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Travel: WTTC Calls for UK Government to Pay for Expensive PCR Tests

The WTTC says the UK government should bear the cost of “hugely expensive and unnecessary” PCR tests for fully jabbed citizens, which are deterring Britons from travelling.
Posted On 11 Aug 2021
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Europe’s Airport Passenger Traffic in Downward Spiral in January-June

Passenger traffic at Europe’s airports during the first half of 2021 shows a downward spiral year on year (-76.9%), according to data of ACI Europe.
Posted On 11 Aug 2021
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Meidani Street in Heraklion, Crete. Photo source: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas
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Covid-19 Curfew Imposed in Heraklion, Crete

An overnight curfew and a music ban will be imposed in Heraklion, Crete, from August 11, to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Posted On 10 Aug 2021
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EU Releases €4bn for Greece to Finance Investments, Reforms

The European Commission has released 4 billion euros in pre-financing to Greece as part of the EU’s post-Covid-19 Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF).
Posted On 09 Aug 2021
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Air Travel from Greek Islands: Covid-19 Vaccine Certificate or Negative Test Mandatory

Travelers may board domestic flights in Greece to travel from the islands to the mainland only if they have a Covid-19 vaccination certificate or a recovery certificate or a negative test result.
Posted On 07 Aug 2021
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Eurocontrol: Greece Among Countries Gaining Back Flights

Air traffic appears to be approaching 2019 pre-Covid-19 levels with Greece moving up in terms of scheduled flights, Eurocontrol said in its latest report.
Posted On 06 Aug 2021
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Greece Attracting Higher Profile Hotel Customers, Says GBR

Greece in June appeared to attract visitors of a “higher profile” as revenue per occupied rooms at resort hotels exceeded demand, according to GBR Consulting.
Posted On 06 Aug 2021
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Meliá Hotels Sees Revenues Improve, Expects Recovery in Resorts Segment in Q3 2021

Meliá Hotels International expects a gradual return to normality in resort hotels in the third quarter of this year.
Posted On 06 Aug 2021
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Greece Opens to Flights from Turkey, Extends Covid-19 Travel Rules

Greece has lifted a ban on flights from Turkey and extended all Covid-19 travel rules concerning international arrivals from abroad.
Posted On 05 Aug 2021
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Greece’s Tourism May Recover Up to 50% of pre-Covid 2019 Levels, Says NBG

Greece’s tourism sector in 2021 should be able to recover up to 50% of pre-Covid 2019 levels, according to a study by the National Bank of Greece.
Posted On 05 Aug 2021
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Strict Covid-19 Measures Imposed on Zakynthos and Chania

Greek authorities have imposed a curfew and music ban at the popular destinations of Zakynthos and Chania, Crete, to contain the spread of Covid-19.
Posted On 05 Aug 2021
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Athens, Greece - July 2020: People wearing masks for COVID-19 in eleftherios Venizelos Airport in Athens, Greece.
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Athens Airport Sees Summer 2021 Supporting its Progressive Recovery from Covid-19

The lifting of movement restrictions since mid-May 2021 and the peak summer holiday period are supporting a progressive recovery for Athens International Airport (AIA).
Posted On 05 Aug 2021
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Travelers Entering Israel from Greece Must Quarantine

Travelers, vaccinated or not, returning to Israel from Greece, the US, France, Italy, Germany and several other countries will be required to quarantine for at least seven days as of August 11.
Posted On 04 Aug 2021
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Strict Checks on Ferry Travel Documents in Greece will Continue, Says Minister

The Greek authorities are carrying out stricter controls to check travellers’ compulsory travel documents before they board ferries at the country’s ports.
Posted On 04 Aug 2021
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IATA: Covid-19 Devastates Global Air Transport in 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic hit global air transport hardest in 2020 with the international airline industry describing it as the worst year on record.
Posted On 04 Aug 2021
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WTTC Calls for UK to Abandon ‘Confusing’ Traffic Light System for Travel

The WTTC has called upon the UK to abandon the “confusing and damaging” traffic light system for travel and replace it with a “simpler and easier to understand” list of green and red countries.
Posted On 04 Aug 2021
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Ecotourism Development Tops Minister’s Agenda on Lesvos

The development and potential of ecotourism and geotourism topped Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki’s recent visit to the Greek island of Lesvos.
Posted On 04 Aug 2021
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Metaxa Hospitality Group Aims to Protect Workers, Guests and Tourism from Covid-19

Aiming to protect its employees, hotel guests and the tourism sector from the pandemic, the Metaxa Hospitality Group has launched actions in support of Greece's Covid-19 vaccination campaign.
Posted On 04 Aug 2021
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US Issues Advisory Against Travel to Greece Due to Covid-19

Americans - vaccinated or not - are now advised against traveling to Greece due to a “very high” risk of Covid-19 following revised guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Posted On 03 Aug 2021
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Skiathos Island Achieves 95% Vaccination Level

Skiathos is setting the example with nearly 95% of its population vaccinated against Covid-19, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis during his recent visit to the island.
Posted On 03 Aug 2021
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