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Study: Crete’s Positive Health Record Attracts Travelers

The Greek island of Crete is winning over prospective travelers thanks to its effective management of the coronavirus pandemic.

TTO: Vaccinations, Bilateral Agreements Vital for Greek Tourism Recovery

The recovery of Greek tourism depends on the course of vaccinations and the bilateral agreements to be signed with other countries, according to TTO President Voula Patoulidou.

Athens: Central Pagrati Neighborhood Gets its Own ‘Pocket Park’

The Municipality of Athens has opened its third mini park in the neighborhood of Pagrati, aiming to improve the standard of living in central Athens.

Air France-KLM Expects Challenging First Quarter 2021

Air France – KLM expects a challenging first quarter 2021 due to the lockdown and travel restrictions still in place due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Corfu Among Top 5 Int’l Destinations for UK Travel in 2021

Corfu is among the top 5 international destinations of choice for UK nationals planning to travel this year, according to analytics firm ForwardKeys.

Greece Gaining Ground Globally in Innovation

Greece ranked 30th on a list of 60 of the world’s most innovative countries, according to the “Bloomberg Innovation Index 2021”.

Europeans Eager to Get Traveling, Aiming for May-July

Locked up for months due to Covid-19 containment measures, Europeans are looking to go on vacation early this summer, according to the latest report by the European Travel Commission (ETC).

Sweden, Austria, Denmark to Introduce Vaccination Certificate 

Austria, Denmark and Sweden are among the countries planning to introduce a Covid-19 vaccination certificate to facilitate travel.

Austrian Airlines to Boost Frequency to Greek Destinations in Summer 2021

A number of Greek destinations will be on Austrian Airlines' schedule for the summer of 2021 with increased frequency.

Greece will Welcome Travelers with Negative Covid-19 Test or Vaccination Certificate

Greece this year will be open to all visitors holding either a negative molecular Covid-19 test or a vaccination certificate upon entry.

Greece Calls on EU to Ensure Covid-19 Vaccine Supply

Greece is urging the EU to ensure that Covid-19 vaccine supplies are secured and that there will be no more delays.

SETE Urges Further Financial Aid for Greek Tourism Enterprises

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) is calling on the government to extend its new round of refundable financial assistance also to tourism businesses.

Greece to Roll Out 2021 Tourism Strategy Based on New Digital Tools

The Greek National Tourism Organization's 2021 tourism strategy will include the complete revamp of the "Visit Greece" website and upgrade of a number of other digital tools.

UK Considers ‘Facilitating’ Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate Requirement 

The UK government is considering to “facilitate” travelers wishing to obtain a Covid-19 vaccination document.

UFI: Global Exhibition Industry Revenues Down by 68% in 2020

The global exhibition industry saw its revenues drop by 68% in 2020 compared to 2019, according to the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry - UFI.

Greece, Cyprus, Israel Deals Paving Way for Resumption of Travel  

The recent agreements of Israel with Greece and Cyprus, which enable restriction-free admission, are paving the way for a return to travel.

Covid-19: Greece’s Airports Among Hardest Hit in Europe 

Airports in Greece were among those hit hardest by Covid-19 restrictions in 2020, according to European industry trade association ACI Europe.

EU Eases Airport Slot Rules for Summer 2021

Airlines will be granted the possibility to return 50% of their slot series before the start of the 2021 summer season, according to the European Council.

Cyprus to Allow Vaccinated Israelis Restriction-free Admission 

Israeli travelers who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 will be allowed restriction-free admission into Cyprus starting April 1.

Covid-19 Travel Restrictions Cut Passenger Traffic at Greek Airports in January

Greek airports served 383,463 passengers in January 2021, representing an 83% decline compared to the same month last year.