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Greek Hoteliers Chief Calls for Common EU Plan to Ensure Safe Travel

An EU plan for travel would ensure the free movement of people amid the Covid-19 pandemic, says Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios.

Ambassador Pyatt Announces US Campaign to Commemorate Greece’s Bicentennial

US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt has announced the launch of a year-long campaign by the US Mission to commemorate the 200 years since the Greek War of Independence.

Life-size Replica of Athens’ Herodion Shines at China’s Harbin Ice Festival

An impressive life-size replica of Athens’ Herod Atticus Odeon, made exclusively of ice, is on display at the Harbin International Ice & Snow Festival in China.

Greece Air Traffic Nosedives to 30-year Low in 2020

Air traffic to Greece in 2020 dropped to a record 30-year low of 19.7 million arrivals as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

Greek Coastal Shipping Sector Sees Challenging Year Ahead

Greece's coastal shipping sector is up against a number of challenges ahead of the 2021 tourism season, according to a survey by IOBE.

Travelers Must Have Negative Covid-19 Test Result to Enter England

Passengers arriving from all international destinations to England, as of Friday, January 15, will be required to present a negative Covid-19 test.

IATA Calls for Testing, Prepares to Rollout Travel Pass App

IATA is calling for the opening of borders with Covid-19 testing or vaccinations while preparing for the full rollout of its "Travel Pass" app.

Athens’ First Sunrise for 2021 Featured on Chinese Social Media

Chinese social media users on New Year’s Day had the opportunity to admire Athens’ first sunrise for 2021 through an online campaign that ran on Wechat.

Greece’s Passenger Shipping Sector Sees Heavy Revenue Loss in 2020

Greece’s passenger shipping sector has been severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic with lost revenue expected to exceed 300 million euros in 2020.

AEGEAN Introduces New Voucher Option for Greater Flexibility

AEGEAN is introducing a new voucher option for passengers who want to voluntarily cancel their ticket due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.

Sabre and Travelgenio Expand Partnership to Fuel Long-term Growth

Sabre Corporation and Travelgenio have expanded their partnership in virtual payment technologies with the aim to achieve long-term growth.

Sommet Education: New Blended Learning Programs for Bachelor and Master Students

Sommet Education is reinforcing its study portfolio with a wide range of flexible learning solutions including blended learning programs.

Covid-19: Strict Lockdown Restrictions Extended for West Attica, Kozani, Kalymnos

The stricter lockdown restrictions imposed on the prefecture of West Attica, the regional units of Kozani and Rodopi, and on the island of Kalymnos have been extended until January 18.

Athens Airport: Passenger Traffic Drops 68.4% in 2020

Passenger traffic at Athens Airport dropped by 68.4 percent in 2020, compared to 2019, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on air travel.

Landmark Greek Museums and Archaeological Sites to Get Free WiFi

Visitors at 25 landmark archaeological sites and museums across Greece will soon have the opportunity to enjoy free wireless internet service (WiFi).

Autohellas-Hertz Named ‘True Leader’ of the Greek Economy by ICAP

Autohellas-Hertz has been named a “True Leader" of the Greek Economy at the annual awards of consulting and research services group ICAP.

Greece: 7-day Quarantine for Passengers Arriving from Abroad

All travelers arriving to Greece from abroad must self-isolate for 7 days, according to a new directive issued by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

Covid-19: Greece Extends Lockdown Measures Until January 18

Greece is extending its lockdown measures until Monday, January 18, Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias has announced.

Greek Consumer Confidence Picks Up Marginally in December

Greek consumer confidence picked up slightly in December, as the economic climate index reached 91.5 points against 91.0 points in November 2020, according the IOBE think tank.

IATA: Passenger Demand Recovery Grinds to a Halt in November 2020

Τhe recovery in passenger demand came to a halt in November 2020, as governments responded to new Covid-19 outbreaks with severe travel restrictions, IATA said.