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Cyclades – Dodecanese Isles Winning Over Tourists After Covid-19

Between July 1-16, five Greek islands welcomed a total of 682 international flights and 89,560 travelers, according to data provided by the South Aegean Region.

Greece in Top 5 Most Searched Quarantine-free Destinations for Brits

Greece is among the top five most searched for quarantine-free destinations for British travelers, according to data provided by ESTA.

Greece’s AEGEAN Says Flight Activity Picking Up

Flight capacity for AEGEAN began to pick up gradually in June and July, paving the way for August, but is expected to remain significantly lower than usual.

Airbnb’s New Enhanced Cleaning Protocol Available for Greek Rentals

Greek Airbnb hosts can now enroll their listings in the platform’s Enhanced Cleaning Protocol to support safer travel in the post-Covid-19 era.

Sommet Education: New Bachelor Students Can Start First Semester Remotely

Sommet Education is offering new Bachelor students the option to participate in a “phygital” academic program that combines digital experiences with physical ones.

IOBE: Covid-19 Sends Greece Tourism Revenue Downward

Covid-19 is expected to lead to a 20% reduction in Greece's tourism revenue this year, compared to 18-19 billion euros in 2019, says IOBE.

‘Hola’ Flamenco Festival 2020 to Bring Greek and Spanish Cultures Together

The “Hola” Flamenco Festival 2020 will take place in Athens on August 1, aiming to connect Greek and Spanish cultures.

AEGEAN Announces Covid-19 Testing for Cabin Crew

AEGEAN will establish a regular preventive COVID-19 testing program for its cabin crew and employees.

Amalia Hotels Opens its ‘Margarona Royal’ to Visitors

The Margarona Royal Hotel, a member of Amalia Hotels, has opened its doors to welcome travelers to the town of Margarona near Preveza, western Greece.

Chios to Host Annual Music Festival in August

The Chios Music Festival is returning to the Aegean island this summer with a redesigned artistic program focusing on Greek artists.

WTM’s London Travel Week Returns to Recover, Rebuild, Innovate

London Travel Week, an event of WTM London, will return in the fall to play a pivotal role in the recovery of the global travel and tourism industry.

GNTO: Dutch Tour Operators Confirm Interest for Greece

Dutch tourism professionals confirmed their interest for Greece, during a networking event held by the GNTO in The Hague, Netherlands.

Celestyal Adds ‘Costa Cruises’ Ship to Fleet

Celestyal Cruises has added a new ship to its fleet, the Costa NeoRomantica from Costa Cruises.

Lufthansa Group: 152 Weekly Flights to Greek Destinations

The Lufthansa Group is now offering 152 weekly flights to popular destinations in Greece including Athens, Thessaloniki and the Greek islands.

Air France Launches Paris-Thessaloniki Summer Route

Air France has launched a direct route connecting the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki with Paris in France with three flights per week.

Travelport: Free COVID-19 Smartpoint Plugin for Travel Agencies

Travelport has launched the COVID-19 Smartpoint Plugin that provides travel agencies with information on restrictions, lockdowns and measures across the globe.

Tinos’ Crossroads Inn Guesthouses Introduce New Health Protocols

The Crossroads Inn on Tinos has opened to host travelers from Greece and abroad in a safe environment with enhanced health protocols.

Polismata Private Residences: Homeric Retreats in Kardamyli by Aria Hotels

Aria Hotels invites travelers to visit the Peloponnese and spend their summer holidays at its Polismata Private Residences in the area of ​​Kardamyli.

Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens Announces Reopening

The Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens will reopen its doors on July 15 after remaining closed for four months due to the Covid-19 health crisis.

Fresh Hotel Athens Reopens and Promises Guests a Safe Stay

Fresh Hotel Athens is ready to reopen its doors and welcome travelers to the Greek capital as of July 15.