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Greek PM Says New Covid-19 Measures for Christmas Possible

Concerned about the fast-spreading Omicron variant and the spike in cases and deaths, Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said he may need to order new measures ahead of Christmas.

Posted On 16 Dec 2021

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Study: Greece Ranks 3rd Globally for its ‘Sea & Sun’ Tourism

Greece has been ranked third worldwide for its sea & sun tourism product, according to INSETE, the Greek Tourism Confederation’s research body.

Posted On 15 Dec 2021

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Greece Announces Covid-19 Rules for Ski Resorts, Christmas Theme Parks

Greek health authorities have announced a revised set of rules for the operation of ski resorts and Christmas theme parks in efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Posted On 13 Dec 2021

, By Maria Paravantes

Greece’s Winter Hotels Still Struggling to Increase Occupancy Levels

Hotel occupancy levels at Greek winter destinations are at only 60%, according to the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation.

Posted On 13 Dec 2021

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Greece Updates Covid-19 Recovery Certificate Rules

Unvaccinated individuals in Greece who have recovered from Covid-19 must have a recovery certificate issued in the last 90 days in order to enter indoor spaces.

Posted On 13 Dec 2021

, By Maria Paravantes

TUI Group Sees Recovery, Normal Booking Levels in 2022

TUI Group has so far achieved 69 percent of pre-crisis level bookings and expects to return to normality by summer 2022.

Posted On 13 Dec 2021

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Athens’ Largest Ice Rink Opens at Kotzia Square

This holiday season, children over the age of 5 and adults can glide across a 400-square-meter ice rink at Kotzia Square in Athens.

Posted On 13 Dec 2021

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INSETE Study Examines Trends and Actions to Take Greek Tourism into the Future

INSETE has released a study that examines global trends affecting tourism development and how these can be used to improve the Greek tourism product.

Posted On 10 Dec 2021

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Greece’s Covid Travel Rules Most Searched For by UK Tourists in 2021

Greece and its Covid-19 travel regulations were the most searched for terms in 2021 by British vacationers, according to recent Google data.

Posted On 10 Dec 2021

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Effective Recovery Fund Distribution Key to Greek SME Expansion

The effective distribution of recovery funds that will support Greece’s SMEs was recently discussed by the tourism ministry and the Athens Chamber of Commerce.

Posted On 10 Dec 2021

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Athens Among Top 20 Leisure Cities, Says ForwardKeys’ 2021 Travel Trends Report

Athens is among the top 20 leisure destinations particularly for US travelers, according to ForwardKeys’ “2021 in Review” travel trends report.

Posted On 09 Dec 2021

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ITB Poll: Global Desire to Travel Solid Despite Covid-19

People worldwide are eager to travel, with Greece being among the top destinations of choice for 2022, says a poll conducted by IPK International for ITB Berlin.

Posted On 09 Dec 2021

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Covid Recovery Certificates in Greece to Expire in 3 Months

Greece has shortened the validity period of the Covid-19 recovery certificate from the initial six months to three months.

Posted On 09 Dec 2021

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Greek Tourism Minister Welcomes ECOFIN Update on VAT Rules

EU finance ministers have decided to update value-added tax rules, which would pave the way for the reduction of VAT rates on all Greek islands.

Posted On 08 Dec 2021

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Athens Ready for the Holiday Season with Christmas Events Galore

The Christmas holiday season is on in Athens with 38 days full of music, theater, pop-up events and much more through to January 13.

Posted On 08 Dec 2021

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Eurogroup Approves Release of Next €767m Tranche for Greece

The Eurogroup has approved the release of 767 million euros in aid as part of Greece’s debt support program.

Posted On 07 Dec 2021

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Greek Deputy Development & Investments Minister Yannis Tsakiris.

EY: Recovery Funding to Advance Greece Investor Activity

Dozens of projects are up for EU funding approval establishing Greece as key investor destination, according to Greek Deputy Development & Investments Minister Yannis Tsakiris.

Posted On 07 Dec 2021

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OECD Forecasts 6.7% Growth for Greece in 2021

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is forecasting the Greek economy will grow at a rate of 6.7 percent this year and 4.8 percent in 2022.

Posted On 06 Dec 2021

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