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Amorgos Welcomes New Travel Agency ‘Dream Blue’

Amorgos in Greece has welcomed "Dream Blue", a new travel agency offering activities, thematic tours and adventures on the island.

Greece and UK in Talks on Covid-19 Vaccination Certificates for Travel

Talks are underway between Greece and the UK to explore how to facilitate travel between the two countries this year in the coronavirus-era.

Athens 2021 Tourism Strategy to Focus on Sustainability and Infrastructure Development

The Athens Development and Destination Management Agency is developing a new tourism strategy for the Greek capital based on sustainability practices.

Covid-19 Costs Greece’s Closed Businesses One-Third of Their Turnover

Greek businesses ordered to shut down in 2020 due to Covid-19 lost more than one-third of their turnover, with the largest decrease recorded for accommodation enterprises.

Study: Crete’s Positive Health Record Attracts Travelers

The Greek island of Crete is winning over prospective travelers thanks to its effective management of the coronavirus pandemic.

TTO: Vaccinations, Bilateral Agreements Vital for Greek Tourism Recovery

The recovery of Greek tourism depends on the course of vaccinations and the bilateral agreements to be signed with other countries, according to TTO President Voula Patoulidou.

Puro Hospitality Management Celebrates Successful First Year of Operation

Puro Hospitality Management is celebrating a successful first year of operation, despite the challenges brought by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Air France-KLM Expects Challenging First Quarter 2021

Air France – KLM expects a challenging first quarter 2021 due to the lockdown and travel restrictions still in place due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Europeans Eager to Get Traveling, Aiming for May-July

Locked up for months due to Covid-19 containment measures, Europeans are looking to go on vacation early this summer, according to the latest report by the European Travel Commission (ETC).

Sweden, Austria, Denmark to Introduce Vaccination Certificate 

Austria, Denmark and Sweden are among the countries planning to introduce a Covid-19 vaccination certificate to facilitate travel.

Austrian Airlines to Boost Frequency to Greek Destinations in Summer 2021

A number of Greek destinations will be on Austrian Airlines' schedule for the summer of 2021 with increased frequency.

Greece will Welcome Travelers with Negative Covid-19 Test or Vaccination Certificate

Greece this year will be open to all visitors holding either a negative molecular Covid-19 test or a vaccination certificate upon entry.

Greece Calls on EU to Ensure Covid-19 Vaccine Supply

Greece is urging the EU to ensure that Covid-19 vaccine supplies are secured and that there will be no more delays.

Greece to Roll Out 2021 Tourism Strategy Based on New Digital Tools

The Greek National Tourism Organization's 2021 tourism strategy will include the complete revamp of the "Visit Greece" website and upgrade of a number of other digital tools.

Sounio to Host 1st Olympic Yacht Show in October

The 1st Olympic Yacht Show, a premium event focused on yachting and tourism, will take place in Sounio in October.

Greece, Cyprus, Israel Deals Paving Way for Resumption of Travel  

The recent agreements of Israel with Greece and Cyprus, which enable restriction-free admission, are paving the way for a return to travel.

EU Eases Airport Slot Rules for Summer 2021

Airlines will be granted the possibility to return 50% of their slot series before the start of the 2021 summer season, according to the European Council.

Cyprus to Allow Vaccinated Israelis Restriction-free Admission 

Israeli travelers who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 will be allowed restriction-free admission into Cyprus starting April 1.

Covid-19 Travel Restrictions Cut Passenger Traffic at Greek Airports in January

Greek airports served 383,463 passengers in January 2021, representing an 83% decline compared to the same month last year.

Germany Puts Western Greece and Attica on List of Covid-19 ‘Risk Areas’

Germany’s Federal Foreign Office has added Western Greece and Attica to its “risk areas” list due to an increase in Covid-19 cases in the two Greek regions.