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Greece Eager to Open Retail, Get the Economy Going

Greek authorities plan to re-open the retail market at the end of the March, hoping to salvage the Orthodox Easter season ahead of the tourism season scheduled to open by May 14.

Austria Imposes Restrictions on Arrivals from Greece

Starting on March 11, travelers from Greece to Austria must present a negative PCR test result upon entry and then enter a 10-day quarantine.

Celestyal Cruises to Start Sailings for 2021 on May 29

Celestyal will start its 2021 cruises on May 29, instead of late April, after Greek authorities announced plans for the reopening of tourism by May 14.

DRV: German Demand for Travel to Greece is High for Summer 2021

Demand for Greek destinations remains high among German travelers for the 2021 summer season, says DRV President Norbert Fiebig.

Greece Planning to Re-open Shops and Restaurants

Greek authorities are planning to gradually lift Covid-19 restrictions and allow retail shops and restaurants to re-open in the coming weeks.

EU Auditors Probe the Protection of Air Passenger Rights During Covid-19

The European Court of Auditors has launched an audit to assess whether the Commission was safeguarding the rights of air passengers during the Covid-19 crisis.

Greek Yachting to See Promotion in Upcoming Campaign

Yachting is among the tourism sectors that the Greek National Tourism Organization will promote through its three-year campaign.

UN Agencies Release Inclusive Recovery Guide for Women in Tourism

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and UN Women have released an Inclusive Recovery Guide for women in tourism.

Greece Extends Travel Restrictions for Int’l Flights Until March 22

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has extended restrictions for domestic air travel and all international flights landing in Greece.

NBG: Liquidity Pressures Dropping in 2021 but Tourism Under Strain 

The liquidity gap for Greek businesses will be halved this year with tourism-related activities remaining under strain, says the National Bank of Greece.

Greece on Germany’s Covid-19 ‘Risk Areas’ List

Germany has updated its travel advice and included all of Greece on its list of “risk areas” due to an increase of coronavirus incidents in the country.

Greece’s Covid-hit Restaurant Owners See 40% Decline in Turnover

Greece’s food and beverages sector suffered a massive shock in 2020 due to Covid-19 lockdown measures. recording a 40% decline in turnover.

Greece to Give Temporary AMKA Number for Vaccination

In efforts to ensure that everyone living in Greece is vaccinated against Covid-19, Greek authorities are making efforts to issue a temporary AMKA number for individuals that do not have one.

ICAO to Celebrate Achievements of Women in Aviation

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on March 8 will hold a virtual event to celebrate International Women’s Day.

Covid-19: Greece Reaches 1m Vaccination Milestone, Boosts Health Care System

"Every week that goes by, we are building a wall of immunity that will allow us to leave this ordeal behind us," said Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Experts Give Greece Tips on How to Attract Digital Nomads

Technology, affordable accommodation and government incentives are some of the elements that make a destination attractive for digital nomads, according to experts.

Greek Hoteliers Discuss Summer Hospitality Operations

Ensuring the seamless operation of Greece's hotels this summer period topped the agenda of a meeting between hotelier association presidents from the country.

Central Macedonia Film Office Promoted at International Festival

The Film Office of Central Macedonia promoted the Greek region as a filming destination at Romania’s Film O’ Clock International Festival.

Greece to Welcome Brits this Summer ‘With or Without’ a ‘Vaccine Passport’

All British travelers are welcome to Greece this summer with or without a vaccination certificate, says Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Greece to Set Up 1st UNWTO Mediterranean Coastal & Maritime Tourism Observatory

The UNWTO's first Mediterranean Coastal and Maritime Tourism Observatory will be set up in Greece this June.