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Study: Athens Only City in Europe to See Hospitality Recovery in 2022

Athens will be the only European city to see recovery of its hospitality and entertainment sectors in 2022, according to a study by Oxford Economics.

Fully Vaccinated Americans Do Not Need to Quarantine After Travel, Say New CDC Guidelines

Americans that have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 do not need to quarantine after domestic or international travel, say new CDC guidelines.

Greek PM: Self Tests, Vaccinations Weapons Against Covid-19   

Greece is in its last critical two-month battle against Covid-19, Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in parliament, adding that hopes were now on self-testing and vaccination.

Greece’s Free Covid-19 Self-tests in Pharmacies as of April 7

The first batch of free Covid-19 self-test kits will be available at pharmacies in Greece as of April 7, according to Greek Deputy Health Minister Vassilis Kontozamanis.

Greece’s Covid-hit F&B Sector to Get €330m in Aid

The Greek government will subsidize the country’s food and beverages (F&B) sector with 330 million euros in aid to assist recovery after Covid-19. 

Greece in Talks with Airlines, Tour Operators to Boost Tourism

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is in talks with leading airlines and tour operators to promote Greece’s tourism product to markets abroad.

Covid-19 an Obstacle for 2021 Greek Tourism Forecast, Says Hotels Chief

No forecast can be made at the moment on how Greek tourism will progress this year, says Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President Alexandros Vassilikos.

Greece Prepares 2021 Ferry Travel Health Protocols

Greece’s updated health protocols for safe ferry travel during this year’s tourism season are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

HOTREC Rolls Out #TogetherForHospitality Campaign to Support Tourism Recovery

HOTREC, the European umbrella association of hotels, restaurants and cafés, has launched a digital campaign to support the tourism sector.

Covid-19 Fatigue Forces Greek Authorities to Allow Shopping

Greek authorities have given the go-ahead for small retail shops to reopen, allowing at the same time movement between municipalities on weekends.

Tourism Accommodation Facilities to Get Lease Extension 

Tourism accommodation enterprises in Greece will be able to extend their current lease by two years, as part of the latest government Covid-19 support measures.

Willie Walsh Takes Over at IATA

Willie Walsh has officially taken on the role of Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). He succeeds Alexandre de Juniac.

Greek Tourism to Gain from ‘Ellada 2.0’ Resilience Plan

The Greek tourism sector stands to gain from a total of 57 billion euros in funding out of Greece’s national recovery and resilience plan dubbed “Ellada 2.0”.

Deloitte Study Sees Lasting Impact of Covid-19 on Europe’s Hotel Industry

The repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic on Europe’s hotel industry are expected to last longer than initially assessed, according to Deloitte.

Shops in Greece to Re-open Under Covid-19 Guidelines

Retail stores in Greece will re-open to consumers on April 5 under Covid-19 guidelines, the Greek government has announced.

UNWTO Outlines Two Scenarios for Possible Travel Rebound in 2021

The UNWTO has outlined two scenarios for 2021, which consider a possible rebound in international travel in the second half of the year.

Greece Welcomes Extra €2.5bn Under Commission’s SURE Tool

The Greek government has welcomed the European Commission’s proposal for additional funding through the SURE program, to go towards jobs and incomes affected by Covid-19. 

Greece will be Open to Tourists from Serbia as of mid-April

Greece will be able to welcome tourists from Serbia as of mid-April, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis told the media in Belgrade.

Austria Discuses Digital Green Certificate Details With 12 EU States

Austrian Tourism Minister Elisabeth Köstinger held a meeting with 12 of her EU counterparts, including Greece, to discuss the rollout of a Digital Green Certificate for travel.

Greece Aims for National Recovery with 160 Projects

Greece is aiming to get on track to recovery with 160 actions worth 60 billion euros to be channeled into digital transformation, employment, health and education.