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Greek Tourism Businesses Covered by Extra Covid-19 Support

Greek authorities have set aside €80 million to support employees and businesses impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, including several tourism activities.

Greece Achieves Higher Traveler Spending in 2021, Sees Promising 2022 

Greece last year managed to achieve €600 in spending per traveler, which reflects the tourism sector’s resilience, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

PM: ‘Greek Tourism Will Emerge Stronger from the Pandemic’

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has expressed his confidence that Greece and its tourism industry will emerge stronger from the pandemic crisis.

Ministry Sees Sustainable Tourism Potential for Athens and Attica

Athens and Attica have great potential to evolve into sustainable tourism destinations linking culture with travel, says Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Greece Tourism Minister Optimistic About 2022

Airlines have increased seats to Greek destinations for 2022 to 50% of pre-Covid levels, said Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias, expressing his confidence that 2022 will be a good year.

Greek Tourism Ministry Counting on RRF Tool to Stimulate Development

The Greek tourism ministry is counting on EU Recovery and Resilience Facility funding to push forward with sector upgrades.

GNTO Sets Goals for Greek Tourism to Emerge More Resilient in 2022

Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis refers to 3 key targets topping Greece’s tourism agenda for 2022.

Greece Mulls Making Covid-19 Vaccination Mandatory for Some Age Groups

Making vaccination against Covid-19 mandatory for some age groups in Greece is on the table, according to Health Minister Thanos Plevris.

Greek Tourism Aims for Sustainability, Reducing Environmental Footprint

Greece is committed to developing a sustainable tourism model that will effectively minimize the sector’s environmental footprint.

Greece Prepares Groundwork for First Tourism Academy

The Greek Tourism Ministry is moving ahead with the creation of the country’s first tourism academy as part of plans to upgrade education and training in the field.

Greece Sets Targets to Achieve Responsible Tourism

The Greek Tourism Ministry is setting the groundwork for a new tourism model that will establish the country as a leading responsible destination.

Greek Tourism Bill Passed, Paves Way for Public-private Synergies

Greek lawmakers have approved a tourism bill which among others paves the way for public-private partnerships to move ahead and sets out the terms of operation for DMOs.

Greece 2021 Tourism Revenue Hits €10bn in First 10 Months

Greece managed to cover significant lost ground in 2021 with tourism revenues in the first 10 months of the year exceeding the 10-billion-euro mark, according to Bank of Greece data.

Covid-19: Omicron Dampens Christmas Cheer in Greece, New Measures on the Table

Greece is examining the possibility of requiring vaccinated individuals to provide negative Covid-19 rapid test results to enter closed spaces.

Greek Tourism Minister Explains Plan for Zakynthos’ Shipwreck Site

Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias elaborated on plans to further develop one of Greece’s most popular sites, the Navagio Beach on Zakynthos.

Greece Aims for Total Tourism Restart in 2022, Says Minister Kikilias

“Our aim is in 2022 to move forward with a full tourism restart,” said Greece's tourism minister, Vassilis Kikilias, while speaking in parliament.

Tourism Ministry Pledges Funding for Thessaloniki Tourism Projects

The Greek Tourism Ministry has funding programs planned for infrastructure projects that will contribute to Thessaloniki’s tourism development.

Greece’s Parnassos, Vora-Kaimaktsalan Ski Centers Ready for Action

Two of Greece’s main ski centers, in Parnassos and Vora–Kaimaktsalan, have opened their gates to welcome winter tourists.

Greek Tourism Draft Law Prioritizes Restoring Zakynthos’ Shipwreck Site

A newly tabled draft law covering Greece’s tourism strategy is focused among others on restoring and upgrading the Navagio shipwreck site on Zakynthos.

Greece Tables Tourism Bill Focusing on DMOs and Wellness 

A new bill tabled in Greek parliament sets out the terms for the operation of destination management and promotion organizations (DMOs) in Greece.