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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.

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.

ANEK Lines Donates Tablets to Students of Chania, Crete

ANEK Lines has donated tablet devices to the students of the Chania Municipality to support their access to the Greek Education Ministry’s tele-education program.

Greek Tourism Ministry/GNTO Voted ‘World’s Leading Tourist Board’ at WTA 2020

The Greek Tourism Ministry and the GNTO have won the "World's Leading Tourist Board" title at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2020.

Cruise Industry to Lose Almost $20bn Due to Covid-19 Pandemic

The entire cruise industry is expected to lose almost $20 billion in revenue amid the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, a 71% plunge year-over-year.

Greek PM Briefed on Safety Steps of Thessaloniki’s Mediterranean Palace Hotel

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the Mediterranean Palace Hotel during his official visit to Thessaloniki.

New Campaign to Put Greece’s Outdoor Activities in Spotlight

Greek tourism promotion body Marketing Greece is planning a new campaign to promote the outdoor tourism activities offered in Greece.

Two Luxury Hotels Announced for Hellinikon Project by Lamda and TEMES

Lamda Development and TEMES have entered a strategic agreement to develop two state-of-the-art luxury hotels as part of the Hellinikon project in Greece.

Rebuilding Air Connectivity: Routes and ACI World Partner to Help Airports

Routes and ACI World have partnered to provide guidance for airports at a world level to help them recover from the Covid-19 crisis.

Tinos Municipality Takes Tourism Forward with Technology

The Tinos Municipality has launched two new tourism applications for smartphones, aiming to facilitate travelers and create unique holiday experiences.

ITB India Goes All-virtual for 2021 Event

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 travel restrictions, the inaugural ITB India will take place as an entirely virtual event during April 7 - 9, 2021.

Greece Extends Second Lockdown Until December 7

Greece's second nationwide lockdown will be extended until December 7 in efforts to limit the spread of Covid-19 in the country.

Passenger Traffic Down by 81% at European Airports

Passenger traffic at European airports has decreased by 81 percent as a result of quarantine-based travel restrictions, ACI Europe said.

HotelBrain Joins Forces with Sky Express Owner to Form New Travel Packages for Greece

HotelBrain and the owner of Greek airline Sky Express have partnered to form attractive travel packages for Greek destinations aimed at both travelers and tourism professionals.

UNWTO’s Global Tourism Plastics Initiative Gaining Ground

The UNWTO's Global Tourism Plastics Initiative has welcomed 26 new signatories, including businesses and organizations from every part of the tourism value chain.

Italy’s La Repubblica Lauds Greek Island Lipsi

A music video released to promote the Greek island of Lipsi is featured in an extensive article of Italy's daily newspaper La Repubblica.

New Faces: Alexandros Roumpakis, Digital Project & Hospitality Operations Manager of rapidbounce

GTP introduces Alexandros Roumpakis, Digital Project & Hospitality Operations Manager of rapidbounce, a Greek hospitality consulting company that offers marketing services to hotels.

Skiathos Upgrades Tourism Experience with Free WiFi

The Municipality of Skiathos has upgraded the tourism experience offered on the island through the EU's WiFi4EU free connectivity program.