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‘Travel Bloggers Greece’ Reveals a Place Where Time Stands Still: Kasos

"Kasos is a delightful island where time stands still and luxury lies in simplicity," say Travel Bloggers Greece.

Greece Calls for Common EU Protocols and Pre-flight Covid-19 Tests in Air Travel Process

Common EU travel protocols and pre-departure testing are key for aviation to begin to recover in 2021 from the dire effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Covid-19: UK Removes Greece from its ‘Travel Corridor’, Leaves Five Islands on Safe List

Travelers arriving to the UK from anywhere in Greece, except from five islands, must self-isolate for 14 days as of November 14.

ICAO Updates ‘Take-off’ Guidelines for Aviation’s Recovery from Covid-19

ICAO has updated its ‘Take-off’ guidelines, which aim to restore air connectivity and give travelers the confidence they need to fly again in Covid-19 times.

Greek Island Chios to Receive More Tourism Promotion

The Greek Tourism Ministry is planning additional actions to further enhance the tourism promotion of the northeast Aegean island of Chios.

Greece Imposes Night Curfew from 9pm to 5am to Slow Covid-19

The Greek government has announced a night curfew from 9 pm to 5 am, aiming to further limit movement in the country to curb the rise of Covid-19 cases.

IATA: What Greece Needs for its Aviation Sector to Recover

Aviation is critical for the Greek economy and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) refers to solutions that are needed to ensure that the industry recovers from the Covid-19 crisis.

Brits Looking Towards Greece for 2021 Spring, Summer Travel

Despite a general hesitation for travel in the post-Covid-19 era, British travelers are showing an interest in spending their holidays in Greece next year, according to ABTA.

Attracting Tourism Investments from the Arab World a Priority for Greece

Strengthening cooperation with the Arab world to attract tourism investments and more tourists to Greece is a priority for the country's Tourism Ministry.

European Arrivals Set to Decline by 61% in 2020, Says ETC

A new surge in Covid-19 cases and the reintroduction of travel restrictions have halted European tourism recovery with arrivals set to be down by 61% in 2020, says ETC.

Autohellas Proves Resilient and Sees Profitability During Covid-19 Crisis

Autohellas is once again proving to be resilient in a period of unprecedented crisis for tourism and the economy, says the company's VP and CEO, Eftichios Vasilakis.

Greece Ranks 5th Out of 50 Countries for Top Tourism Brand

Greece, out of 50 countries, has been ranked as the fifth best tourism brand in 2020, according to a survey conducted by market research firm Ipsos.

Athens: Tourism Included in €40m Action Plan to Support City’s Economy

The Municipality of Athens has announced an action plan that includes a number of support measures for the city center's economy.

Forecast: Europe’s Air Traffic Not Expected to Reach 2019 Levels Until 2024 at Earliest

A new forecast released by Eurocontrol shows that air traffic in Europe is not expected to reach 2019 levels until at least 2024.

Euromonitor: Digital and Sustainable Innovations will Boost Travel Recovery

Creative new ideas in digital and sustainable technologies will help travel and tourism to rebound after the Covid-19 pandemic, says Euromonitor International.

WTM Virtual Day 1 Focuses on the Travel Industry’s Future

The first day of WTM Virtual on November 9 pulled together ministers, travel leaders, entrepreneurs, experts and researchers to discuss the future of the travel industry in the post-Covid-19 era.

Greece Includes UK in Plans for Tourism Comeback in 2021

Greece has high expectations for its tourism season in 2021 and sees the UK playing a leading role, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Greece Extends Travel Restrictions for Some Countries Until November 30

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has extended travel restrictions for travelers from a number of countries, as part of efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 in Greece.

Greek Tourism’s Connection with Gastronomy, Local Products is Essential, Says Deputy Minister

Connecting Greek tourism with the country's gastronomy and local products is a strategic choice for the future, according to Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas.

Greece’s Second Lockdown is in Response to Pressure on Healthcare System

Sotiris Tsiodras, epidemiologist and head of the Greek government’s Covid-19 health committee, explains why Greece went into a second lockdown.