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Greece’s Tourism Body Tables Actions to Regulate Airbnb-type Rentals

Greek tourism stakeholders are calling for the government to regulate Airbnb-style activities which, they say, are distorting healthy market competition.

Greek Authorities ‘Strongly Advise’ Easter with Masks, 4th Vaccine Dose for Over-60s 

Greek health authorities are recommending the use of face over Easter to ensure protection against Covid-19 and are also advising citizens over 60 to get the 4th vaccine dose.

Greece Ready to Welcome TUI Flights and Cruises to Crete

Greece is ready to welcome visitors as the tourism season kicks off earlier this year, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said during the naming ceremony of a TUI aircraft on Crete.

Greece Keeps Covid-19 Measures in Place, Considers 4th Vaccine Shot

Greece’s health authorities announced that Covid-19 measures will remain as they are in the country until the end of April.

Greece Sets Sustainable Goals for Tomorrow’s Tourism

Sustainable practices and infrastructure are keys for Greece to move successfully into the future providing tourism services of the highest quality, according to Greek tourism bodies.

ACI Sees Traffic Picking Up at Europe’s Regional Airports this Summer

Passenger traffic is expected to pick up further this summer in Europe’s smaller regional airports but challenges continue to impact the sector.

Greece to Initiate Mediterranean Region Cooperation in Tourism

Greece will aim to bring together Mediterranean countries for cooperation in tourism, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias informed his Israeli counterpart Yoel Razvozov in Tel Aviv.

EU Updates Covid Pass Rules for Traveling Kids

The European Commission has updated a set of rules for traveling children as part of the EU Digital Covid Certificate system.

Greece Expects Strong Tourist Flows from France, 3 Million Airline Seats Available for 2022

The Greek Tourism Ministry expects strong tourist flows from France, considering that for 2022 there are more than 3 million available airline seats to Greece from the French market.

UNWTO: Global Tourist Arrivals More than Double in January 2022

Global international tourist arrivals increased by 130% in the first month of the year over January 2021 to 18 million more visitors, according to the UNWTO.

Athens Evolving into Top Remote Work Destination, Says Minister

Athens is a city being transformed and among other things is emerging as an attractive destination for digital nomads, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Covid-19: Greece to Drop Fine for Unvaccinated Seniors

Greece will stop fining seniors who have not been vaccinated starting April 15, according to Greek Health Minister Thanos Plevris.

Greece’s Tourism Organization Joins Forces with Athens Chamber of Commerce

Extending the tourism season and increasing the sector’s added value are among the joint actions agreed by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI).

Greece a Top Choice for UK Holidaymakers Ready to Travel

More than half of UK travelers are planning a trip abroad in the next 12 months with Greece among their top choices, says data released by the Association of British Travel Agents.

Minister Kikilias Says Tourism and Trade Go Hand in Hand

Greece’s tourism and trade sectors are strongly linked and contribute directly or indirectly to the Greek economy, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Greece Launches ‘Smotel’ Brand for Small Hospitality Units

Small hotel operations in Greece will now be represented under the brand “Smotel” launched by the Greek Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Enterprises (SETKE).

Greece Considers Scrapping Covid Certificate for Restaurants

Greek authorities are considering the removal of most Covid-19 measures by Easter, including the need to present a vaccination certificate to enter restaurants, bars and entertainment venues.

Greece Issues New Covid-19 Health Rules for Hotels to Follow in 2022

The Greek government has announced a new set of Covid-19 health protocols to be followed by hotels in 2022.

Greece Looks to Further Strengthen Tourist Flows from France

As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen incoming tourism flows, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias met with the board of the Greece-France Parliamentary Friendship Group.

Tourism Minister Wants Hoteliers to Offer Greeks Better Prices

Greece’s tourism minister, Vassilis Kikilias, is calling on hoteliers to offer discounts to Greeks after spring in order to ensure that everyone has a chance to holiday.