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European Tourism Manifesto Supports Coordinated Return to EU Travel

The European Tourism Manifesto alliance is calling on national governments to introduce harmonised health protocols to enable travel in the new post-Covid-19 reality.

New Rules for Travel by Rail and Bus in Greece post-Covid-19

Greece has announced new health protocols to ensure that travel by rail and on buses is carried out as safely as possible during the post-Covid-19 period.

Greek Hoteliers Concerned About post-Covid-19 Reality

Greece’s hoteliers are calling on the government to set clear regulations concerning health protocols so that facilities can return to business in the post-Covid-19 era.

PM Mitsotakis Gives Best-case Scenario for 2020 Greek Tourism

Under the best-case scenario, Greece will be open for business and welcoming tourists in July, provided that the EU has agreed on health protocols for travel, according to Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

2nd Mykonos Running Festival – 2023

The second edition of Mykonos Running Festival, organized by the Mykonos Municipality and the MEAS Triton sports federation, will be held on September 22-24

Yiannis Retsos Signs Off as SETE President, Announces Future Plans

SETE President Yiannis Retsos will hand over the reins of the Greek Tourism Confederation on May 31 following two, successive, full terms.

Greek Hotels a Big Part of Greece’s Tourism Success in 2022

The hotel sector contributed greatly to Greece’s tourism success in 2022, according to the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.

Celestyal Removes Covid-19 Vaccination, Recovery Certificate Rule for Cruises

Celestyal has announced the immediate removal of requirements for proof of valid Covid-19 vaccination or recovery certificates for cruise passengers.

Mykonos Running Festival

The first Mykonos Running Festival, organized by the Mykonos Municipality and the MEAS Triton sports federation, will be held on September 30 - October 2.

Run Greece Ioannina

Run Greece is refreshed and begins again its journey around the Greece. Last stop will be the town of Ioannina, where the Run Greece race will be held on October 9.

Run Greece Patra

Run Greece is refreshed and begins again its journey around the Greece. Fifth stop will be the town of Patra on October 2.

Run Greece Larissa

Run Greece is refreshed and begins again its journey around the Greece. Fourth stop will be the town of Larissa on October 2.

Run Greece Alexandroupoli

Run Greece returned refreshed and begins again its journey around the Greece. Third stop will be the town of Alexandroupolis on September 25.

Mykonos Getting Ready to Host its 1st Running Festival

Mykonos is getting ready to host its first running festival, a new sports tourism event to take place during September 30 – October 2.

Greece: New Rules for Tourists Infected with Covid-19

Tourists to Greece that find themselves infected with Covid-19 will not be required to quarantine, according to a new government decision issued this week.
Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) Secretary General, Dimitris Fragakis
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Op-Ed: Dimitris Fragakis on Greek tourism moving towards sustainability

Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis refers to the aim for Greek tourism to move on from resilience to the development and sustainability of the industry.
HAPCO & DES President, Sissi Lygnou
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Op-Ed: Sissi Lygnou on Greece’s meeting industry

Sissi Lygnou, the president of Greece's professional congress organizers, underlines how "collaboration" will be key to the future of the meetings and events industry.

86th Thessaloniki International Fair to Host UAE as Honored Country

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be this year’s country of honor at the 86th Thessaloniki International Fair, scheduled to take place in Thessaloniki during September 10-18.

Greece May Re-introduce Covid-19 Measures in the Fall

Although Greeks will no longer be required to wear face masks as of Wednesday, health authorities are warning that Covid-19 measures may be re-introduced in the fall.

Greek Island Limnos Welcomes Olympic Athletes to New Sports Resort

The new Porto Myrina Sports Resort on Limnos island is ready to welcome the world’s leading athletes for holidays and training in Greece.