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Chios to Host Annual Music Festival in August

The Chios Music Festival is returning to the Aegean island this summer with a redesigned artistic program focusing on Greek artists.

WTM’s London Travel Week Returns to Recover, Rebuild, Innovate

London Travel Week, an event of WTM London, will return in the fall to play a pivotal role in the recovery of the global travel and tourism industry.

Greek Hoteliers Call for Mandatory Covid-19 Testing

Greek hoteliers are urging the government to implement mandatory Covid-19 testing 72 hours ahead of travel to all incoming tourists.

Greek Hoteliers Expect 67% Drop in 2020 Turnover

Greek hoteliers are expecting to see their turnover drop by 67% this year with 6.4% opting to remain closed due to lagging demand and lack of liquidity.

Greece Extends Covid-19 Measures on Beaches to End of July

Greece will extend Covid-19 measures on organized beaches through to the end of the month and is considering banning local outdoor festivals in August.

GNTO: Dutch Tour Operators Confirm Interest for Greece

Dutch tourism professionals confirmed their interest for Greece, during a networking event held by the GNTO in The Hague, Netherlands.

Greece to Open its First Underwater Museum

Greece in August will open its first underwater museum off the coast of Peristera, an islet near Alonissos in the Sporades group.

Celestyal Adds ‘Costa Cruises’ Ship to Fleet

Celestyal Cruises has added a new ship to its fleet, the Costa NeoRomantica from Costa Cruises.

Greece Mulls Plan B in View of Rising Covid-19 Cases

Should “imported” Covid-19 cases continue to rise in Greece, the government will follow a Plan B that may include stricter measures to curb infection cases.

Lufthansa Group: 152 Weekly Flights to Greek Destinations

The Lufthansa Group is now offering 152 weekly flights to popular destinations in Greece including Athens, Thessaloniki and the Greek islands.

Air France Launches Paris-Thessaloniki Summer Route

Air France has launched a direct route connecting the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki with Paris in France with three flights per week.

Travelport: Free COVID-19 Smartpoint Plugin for Travel Agencies

Travelport has launched the COVID-19 Smartpoint Plugin that provides travel agencies with information on restrictions, lockdowns and measures across the globe.

Polismata Private Residences: Homeric Retreats in Kardamyli by Aria Hotels

Aria Hotels invites travelers to visit the Peloponnese and spend their summer holidays at its Polismata Private Residences in the area of ​​Kardamyli.

Hospitality Ambassadeurs: New Blog Presents the Best of Greek Tourism

Hospitality Ambassadeurs, a hospitality blog created by tourism and F&B professionals, has launched to promote the best of Greek tourism.

Santorini Experience 2020: Early Bird Registration Discount

Registration for the 6th “Santorini Experience” sports tourism event is open, with an early bird 25% discount valid until July 31.

Covid-19 Leads to €350m in Losses for Athens, Thessaloniki Hotels

Covid-19 has impacted the Greek hotel sector taking a 350-million-euro bite out of revenues for hotels in Athens and Thessaloniki.

Study: Greeks Fear New Austerity Measures Due to Covid-19

Greeks are concerned about the possible introduction of new austerity measures due to Covid-19, a new study has revealed.

Commission: €1.14bn to Support Greece’s Covid-hit SMEs

Approximately 90,000 small- and medium- sized enterprises in Greece will be able to tap into a total of 1.14 billion euros in funds released by the European Commission.

Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens Announces Reopening

The Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens will reopen its doors on July 15 after remaining closed for four months due to the Covid-19 health crisis.

Fresh Hotel Athens Reopens and Promises Guests a Safe Stay

Fresh Hotel Athens is ready to reopen its doors and welcome travelers to the Greek capital as of July 15.