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Germany Opens Borders but Extends Travel Warning to its Nationals

Germany will open its borders to visitors from Austria, France, Denmark and Switzerland on June 16 and has extended a travel warning for Germans until August 31.

Pan Hotel in Athens Opens and Welcomes Guests

The Pan Hotel is ready to welcome visitors to the Greek capital with a refurbished lobby, reception and cafe-bar areas.

Greece Prepares Covid-19 Island Plan as it Opens to Tourism

Greece will soon present its emergency strategy, which includes testing and health infrastructure on the islands, to address possible Covid-19 cases.

Greece Raises Social Tourism Subsidy to Boost Domestic Travel

In an attempt to boost domestic travel, Greece is increasing the social tourism subsidy this year, covering for the first time ferry fares for eligible recipients.

EU Health Commissioner Says Accessible Covid-19 Vaccine Top Priority

Key to effectively addressing the Covid-19 pandemic is finding a vaccine that will be accessible to all, EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides says.

Works on Athens City Walk Project Begin with Road Closures

Priority zones for pedestrians and cyclists are set to be announced in the coming period as works for the ambitious Athens city walk project are set to begin.

Greece Considers ‘Local Lockdowns’ after Covid-19 Violations

Following Covid-19 violations and a rise in cases, Greek authorities said that there is a plan for "local lockdowns" in the event of increased coronavirus incidents.

Cyprus Now Open to Tourism

Cyprus has re-opened to tourists, easing further its Covid-19 restrictions and launching its user-friendly Cyprus Flight Pass platform to facilitate travel.

Greece to be Partner Country at Matka Nordic Travel Fair 2021

Greece will be the partner country of the Matka Nordic Travel Fair 2021 in Helsinki, the largest travel fair in the Nordic countries that is scheduled to take place in January.

WTM London: Business as Usual at ExCeL in November 2020

WTM London has announced that it will be open for "business as usual" at ExCeL during November 2-4, 2020.

Neptune Hotels Resort on Kos Opening on July 1

Kos’ five-star Neptune Hotels Resort, Convention Center & Spa has announced its opening on July 1 for the 2020 summer season.

New Date for Authentic Marathon Swim Race in Evia

The Authentic Marathon Swim, a prime sports tourism event to take place on the island Evia, has been rescheduled for September 4-6.

FinMin: Greece Doesn’t Need ESM Covid-19 Credit Line

Greece has no need to resort to European Stability Mechanism (ESM) loans to deal with the coronavirus impact, says Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras.

WTTC Urges UK to Lift 14-day Quarantine and Enable Tourism

WTTC is calling on Britain to drop its 14-day quarantine measure for incoming travelers in order to support the restart of tourism in Europe.

Int’l MICE Industry Struggling to Cover Lost Ground, Restart Operations

The international MICE industry is struggling to mitigate the heavy losses it has suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic and gradually resume operations.

Poseidonion Grand Hotel Welcomes Back Guests as of June 17

The Poseidonion Grand Hotel on the Greek island of Spetses will open its doors on June 17 with tailor-made experiences and new tastes for its summer guests.

Lufthansa Group Re-launches Flights to Greece after Covid-19

The Lufthansa Group will expand its post-Covid-19 flight schedule in the months ahead to include dozens of flights to Greek destinations such as Athens, Thessaloniki and Rhodes.

Anastazia Luxury Suites in Athens Reopens its Doors

The Anastazia Luxury Suites & Spa has reopened with the promise to provide its guests with a safe carefree accommodation experience near Athens.

July a Key Month for Greek Tourism 2020 Season, Says GNTO

Greek tourism authorities expect in July to have a more clear picture about the flow of travelers to Greece for the 2020 season.

AIA, AEGEAN Among First to Test EASA Covid-19 Health-safe Measures

Athens Airport and AEGEAN are among Europe’s first aviation companies to have signed up to EASA's charter for the return to normal operations in the aftermath of Covid-19.