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Greek Maritime Golf Event 2021 Ready to Kick Off

Everything is ready for the Greek Maritime Golf Event 2021 that will kick off on September 3 at Costa Navarino in Messinia.

Greece Mulls Mandatory Vaccination for Other Groups Fearing Covid-19 Surge in Fall

Greece is examining the possibility of extending mandatory Covid-19 vaccination for other professional groups, expecting a surge in cases in the fall.

Greece’s Magnesia Region Looks to Attract More Visitors from Poland

In efforts to attract more travelers from Poland to the area of Magnesia in central Greece, the GNTO and local authorities recently held a press trip for Polish media.

Santorini’s Katikies Kirini Hotel Achieves Health Security Verification

The Katikies Kirini hotel, located on Santorini, has become Sharecare Health Security Verified with Forbes Travel Guide.

IATA Backs EU Digital Covid Certificate as Global Standard

The EU Digital Covid Certificate could serve as a global standard for nations looking to implement digital vaccination certificates, according to IATA.

Autohellas Signs €180m Financing Agreement with JPMorgan Chase

Autohellas has signed a financing agreement with JPMorgan Chase for 180 million euros through securitization of lease receivables.

Emirates Helps Over 2 Million Customers Take More Control Over Their Travel Plans

Since March 2020, Emirates has helped over 2 million customers make multiple date or destination changes, or exchange their tickets for vouchers to be utilized for future travel.

ASTA: Greece & Cyprus Chapter Honored at 2021 Global Convention

The ASTA Greece & Cyprus Chapter has been honored as International Chapter of the Year by ASTA, the American Society of Travel Advisors.

Online Searches for Travel to Athens Increase in Summer, Says Survey

Online searches for accommodation in Athens picked up pace in July compared to the previous months, according to a survey conducted by Tourix.

Covid-19 Measures Announced for Messinia

Greek authorities have announced emergency Covid-19 restrictions for the region of Messinia in the Peloponnese, and extended measures for some areas of Crete.

Covid-19 Travel Restrictions Impact Int’l Deal-making Activity in Tourism

Deal-making activity in the global travel and tourism sector dropped by 6.8% in July compared to the previous month, affected by the ongoing Covid-19 travel restrictions, a GlobalData analysis found.

Alitalia Cancels All Flights after October 15

Alitalia has announced that it will no longer sell tickets for flights departing from 15 October, as the company has gone into extraordinary administration.

ITB Asia Virtual Conference to Share Insight on Future of Travel

The ITB Asia Virtual Conference 2021, scheduled to take place in October, will address some of the most pressing issues related to the future of the global travel industry.

Greece Named ‘Favorite Country’ at 2021 Global Traveler-The Trazees Awards

Greece has been announced “Favorite Country” at the 2021 Global Traveler - The Trazees awards.

Greece’s Loutraki to Host Gastronomy Festival in 2022

The Greek seaside town of Loutraki, in 2022 will host a gastronomy festival with the aim to introduce travelers to the region’s cuisine and products.

Travelport and Delta Air Lines Sign Agreement to Drive Industry Retailing Innovation

Delta Air Lines and Travelport have signed a global distribution agreement, designed to further enhance value-generation for the entire travel retailing ecosystem.

WTM London: Decision Makers from Over 80 Countries Join Buyers’ Club

Representatives from over 80 countries have signed up to the Buyers’ Club at WTM London, the leading travel trade show scheduled to take place in London, in November.

Covid-19: Germany to Designate Crete, South Aegean Islands as ‘High Risk’ Areas for Travel

Germany has announced that it will move Crete and the South Aegean islands on its Covid-19 “high risk” travel list as of August 24.

GNTO – Ryanair Partner to Promote Greek Tourism to UK, Germany and Italy

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and Ryanair will run a joint campaign with the aim to promote Greek destinations to the UK, Germany and Italy.

Study: Corfu is Europe’s Most Relaxing City Break Destination

Corfu is Europe's best destination for a wellness-inspired city break, according to a study by Radical Storage.