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Halkidiki Tourism Professionals May Cover 50% of Covid-19 Testing Costs for Tourists

Tourism professionals in Halkidiki, Northern Greece, are examining the possibility of paying for part of the cost of Covid-19 testing for tourists.

Greek Hotels Next in Line for Covid-19 Support

The Greek government will release a new round of Covid-19 support measures and “green” incentives for hotels.

TUI’s Payments Delay Upsets Greek Hoteliers

Greek hoteliers are claiming their businesses are at stake, after TUI issued contract amendments that will delay payment for accommodation booked at Greek hotels this year.

Grigoris Tasios to Serve Second Term as President of Hellenic Hoteliers Federation

Greek hotelier Grigoris Tasios has been elected to serve a second term as the president of the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation.

Greek Hoteliers Honored for Supporting Entrepreneurship

Greek hoteliers Aristotelis Thomopoulos, Sakellarios Soulounias and Constantinos Leventis have been honored for their dedication to entrepreneurship and to the protection of hoteliers' rights.

Greek Hoteliers See Dismal Year Ahead Due to Covid-19

Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios has painted a gloomy picture for Greece’s hospitality sector, which has been hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greece Presents Data on Positive Covid-19 Cases from Inbound Travel

Greek authorities have conducted 127,900 Covid-19 tests since July 1, when Greece opened its borders to tourists, recording 295 confirmed cases in travelers.

Cyclades – Dodecanese Isles Winning Over Tourists After Covid-19

Between July 1-16, five Greek islands welcomed a total of 682 international flights and 89,560 travelers, according to data provided by the South Aegean Region.

Greece Announces Additional Covid-19 Border Measures

Greek authorities have announced additional Covid-19 measures at Greece's borders in view of rising arrivals by land.

Greek Hoteliers Demand Unified Covid-19 Approach

Citing a drop in bookings in Northern Greece, hoteliers are calling for a single unified Covid-19 approach that will not impact arrivals to the country.

Greek Hoteliers Call for Mandatory Covid-19 Testing

Greek hoteliers are urging the government to implement mandatory Covid-19 testing 72 hours ahead of travel to all incoming tourists.

Greek Hoteliers Call for Liquidity Measures to ‘Survive’ Season

Greek hoteliers are calling for liquidity measures so that they can continue running their businesses despite the sharp decline in arrivals due to Covid-19.

Greek Hoteliers and Tour Operators at Odds Over Covid-19 Cancelations

Greek hoteliers are calling on the Tourism Ministry to resolve payment and booking issues that have arisen with tour operators in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels Donates €1m to Fight Against Covid-19

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels will donate 1 million euros to support Greece's healthcare system in its battle against the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

Greek Hoteliers Set Sights on Epiphany Weekend Arrivals

Greece’s hoteliers are betting on arrivals for the three-day Epiphany holiday to increase occupancy levels and boost revenues.

Greek Hoteliers Expect 2020 to Be a Challenging Year for Tourism

The new year is expected to be one with many challenges for Greek tourism, according to the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation.

Travelbook Group Presents ‘One-stop Shop’ Services to Greek Hoteliers

Travelbook Group presented its products and services at the 35th Philoxenia International Tourism Exhibition in Thessaloniki.

Phocuswright to Share Expertise at Greek Hotel Chamber’s Forum in Athens

Travel industry research authority Phocuswright will share its expertise with Greek hoteliers at the upcoming 3rd International Hospitality Forum in Athens.

TUI Aims to Fill ‘Gap’ Thomas Cook Left in Greek Hotels

TUI is looking to pick up the pieces from the collapse of Thomas Cook, which left behind thousands of stranded tourists and lost hotel bookings in many countries, including Greece.

Thomas Cook Collapse: Useful Info for Hoteliers, Tourists in Greece

The Greek Tourism Ministry released information for hotels in Greece that are hosting Thomas Cook customers from Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium.