coronavirus

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is warning against disproportionate reactions and the possible stigmatization of Chinese tourists as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

Posted On 13 Feb 2020

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WTTC Global Summit Gets Glimpse of Greek Tourism Actions Ahead

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura presented Greece’s tourism sector goals during the WTTC Global Summit held recently in Seville, Spain.

Posted On 08 Apr 2019

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Over 1m Bulgarian Travelers Chose Greece in 2018

More than 1 million travelers from Bulgaria visited Greece in 2018, with the country being among the top three leading choices for holidays, according to Bulgarian Tourism Minister Nikolina Angelkova.

Posted On 04 Apr 2019

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WTTC Impressed by Greek Tourism Sector Growth Rate

The Greek tourism sector is growing over three times faster than the wider economy, according to new research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

Posted On 13 Mar 2019

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