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New Covid-19 Support for 500,000 Greek Businesses

Greece has announced a new round of Covid-19 support measures for some 500,000 businesses and millions of employees.

Greek, Italian Tourism Ministers Commit to post-Covid Cooperation

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and his newly-appointed Italian counterpart Massimo Garavaglia have agreed to further strengthen bilateral ties between Greece and Italy.

ITB Berlin: Emirates and Air France-KLM Anticipate a Rapid Recovery for Air Travel

The CEOs of Emirates and Air France-KLM discussed at the ITB Berlin NOW Convention when they expect air passenger numbers to recover.

Greece Presents Tourism Campaign at ITB Berlin NOW 2021

Greece's campaign for 2021 is based on a three-year action plan of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Greece Eager to Open Retail, Get the Economy Going

Greek authorities plan to re-open the retail market at the end of the March, hoping to salvage the Orthodox Easter season ahead of the tourism season scheduled to open by May 14.

Austria Imposes Restrictions on Arrivals from Greece

Starting on March 11, travelers from Greece to Austria must present a negative PCR test result upon entry and then enter a 10-day quarantine.

Poll: Air Travelers are Gaining Confidence but Frustrated with Restrictions

Although travelers are showing confidence in returning to the skies, 84% say they will not travel if it involves quarantine, according to IATA's latest poll.

European Parliament Approves Fresh ‘InvestEU’ Tools

Τhe European Parliament has approved the new InvestEU funding program, aiming to fortify the EU economy and create jobs.

Νέα έκδοση της Tourmie: Η εφαρμογή που ενώνει επισκέπτες, ξενοδοχεία και τουριστικές επιχειρήσεις

Η Tourmie ανανέωσε την concierge εφαρμογή της για κρατήσεις υπηρεσιών ξενοδοχείου, που συνδέει επισκέπτες, καταλύματα και τουριστικές επιχειρήσεις.

Greece Aiming for May 14 Tourism Opening

Greece aspires to open to tourism by May 14, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said on the opening day of the virtual ITB Berlin 2021 expo.

EU Vaccination Certificate for Travel May be Ready Before Summer

An EU-wide vaccination certificate that will facilitate travel may launch before the summer, according to European Commission VP Margaritis Schinas.

ECTAA: Safe Travel is Possible this Summer

ECTAA is calling for a travel restart plan focused on a common approach of risk-based travel restrictions, based on testing and health certificates.

Singapore Airlines First in World to Pilot IATA’s Travel Pass App

Singapore Airlines will be the world’s first airline to pilot IATA’s Travel Pass mobile app for digital health verification.

Vaccination Certificates will Allow Freedom of Movement, Says Greek Tourism Minister

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis says he expects an agreement to be made in the EU on establishing a vaccination certificate to facilitate travel.

Greece to Show its Best at ITB Berlin 2021 Virtual Tourism Expo

Greece is ready to show its best at the virtual ITB Berlin 2021 travel and tourism trade show that will take place during March 9-12.

Greek Hotels: Safety of Tourists and Staff is Top Priority

Just like in 2020, Greece's hotel enterprises will open their doors to guests this season with high health protection measures in place.

Covid-19 Travel Restrictions Keep One in Three Tourism Destinations Completely Closed

One in three destinations worldwide are now completely closed to international tourism due to travel restrictions, the UNWTO's latest report says.

Greece Extends Travel Restrictions for Int’l Flights Until March 22

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has extended restrictions for domestic air travel and all international flights landing in Greece.

NBG: Liquidity Pressures Dropping in 2021 but Tourism Under Strain 

The liquidity gap for Greek businesses will be halved this year with tourism-related activities remaining under strain, says the National Bank of Greece.

Two More Areas in Greece Move to Covid-19 ‘Dark Red’ Alert

Two more areas in Greece have moved to'dark red' risk level on the country's Covid-19 risk-assessment map.