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Brexit Effect on Global Travel Still to Come, Says Report

The full impact of Brexit on the global travel industry has not yet been felt, according to the findings of a report released during the WTM London expo.

Explore and Stay in Athens the ‘Divani’ Way!

The Divani Collection Hotels, one of the top luxury hotel chains in Greece, gives potential travelers some tips on what to see, where to eat and where to stay while in Athens.

Greeks and Covid-19 Vaccine: 11% are Hesitant to Get the Jab, 8% Say ‘No’

Eleven percent of Greeks appear hesitant to get the Covid-19 vaccine while eight percent are “refusers” (anti-vaxxers) and do not intend to get the jab.

Greece a Leading Choice for European Travelers Seeking to Get Away by March

Greece is among the Top 5 destinations of choice for Europeans hoping to take a holiday by March, the latest European Travel Commission survey says.

Reminder of Greece’s Covid-19 Travel Rules for Domestic Flights

The Greek authorities have issued a reminder of the Covid-19 rules that travelers must follow when on domestic flights to all destinations in Greece.

Booking.com: 7 Predictions for the Triumphant Return of Travel in 2022

Booking.com has made seven predictions on the way people will reignite the travel spark in 2022.

Greece Attracts 8.6 Million Tourists in January-August, Sees Revenue Reach €6.6 Billion

Greece in January-August welcomed over 8.6 million inbound travelers, pulling in tourism revenue that reached almost half of the total earnings of 2019.

Greece’s Aviation Authority Extends Covid-19 Rules for Int’l Travelers

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has extended the Covid-19 rules that travelers from abroad must follow to enter Greece.

Searches for Greece Still Strong Among Fall Travelers

Demand for travel to Greece remains robust with all the more travelers choosing to visit in the fall, according to a study carried out by Tourix.

Entering Greece: Covid-19 Travel Rules Extended

All of Greece’s Covid-19 travel rules for international flights and passengers have been extended.

Air France Wins Four Skytrax World Airline Awards for 2021

Air France received four honors at the World Airline Awards 2021, organized by international air transport rating organisation Skytrax.

Jet2 to Increase Weekly Flights to Northern Greece in 2022

UK leisure travel group Jet2 in 2022 it will increase its weekly direct flights from England to Thessaloniki’s Makedonia International Airport in Northern Greece.

DiscoverEU: Commission to Give 60,000 Free Travel Rail Passes to Young Europeans

The Commission will provide free travel rail passes to 60,000 young Europeans aged from 18 to 20 years, as part of the DiscoverEU initiative.

Greece Keeps Covid-19 Air Travel Rules Unchanged

The Covid-19 rules that international travelers must follow to enter Greece have been extended, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

Greek Firm GEK TERNA Sole Shareholder in Ellinikon Casino Project

Greek company GEK TERNA now stands alone in the development of the integrated casino complex at Ellinikon after US-based investors MGE decided to withdraw from the process.

Flying to Greece? Here’s What You Need to Know

The Covid-19 rules that all passengers from abroad must follow to enter Greece have been extended, according to an update by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA).

Thessaloniki’s Exhibitions will Take Place as Planned Despite Covid ‘Red’ Status

TIF-Helexpo’s upcoming exhibitions in Thessaloniki will take place as planned despite the city going ‘red’ on Greece’s Covid-19 risk-assessment map.

Thessaloniki Still Struggling to Increase Hotel Stays

Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest city, is struggling to attract visitors, recording only 531,806 overnight stays in the first 8 months of the year, down by 0.04% over the same period in 2020.

US Travelers in Favor of Int’l Vaccination Passports, Says Survey

The majority of US travelers believe vaccination passports should be required for international travel, says a survey by OAG.

SKY express Announces Direct Flights from Thessaloniki to Larnaca, Cyprus

SKY express announced it will begin flying direct from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Larnaca, Cyprus, four times a week, commencing on October 31.