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AIA, Fraport Greece Airports Passenger Traffic Hits Low in November

November passenger traffic at a number of Greece’s airports was severely impacted by the ongoing containment measures aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19.

Greece and Germany Agree to Strengthen Cooperation in Tourism

Greece and Germany have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the area of tourism, according to Greek Secretary General for Tourism Policy Vicky Loizou.

YouGov: 3 in 10 Brits do not Plan to Travel Next Year

Three in 10 Brits do not plan to travel at all in the next year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data released by YouGov.

Two Katikies Hotels Among First in the World to Get Health Security ‘Seal of Approval’

Greek hotels Katikies Santorini and Katikies Mykonos are among the first in the world to become Sharecare Health Security Verified with Forbes Travel Guide.

Mideast Travel Receives 5 International Awards in November

Mideast Travel Worldwide in November received five international honors for its excellent services and the high satisfaction of its clients.

Greek Tourism Minister Tables Safe Travel Proposals at UNWTO Crisis Meet 

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis presented 5 proposals for tourism's recovery, during the UNWTO's 7th Global Tourism Crisis Committee meeting.

Greece’s Tourist Guides Call for Extra Aid Due to Covid-19

Greece’s professional tourist guides are calling on the government to extend financial support through to March 2021.

Elafonisos Records Small Losses in Tourism Arrivals in 2020

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, tourism arrivals to Elafonisos dropped by only 13.7% during July-October 2020, compared to the same period last year.

WTM London Publishes Manifesto for Safer, Smarter and Greener Tourism Industry

WTM London has published a Travel & Tourism Manifesto to guide policy-makers with concrete solutions to present and future challenges.

Athens Traders Body Tables Proposals for Shop Re-opening

The Athens Traders Association has tabled its proposals for the smooth re-opening of shops in the Greek capital, ahead of the holiday season. 

Attica Boosts Bus Services to Deal with Overcrowding

Greek authorities will boost frequency of bus and metro services in Attica, in efforts to address overcrowding and limit the spread of Covid once lockdown is lifted.

Covid-19: WTTC Issues Guidelines for Safe & Seamless Travel in the ‘New Normal’

A new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) recommends global guidelines for a safe and seamless traveller journey in the ‘new normal’.

Attica Group Voted ‘Passenger Line of the Year’ at Lloyd’s List Awards 2020

Attica Group was named “Passenger Line of the Year” at the Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards 2020.

PM: Greece Must Avoid a 3rd Wave of Covid-19 at All Costs

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis backed the government’s decision to continue lockdown measures into the new year stressing the need to avoid a third wave of Covid-19.

GNTO Promotes Greek Tourism to Italian Market Through Digital Events

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) in December will promote Greek tourism to the Italian market through digital events.

Accessible Tourism Identified as ‘Game Changer’ for Destinations

Ensuring accessibility for tourists with specific access requirements can be a "game changer" for destinations around the world, the UNWTO says.

Airline Executives Say Demand for Greece on the Rise

Air travel demand for Greece is on the rise despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, according to global airline executives.

Greece Extends Covid-19 Relief Measures for December

The Greek government has extended relief measures for businesses and employees impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic until the end of December.

Covid-19: Greece Updates Aviation Directive for Domestic Flights

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has extended travel restrictions for domestic flights in Greece until December 14.

Andros Records Rise in Greek Visitors in 2020, Says Survey

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the island of Andros in 2020 managed to maintain 66.1 percent of last year’s arrivals between July and September, according to a survey.