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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.

Skiathos Municipality to Launch Redesigned Trail Network, New App in 2021

The Municipality of Skiathos in 2021 will launch its redesigned trail network of 15 routes and a new digital application for hikers.

Study: Greece – Spain Tourist Spending Disparity

INSETE, the Greek Tourism Confederation’s research body, has released a study that compares the average spending per tourist in both Greece and Spain in 2018 and 2019.

Acropolis Gets Wheelchair Lift, Now Accessible to Disabled Visitors

Visitors with mobility issues will now have access to the Acropolis monuments in Athens thanks to a new lift and specially designed paths.

Digital Transformation to Spearhead Greece’s Tourism Development, Say Experts

Digital transformation has profoundly affected the tourism industry and is spearheading developments in the sector amid the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Greek experts.

GNTO to Boost Greek Tourism Development Through Research and Studies

The GNTO has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the University of Thessaly to support tourism development through scientific research and studies.

Athens Municipality Aiming to Make Greek Capital a City Accessible to All

The Municipality of Athens has announced a number of actions focused on improving the every life of persons with disabilities in the Greek capital.

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.

Uncharted Escapes Wins Travel & Hospitality Award for 2021

Uncharted Escapes, a Greek travel experience provider, is among the winners of the 2021 European Travel Awards program of the Travel & Hospitality Awards.

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.

Corfu and Heraklion Team Up with GSTC and CLIA for Sustainable Tourism Development

Local authorities on Corfu and Heraklion, Crete, have teamed up with CLIA and GSTC to draw up a plan for sustainable tourism development.

Seajets Supports European Rally Champion 2020

Seajets once again supported Russian rally driver Alexey Lukyanuk, who was announced winner of the 2020 European Rally Championship (ERC).

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.

Zeus International Adds More Hotels to Portfolio in Italy

Zeus International now has a total of six hotels in its portfolio in Italy, including the Grand Hotel Savoia, a Radisson Collection Hotel, in the Italian Alps.

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.

Covid-19 Nearly Halts 10-month International Arrivals to Greece

During the January-October 2020 period, the number of international arrivals to Greece by land and air fell to 8.27 million, according to INSETE data.

IATA Calls on Governments to Support Sustainable Aviation Fuel

IATA is calling on governments worldwide to support the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel as a critical step to cut net emissions.

Athens’ Pavlos Bakoyannis Park Reopens to Residents

The Pavlos Bakoyannis Park in Athens has reopened to the public following a major cleanup operation.

Restoration Works Continue at Sikyona Ancient Theater and Messini Archaeological Site

Works for the restoration of Greece's Sikyona Ancient Theater and the archaeological site of Messini will continue after the two projects secured funding of 520,000 euros.