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Airlines Want to Restart Travel with Joint US – EU Covid-19 Tests

Airline companies are calling on leaders to implement a common Covid-19 screening plan in efforts to resume travel between Europe and the US.

European Commission: Long Road Ahead for EU Recovery

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said planned cuts in the Union’s upcoming long-term budget will be a “difficult pill to swallow".

Athens Grand Walk Project to Evolve as Archaeological Park

A walkway unifying Athens' main monuments and landmarks will be included in the ambitious “Grand Walk” urban project of the Municipality of Athens.

Thessaloniki Promoted as Ideal City Break Destination for Romanian Travelers

National Geographic Traveler Romania recently presented Thessaloniki as an ideal nearby city break destination for Romanian travelers.

Radisson Blu Park Hotel in Athens Reopens to Visitors

The Radisson Blu Park Hotel Athens has reopened its doors and is committed to delivering a secure environment through health and safety protocols.

Casa Lucia on Corfu Opens and Puts Health First

The Casa Lucia, a hospitality complex consting of restored traditional cottages on the island of Corfu, has reopened to offer safe holidays to guests.

Poros to Host East Med Yacht Show 2020

The East Med Yacht Show 2020 event will take place at the port of Poros during September 18-20.

OECD: Covid-19 Shock Adds to Greece’s Challenges

Despite its swift and effective response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Greece must bolster its economy with added measures, according to the OECD.

Greece’s Tourism Receipts in May Suffer Covid-19 Blow

Due to the coronavirus crisis, Greece's travel receipts in May plummeted by 99.2% to 13 million euros from 1.56 billion euros during the same month last year.

Greek Tourism Gains Buzz on Chinese Social Media

Greek tourism recently gained buzz on Chinese social media through the online campaign #Thinkingofyou.

Greece is Number One in Europe for Secluded Beaches, Says Survey

Greece is home to more secluded beaches than anywhere in Europe, according to a survey by UK online travel agency loveholidays.

Out of the Blue, Capsis Elite Resort Opens its Private Peninsula on Crete

The Out of the Blue, Capsis Elite Resort has opened its doors to welcome travelers from all over the world to its luxury premises on Crete.

‘Vivere a Plakes’ is Welcoming Experiential Travelers to Milos

The Vivere a Plakes apartment hotel on Milos has opened its doors and is welcoming Greek and international travelers that search for experiential holidays.

City Unity College: Online Virtual Open Day for Hospitality & Tourism Studies

The Athens-based City Unity College on July 27 will host its first Online Virtual Open Day to present the programs of Hospitality & Tourism Studies offered by Swiss Alpine Center and Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Greece Presents Data on Positive Covid-19 Cases from Inbound Travel

Greek authorities have conducted 127,900 Covid-19 tests since July 1, when Greece opened its borders to tourists, recording 295 confirmed cases in travelers.

PM: Greece Gets €70bn in EU Covid-19 Recovery Funding

Greece secured at least €70 billion in funds to address the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic from an EU recovery plan of €750 billion agreed on in Brussels.

New Tourism Campaign Launches for South Aegean Islands

The South Aegean Region has launched a new digital campaign to promote the Greek islands of the Cyclades and the Dodecanese to European source markets.

Cyclades – Dodecanese Isles Winning Over Tourists After Covid-19

Between July 1-16, five Greek islands welcomed a total of 682 international flights and 89,560 travelers, according to data provided by the South Aegean Region.

Greece in Top 5 Most Searched Quarantine-free Destinations for Brits

Greece is among the top five most searched for quarantine-free destinations for British travelers, according to data provided by ESTA.

Greece’s AEGEAN Says Flight Activity Picking Up

Flight capacity for AEGEAN began to pick up gradually in June and July, paving the way for August, but is expected to remain significantly lower than usual.