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Greek DMC Shows Luxury Side of Epirus and Zagorohoria to Travel Agents

Aiming to promote Greek tourism, Luxury Greece DMC & Travel held a fam trip to introduce the destinations of Epirus and Zagorohoria to international luxury tourism professionals.

EU Countries Agree on Common Approach to Travel Restrictions Linked to Covid-19

EU ministers have agreed to coordinate better on Covid-19 travel measures with a 3-common criteria, a colour-coded map and a framework for possible restrictions.

Greece Extends Covid-19 Travel Regulations Until October 25

Greece has extended all coronavirus-related travel restrictions until October 25, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

Greek Hoteliers Seek Covid-19 Rescue Measures Ahead of Winter

Greek hoteliers are calling on the government to take immediate measures to mitigate losses incurred by the coronavirus pandemic.

Study: Trust, Optimism Drops Among Greeks Due to Covid-19

Greeks appear to be less optimistic about the future with regard to the evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic, a new study by research firm diaNEOsis reveals.

European Travel Agents Send Message from Athens: ‘Traveling is Safe’

European travel agents’ and tour operators’ recently met in Athens and sent the message that traveling is safe in Covid-19 times if hygiene safety measures are respected.

Greece a Top 5 Choice for 2020 H2 Intra-European Travel

Greece ranks fourth among the Top 5 destination choices for Europeans seeking to travel in the next six months, according to an ETC study.

Covid-19 Kept 40% of Greece’s Hotels Closed in 2020

Only 60 percent of all hotels in Greece managed to operate during this year's tourism season after the country's Covid-19 lockdown, according to a new report by ITEP.

Covid-19 Measures in Greece Now Adjusted to Level of Risk in Areas

Measures in Greece to curb the spread of the coronavirus are now imposed depending on the Covid-19 risk of each Greek regional unit.

Greek PM – EU Commission Chief Discuss Fair Migration Management

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed on the need for joint efforts to address the ongoing refugee crisis in Europe.

MICE Industry to Depend More on Technology, Says IAPCO President

The international MICE industry is undergoing major changes due to the coronavirus pandemic and becoming more and more dependent on technology, says IAPCO President Ori Lahav.

Attica Region Announces SME Covid-19 Funding Scheme

Small and medium-sized businesses in the Attica Region, impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, will be able to tap into a support package of 200 million euros.

AQ Strategy: New Marketing Company Aims to Help Tourism Businesses Adapt to New Normal

AQ Strategy, a new Greek strategic marketing firm, offers strategies for tourism and hospitality businesses to adjust to the 'New Normal'.

IRONMAN 70.3 Greece Sets Date for 2021 Event: October 24

The IRONMAN 70.3 Greece triathlon event has set a new date for its second edition, to take place in October 2021 in Messinia, in the Peloponnese.

Art Athina Virtual Event to Open on October 15

Art Athina will hold the virtual edition of its annual contemporary art event on its new online platform during October 15-31.

Greece Unveils Online Map with Covid-19 Risk by Regional Unit

Greece has introduced a risk-assessment map for citizens to track the spread of Covid-19 by regional unit and keep up to date on the latest safety restrictions.

Italy Lifts Mandatory Covid-19 Testing on Arrivals from Greece

Travelers from Greece will no longer be tested for Covid-19 upon arrival to Italy, according to a new decree signed by the Italian Minister of Health.

Covid-19 Transmission Risk on Airplanes is 1 in 27 Million, Says Research

Flight-related transmission of the Covid-19 virus is 1 in 27 Million, according to research by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Greek Minister: Post-Covid-19 Reality Needs Inclusive Tourism Model

Adjusting to a new post-Covid-19 reality with inclusive forms of tourism which respect the environment is key to sector recovery, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Greece Mulls Making Face Masks Mandatory in View of Covid-19 Surge

Face masks may soon be compulsory everywhere in Greece, as authorities are considering additional measures to address the recent spike in Covid-19 cases.