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Greece in Process of Forming 10-year Strategic Plan for Tourism

Greece is in the process of putting a 10-year strategic plan for tourism in place following its performance as a safe destination in summer 2020.

Greek Tourism’s Theoharis and Konsolas Enter Precautionary Quarantine

Greece's tourism minister, Harry Theoharis, and deputy minister, Manos Konsolas, have gone into quarantine after meeting with a ministry associate who later tested positive for Covid-19.

Greece and Saudi Arabia Agree to Deepen Ties Through Tourism

The Greek tourism minister and his Saudi Arabia counterpart discussed strengthening ties through tourism and investments as well as ways to address the Covid-19 crisis.

Greek Travel Agents Seek Support to Survive Covid-19

Greek travel agents are seeking government support to shore up liquidity and cover operating costs amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greek Tourism Ministry and Hellenic Chamber of Hotels Focus on CSR in Hospitality

The Greek Tourism Ministry and the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels have launched a cooperation that is expected to further strengthen the country's hospitality offering.

Parliament Approves Greek Tourism Agreements with Portugal, Egypt, Cyprus and Kazakhstan

The Greek parliament has approved agreements on tourism issues between Greece and four countries.

Greece Calls for Common EU Protocols and Pre-flight Covid-19 Tests in Air Travel Process

Common EU travel protocols and pre-departure testing are key for aviation to begin to recover in 2021 from the dire effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greek Island Chios to Receive More Tourism Promotion

The Greek Tourism Ministry is planning additional actions to further enhance the tourism promotion of the northeast Aegean island of Chios.

Brits Looking Towards Greece for 2021 Spring, Summer Travel

Despite a general hesitation for travel in the post-Covid-19 era, British travelers are showing an interest in spending their holidays in Greece next year, according to ABTA.

Attracting Tourism Investments from the Arab World a Priority for Greece

Strengthening cooperation with the Arab world to attract tourism investments and more tourists to Greece is a priority for the country's Tourism Ministry.

WTM Virtual Day 1 Focuses on the Travel Industry’s Future

The first day of WTM Virtual on November 9 pulled together ministers, travel leaders, entrepreneurs, experts and researchers to discuss the future of the travel industry in the post-Covid-19 era.

Greece Prepares Tourism Plan for Quake-hit Samos

The Greek Tourism Ministry is planning actions to promote the quake-hit island of Samos as a tourist destination in the coming year.

GNTO Takes Part in Virtual Greek Tourism Workshop for Danish Market

The GNTO is taking part in the 1st Virtual Greek Alternative Tourism & Gastronomy Workshop that is focusing on the Danish market.

Leading Tour Operators May Extend Greek Tourism Season into Winter

Leading international tour operators are considering to extend the Greek tourism season into winter, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Greece Looks to Extend Operation of ‘Quarantine Hotels’

The Greek Tourism Ministry submitted a legislative amendment in Parliament which foresees Greece's "quarantine hotels" extending their operation until late November.

Greece Tables EU-wide Rapid Testing Proposal to Restart Travel

Greece is calling for the implementation of rapid testing for Covid-19 at all European airports in order to enable travel and ensure the safety of travelers.

Global Tourism Voices Say ‘Coordination’ is Needed for Recovery from Covid-19

Tourism's recovery from Covid-19 needs strong coordination that will accelerate the lifting of travel restrictions, ensure safe travel and support businesses and jobs.

Repositioning Greece After Covid-19 a Priority for Tourism Ministry

The Greek Tourism Ministry is working with marketing experts Repositioning Greece to formulate a comeback strategy in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis.

Greece Announces New Marina in Halkidiki

A new marina to go up in the area of Sithonia in Halkidiki, Northern Greece, has received the green light following a joint ministerial decision.

European Travel Agents Send Message from Athens: ‘Traveling is Safe’

European travel agents’ and tour operators’ recently met in Athens and sent the message that traveling is safe in Covid-19 times if hygiene safety measures are respected.