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Greece Headlines Sweden’s Travel News Market 2022

Images and colors of Greece were seen throughout the Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre during the recent Travel News Market event in Sweden.

European Travel Agents See Greece’s Sustainable Tourism Side

European travel agents had the chance to learn about Greece’s sustainable tourism side through four webinars organized this month by ECTAA and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Sweden’s ‘First Class Magazine’ Highlights Greece as Ski Destination

Sweden’s ‘First Class Magazine’ highlights Greece as an ideal destination for winter sports.

Warner Bros Selects Rhodes as Filming Location of ‘The Bachelor’

Warner Bros has selected the Greek island of Rhodes as the filming location of its reality TV dating show “The Bachelor”.

Scandinavians Keen on Visiting Greece with Covid-19 Test or Vaccination Certificate

Scandinavians are willing to travel to Greece this year, either with a negative Covid-19 PCR test or a vaccination certificate.

GNTO Promotes Greek Gastronomy and Wines to Sweden

Greece’s gastronomy and wines were promoted to Sweden through an extensive feature in Swedish online magazine Countrysmart.

Saudi Arabia Bans Entry for Travelers from 20 Countries

Saudi Arabia has temporarily banned entry to its territory for travelers from 20 countries, aiming to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the country.

Komotini Receives Special Honor for Accessibility Initiatives

Komotini in northern Greece received a special mention at the 2021 Access City Award for its efforts to ensure equal access to city life for people with disabilities.

Covid-19: Greece Joins rescEU Medical Equipment Reserve

Greece has joined the rescEU medical equipment reserve program, building up stocks of critical medical supplies to confront the coronavirus pandemic.

Negative Covid-19 Test Mandatory for Entry to Greece from Five Countries

Greece will require a negative Covid-19 test for travelers entering the country from Sweden, Czech Republic, Belgium, Spain and The Netherlands as of August 17.

Greece Extends Flight Ban for Turkey, UK Until July 15

Greece has extended the temporary suspension of flights from/to Turkey and the United Kingdom until July 15.

Greece May Restrict Entry of Flights from Specific Countries After July 1

Greece, after July 1 when it officially opens to tourists, may keep its skies off limits to flights from a number of countries that have increased cases of Covid-19.

GNTO Targets Senior Travelers in Scandinavia

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is promoting Greece as a silver tourism destination to tour operators in Scandinavia.

Crete Wins Title of ‘Best Region’ at Greek Travel Awards in Scandinavia

Crete won three awards, including a gold for being voted "Best Region" in Greece, at the 1st Greek Travel Awards held in Stockholm, Sweden.

Aqua Vista Hotels Wins Four Awards in Stockholm

Aqua Vista Hotels received four prestigious awards for select properties within its extensive portfolio of over 35 hotels, at the Greek Travel Awards, held recently in Stockholm, Sweden.

Samos Named ‘Best Island Destination’ at Scandinavia’s Greek Travel Awards

Scandinavian travelers voted for Samos as Greece's "Best Island Destination" at the Greek Travel Awards held in Stockholm, Sweden.

Scandinavian Travelers Award Favorite Destinations, Hotels in Greece

Travelers from Scandinavia awarded their favorite destinations and accommodation facilities in Greece at the 1st Greek Travel Awards.

Sabre Appoints Andreas Syrigos as Regional Director for Nordics, Greece and Cyprus

Sabre has announced that Andreas Syrigos will take an expanded role to lead its Travel Network business in the Nordics, having already achieved tremendous growth during his leadership of Greece and Cyprus.

Greece Loses One Place on Henley Passport Index 2018

Greece lost one place year-on-year on the Henley Passport Index for 2018, ranking seventh among 199 countries, with its citizens enjoying visa-free access to 171 countries.

Panorama World Exhibition: Greece to Show its Best in Stockholm in Feb 2018

A new international tourism exhibition will take place in February 2018 in Stockholm, Sweden, entitled "Panorama World Festival".