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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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Report: Culture Sector Can Become Competitive Advantage for Greece in post-Covid Era

The culture sector could become Greece's competitive advantage and support economic recovery in the post-Covid-19 era, according to a report by the Delphi Economic Forum.

Posted On 07 Dec 2021

, By Eleftheria Pantziou

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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Tourism to Greece Stimulates Tax Free Shopping in 2021

Tax free shopping in Greece did well this year achieving 77 percent in turnover in June-September 2021 compared to the corresponding period in 2019.

Posted On 06 Dec 2021

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UK Tightens Covid-19 Testing Rules for Inbound Travelers

As of December 7 all inbound travelers to the UK will be required to show a negative pre-departure Covid-19 test.

Posted On 06 Dec 2021

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Photo source: European Tourism Manifesto

Travel Sector Tells EU to Not Shorten Covid Vaccine Certificate Validity

The European Tourism Manifesto alliance is calling on the European Commission to not shorten the validity of the EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC).

Posted On 06 Dec 2021

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Greece Keeps All Covid-19 Travel Rules in Place, Adds Mexico to ‘Safe List’

Greece is now allowing travelers from Mexico to cross its borders and also extended all Covid-19 travel rules for international arrivals.

Posted On 03 Dec 2021

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Cyprus Imposes Mandatory Covid PCR Test Requirement for All Arrivals

Travelers entering Cyprus by air or by sea, regardless of the country of departure, as of December 6 will be required to take a PCR test for Covid-19 on arrival.

Posted On 03 Dec 2021

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Covid-19: Global Travel Industry Says ‘Keep Borders Open’

The world’s travel and tourism industry is calling on governments to keep borders open and facilitate travel with vigilance.

Posted On 02 Dec 2021

, By Maria Paravantes

Photo Source: @Technopolis City of Athens

Greece Announces Covid Rules for Entry to Christmas Theme Parks

The Greek Health Ministry announced rules for the operation of Christmas theme parks, after confirming the country’s first case of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.

Posted On 02 Dec 2021

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Jordan and Namibia are Off EU’s Safe List for Travel

The European Council has removed Jordan and Namibia from its list of safe third countries for non-essential travel into the EU.

Posted On 02 Dec 2021

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Greece: Hotel Booking Demand to Hit 20-year High in 2022, Says Eurobank

Demand for hotel bookings in Greece is expected to hit a 20-year high in 2022, according to data presented by Eurobank.

Posted On 01 Dec 2021

, By Eleftheria Pantziou

WHO Advises Unvaccinated Over-60 Travelers to Stay Home

The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging unvaccinated individuals aged 60 or over to avoid travel to “areas with community transmission” due to the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.

Posted On 01 Dec 2021

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Greek PM: Seniors Over 60 Must be Vaccinated or Face Penalties

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that all citizens 60 or over must be vaccinated or face a 100-euro monthly fine.

Posted On 30 Nov 2021

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Greek Tourism Strategy to Focus on Investments, Sustainability

Greece is preparing a 10-year national tourism development strategy focused on high quality investments and sustainability, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias.

Posted On 30 Nov 2021

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UNWTO: 2021 Int’l Tourism Arrivals to Remain 70-75% Below 2019 Levels

International tourist arrivals in 2021 are set to remain 70-75% below 2019 levels, marking a similar decline as in 2020, according to the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.

Posted On 30 Nov 2021

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