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Covid-19 Measures Announced for Messinia

Greek authorities have announced emergency Covid-19 restrictions for the region of Messinia in the Peloponnese, and extended measures for some areas of Crete.

ITB Asia Virtual Conference to Share Insight on Future of Travel

The ITB Asia Virtual Conference 2021, scheduled to take place in October, will address some of the most pressing issues related to the future of the global travel industry.

WTM London: Decision Makers from Over 80 Countries Join Buyers’ Club

Representatives from over 80 countries have signed up to the Buyers’ Club at WTM London, the leading travel trade show scheduled to take place in London, in November.

Covid-19: Germany to Designate Crete, South Aegean Islands as ‘High Risk’ Areas for Travel

Germany has announced that it will move Crete and the South Aegean islands on its Covid-19 “high risk” travel list as of August 24.

Syros Island Ready to Host 5th Rebetiko Festival 2021

The Greek island of Syros is ready to host the 5th Rebetiko Festival 2021, an annual event dedicated to Greece’s rebetiko music genre.

Expedia Group: Strong Optimism as Int’l Travel Searches Rise in Q2

Travel search volumes continued to rise globally throughout Q2, according to the latest Trend Report for Travel Recovery released by Expedia Group Media Solutions.

Greek Hoteliers See Bookings Rocket, Says Report

Greek hotels seem to be recovering fast from the coronavirus crisis, with approximately 80% of hoteliers reporting booking levels above the previous year, according data released by The Boutique Vibe.

Op-Ed: ‘A New Era of Tourism’ – Harry Theoharis

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis shares his vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Op-Ed: ‘Paradigm Shift, a Priority to Make Tourism Thrive in the Coming Decade’ – Vicky Loizou

Vicky Loizou, the Greek Secretary General for Tourism Policy & Development, shares her vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Op-Ed: ‘Our Biggest Threat Would Be Our Own Failure to Act’ – Kostas Bakoyannis

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis shares his vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Op-Ed: ‘The Pandemic Crisis Brought Radical Changes to the Tourism Field’ – Konstantinos Zervas

Thessaloniki Mayor Konstantinos Zervas shares his vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Op-Ed: ‘Covid Acted as an Accelerator of Change for Tourism’ – Angela Gerekou

Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou shares her vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Op-Ed: ‘The Pandemic Leaves Behind Damages But Also Creates Opportunities for Tourism’ – Dimitris Fragakis

Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis shares his vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Op-Ed: ‘Greece is a Strong Brand Asset Among Travelers’ – Yiannis Retsos

Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos shares his vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Op-Ed: ‘Tourism will Rebound!’ – Alexandros Vassilikos

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President Alexandros Vassilikos shares his vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Op-Ed: ‘We All Must Highlight Greece as a Leading Force in Global Tourism’ – Grigoris Tasios

Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios shares his vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Op-Ed: ‘The Strongest Message that Needs to be Sent Out is that Greece is a Safe destination’ – Aris Marinis

Aris Marinis, the president of the General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET), shares his vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Op-Ed: ‘Pandemic… Consequences, Opportunities, Actions’ – Nicholas Kelaiditis

Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA) President Nicholas Kelaiditis shares his vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Op-Ed: ‘The Greek Meetings Industry is Looking Forward to In-person Events’ – Irene Tolis

Irene Tolis, the president of the Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers & Destinations Events Specialists (HAPCO & DES), shares her vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Op-Ed: ‘Small-sized Tourist Accommodations are Prepared for the post-Covid Era’ – Panagiotis Tokouzis

Panagiotis Tokouzis, the president of the Hellenic Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Entrepreneurs (SETKE), shares his vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic.