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Athens Traders Body Tables Proposals for Shop Re-opening

The Athens Traders Association has tabled its proposals for the smooth re-opening of shops in the Greek capital, ahead of the holiday season. 

Attica Boosts Bus Services to Deal with Overcrowding

Greek authorities will boost frequency of bus and metro services in Attica, in efforts to address overcrowding and limit the spread of Covid once lockdown is lifted.

Covid-19: WTTC Issues Guidelines for Safe & Seamless Travel in the ‘New Normal’

A new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) recommends global guidelines for a safe and seamless traveller journey in the ‘new normal’.

Attica Group Voted ‘Passenger Line of the Year’ at Lloyd’s List Awards 2020

Attica Group was named “Passenger Line of the Year” at the Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards 2020.

GNTO Promotes Greek Tourism to Italian Market Through Digital Events

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) in December will promote Greek tourism to the Italian market through digital events.

Accessible Tourism Identified as ‘Game Changer’ for Destinations

Ensuring accessibility for tourists with specific access requirements can be a "game changer" for destinations around the world, the UNWTO says.

Greece Extends Covid-19 Relief Measures for December

The Greek government has extended relief measures for businesses and employees impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic until the end of December.

Covid-19: Greece Updates Aviation Directive for Domestic Flights

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has extended travel restrictions for domestic flights in Greece until December 14.

Andros Records Rise in Greek Visitors in 2020, Says Survey

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the island of Andros in 2020 managed to maintain 66.1 percent of last year’s arrivals between July and September, according to a survey.

Alitalia to Launch Rome-New York Covid-tested Flights

As of December 8 all passengers traveling on one of Alitalia's three weekly flights between Rome - New York must present a negative Covid-19 test.

Athens Municipality Conducts Rapid Covid-19 Tests on the Homeless

The Municipality of Athens is conducting Covid-19 rapid tests and temperature checks on the city’s homeless population.

Belgian Travel Agents See High Interest for Greece in 2021

Greece remains high in the preferences of travelers from Belgium despite the challenges of Covid-19, according to Belgian travel agents and tour operators.

EU Gives Green Light for State Aid to Croatia Airlines

The European Commission has approved a 11.7-million-euro state aid to Croatia Airlines for the damage it has suffered due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Lufthansa Group Airlines: Free Ticket Rebooking Until End of February 2021

The airlines of the Lufthansa Group have extended their free rebooking policy until the end of February 2021.

ANEK Lines Donates Tablets to Students of Chania, Crete

ANEK Lines has donated tablet devices to the students of the Chania Municipality to support their access to the Greek Education Ministry’s tele-education program.

100% Hotel Show: Πάνω από 20.000 επισκέψεις στην πρώτη online διοργάνωση

Η πρώτη online διοργάνωση του 100% Hotel Show φιλοξένησε πάνω από 20.000 επισκέψεις και εκατοντάδες συναντήσεις.

Cruise Industry to Lose Almost $20bn Due to Covid-19 Pandemic

The entire cruise industry is expected to lose almost $20 billion in revenue amid the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, a 71% plunge year-over-year.

Greek PM Briefed on Safety Steps of Thessaloniki’s Mediterranean Palace Hotel

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the Mediterranean Palace Hotel during his official visit to Thessaloniki.

New Campaign to Put Greece’s Outdoor Activities in Spotlight

Greek tourism promotion body Marketing Greece is planning a new campaign to promote the outdoor tourism activities offered in Greece.

Rebuilding Air Connectivity: Routes and ACI World Partner to Help Airports

Routes and ACI World have partnered to provide guidance for airports at a world level to help them recover from the Covid-19 crisis.