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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.

Greek Business Events Industry Sees Abrupt Halt Due to Covid-19

Covid-19 brought an abrupt halt to strong momentum in Greece's MICE industry, according to the Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO).

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.

Airline Losses in 2020 Expected to Top $84 Billion

Referring to 2020 as "the worst year in the history of aviation", IATA expects the airline industry to lose $84.3 billion due to the Covid-19 crisis.

AKS Hotels Announces Reopening of Properties in the Peloponnese

AKS Hotels, a leading Greek hospitality group, is excited to announce the reopening of its award-winning hotels in the East Peloponnese.

Ammon Zeus Hotel Opening July 1 Under New Health and Safety Standards

The Ammon Zeus Hotel in Halkidiki, northern Greece, is opening its doors on July 1 and assures that it will meet the expectations of guests for hygiene, cleanliness and safety in the post-Covid-19 era.

VLM Travel on Andros Announces Reopening of Properties

VLM Travel on Andros has announced the reopening of Erato Apartments, Villa Bagia and Katerina Beach Rooms as of June 19.

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.

Greece will Open Borders to Flights with Safety as Top Priority

Greece will open its borders to flights from June 15 in accordance to all public health safety measures, says Deputy Minister of Civil Protection Nikos Hardalias.

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.

One Planet: UNWTO Presents Vision for Responsible Recovery of Tourism Sector

The UNWTO has announced its new vision for global tourism – growing better, stronger, and balancing the needs of people, planet and prosperity - through its One Planet Sustainable Tourism Programme.

WTTC Gives Tourism Destinations Stamp of Approval for Safety Protocols

The WTTC has given global destinations its "Safe Travels" stamp for adopting its private sector health and safety protocols for travel and tourism.

Scoot Suspends Athens-Singapore Route Until End of March 2021

Scoot will temporarily suspend its Athens-Singapore route until end-March 2021, due to weak demand arising from Covid-19.

Perivoli Country Hotel in Nafplion Gets Ready for June 26 Opening

The Perivoli Country Hotel & Retreat in the Peloponnese is getting ready to welcome guests for the 2020 season as of June 26.

Grace Hotel Santorini to Welcome Visitors in July

Grace Hotel Santorini, Auberge Resorts Collection will open its doors on July 1 with new health and service practices, welcoming visitors to a stress-free luxury vacation experience.

SETE Slams Misleading Reports About New Greek Tourism Campaign

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has shot down claims relating to the new campaign for the promotion of Greek tourism - “Greek Summer is a state of mind”.

Restaurants, Cafes in Greece Open Indoor Areas

Restaurants, bars, and cafés in Greece have opened their indoor areas for customers, after keeping them closed since mid-March due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greece on List of 100 Safest Countries in the World for Covid-19

Greece is among the 100 safest countries in the world for Covid-19, according to a report released by Deep Knowledge Group.

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.