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Italians will Book Travel to Greece ‘at the Last Minute’, Say Experts

Travel from Italy to Greece in summer 2021 will depend on last-minute bookings, according to Italian tourism professionals.

Crete Launches Greece’s First Site for Digital Nomads

The Region of Crete has launched Greece's first website for digital nomads, aiming to attract remote workers to the island.

Greece’s Untapped Tourism Products Analyzed

Religious travel, gastronomy, history and mythology are among the untapped tourism products that Greece should promote to attract more travelers.

Crete’s Rethymnon Becomes ‘Bike Friendly’ Destination

The city of Rethymnon on Crete has received the "Bike Friendly" seal by NatTour and the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature.

The Telegraph Highlights 15 ‘Perfect’ Greek Islands for post-Covid Travel

The Telegraph has highlighted 15 Greek islands as the "perfect" destinations for post-Covid-19 travel.

Attica Region’s Digital Tourism Campaign Honored at IAB MIXX Awards 2020

The digital tourism campaign of the Attica Region won three honors at the IAB MIXX Awards 2020.

National Geographic Gives 6 Countries a ‘Tour’ of Alonissos’ Underwater Museum

National Geographic is offering its readers in six countries a complete introduction to Greece's first underwater museum, located near the island of Alonissos.

Applications Open for Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism Awards 2021

Applications have opened for the ECTN Awards - Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism 2021, the European Travel Commission (ETC) has announced.

Athens Hotels Score High for Covid-19 Safety Measures

International and Greek travelers gave Athens hotels a high rating for the Covid-19 safety measures implemented in 2020, a GBR survey has revealed.

Greece Can Count on ‘Friendly Taxation’ to Boost Tourism

Implementing an attractive tax policy can a go a long way towards boosting tourism to Greece, say finance and tourism experts.

Low-cost Airlines Will Lead post-Covid-19 Recovery, Says Survey

The low-cost airline model will lead post-Covid-19 recovery and help revitalize demand, according to a GlobalData survey.

GNTO-Greek Hotel Chamber Partnership to Take Off at ITB Virtual Expo 2021

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels have announced a partnership that will launch in March at the ITB Berlin 2021 virtual event.

TripAdvisor: Beaches in Greece on World’s and Europe’s Best Lists for 2021

Four of Greece's most popular beaches, located on Crete and Milos, are included on TripAdvisor's lists of the Top 25 Beaches in the World and in Europe for 2021.

Greece’s Stand Among ‘Most Visited’ at Romania’s TTR Virtual Expo 2021

Greece was among the three most popular destinations of Romania's TTR Virtual Expo 2021, which attracted a total of 33,000 visitors.

Tourism Minister Invites Digital Nomads to Work from Greece

Greece stands to gain approximately 1.6 billion euros in a year if it manages to attract digital nomads, says Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Coronavirus Puts Athens’ Hospitality Market on Hold

The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, international travel restrictions and low demand have put Athens’ hospitality market on hold.

Athens Hoteliers President Agrees for Covid-19 Vaccination Certificates for Travel

Vaccination certificates could positively affect the intention of people to travel, enhance safety and simplify procedures, according to the president of Athens' hoteliers, Lambrini Karanasiou-Zoulovits.

Athens-Attica Hotels Report €700m Revenue Loss in 2020 Due to Covid-19

Attica's hotels in 2020 saw a revenue loss of 700 million euros after a severe drop of arrivals and occupancy rates due to Covid-19.

GNTO Aims to Give Greek Gastronomy the Attention it Deserves

The Greek National Tourism Organization is looking into ways to promote Greek gastronomy and connect local cuisine and products with tourism.

Greek Startup ‘Clio Muse Tours’ Among 25 Winners of UNWTO’s SDGs Competition

Greek startup Clio Muse Tours is among the 25 winners of the UNWTO's SDGs Global Startup Competition.