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Greece’s MICE Organizers Still Waiting for Health Protocols

Greek organizers of events and conferences are calling on the government to announce health protocols so the MICE tourism sector can restart operations.

Posted On 06 May 2021

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Paros Airport Aiming to Become International Gateway

The Paros Municipality is aiming to turn the island’s upgraded airport into an international gateway.

Posted On 06 May 2021

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Event: Thessaloniki Travel Professionals to ‘Connect’ with Hosted Buyers from 15 Countries

Tourism professionals from Thessaloniki and 15 foreign countries will have the opportunity to network at the online ‘CΟΝΝΕCT Tourism & Travel Event’ to be held next week.

Posted On 06 May 2021

, By Eleftheria Pantziou

PM: Greece Ready to Open to Travelers with Tried and Tested Protocols

Greece is ready to welcome travelers in safety this summer, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis told leaders of the Smart Covid-19 Management Group.

Posted On 05 May 2021

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Facilitating Greece – Germany Summer Travel Tops Ministers’ Talks

Ways to enable travel between Greece and Germany topped the agenda of talks between the tourism ministers of the two countries.

Posted On 05 May 2021

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Tourism Recovery, Restoring Trust Top G20 Agenda

Enabling safe mobility and aiding tourism industry recovery were among the issues discussed during a recent G20 meeting of tourism ministers.

Posted On 05 May 2021

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Airlines Warn High Cost of Covid-19 Testing Could Delay Tourism Recovery

The high cost of Covid-19 testing requirements could thwart the tourism industry’s recovery, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Posted On 05 May 2021

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Elefsina Archaeological Site Upgrade to be Completed in 2022

Works for the upgrade of the Elefsina archaeological site, located near Athens, are expected to be completed by 2022.

Posted On 05 May 2021

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Alonissos Mayor Calls for Creation of ‘One of a Kind’ Underwater Archaeological Park

Alonissos Mayor Petros Vafinis has proposed the creation of an underwater archaeological park – the first of its kind in Greece.

Posted On 05 May 2021

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Europe’s Lawmakers Agree to Terms of ‘EU Covid-19 Certificate’ for Travel

The EU Covid-19 Certificate, a document enabling EU-wide restriction-free travel, has inched closer to materialization after the European Parliament agreed to the basic terms.

Posted On 29 Apr 2021

, By Maria Paravantes

Greece Says Covid-19 Protection Action Plan in Place at All Popular Tourist Spots

The Greek Health Ministry has an action plan that includes emergency transport from remote islands and a high number of medical professionals stationed at health facilities at popular tourist destinations.

Posted On 29 Apr 2021

, By Maria Paravantes

Greek Hotels Have No Liquidity to Re-open Operations, Says Federation

Some two weeks ahead of Greece’s official opening to tourists, the country’s hoteliers are calling on the government to take action and support the Covid-19-hit sector.

Posted On 29 Apr 2021

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Greek Hoteliers Request Covid-19 PCR Tests for Child Passengers Over 12

Greek hoteliers are citing the financial burden of PCR testing for children over five (from the previous 12) under the currently announced Covid-19 rules for travelers entering Greece.

Posted On 29 Apr 2021

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Aegean Airlines Airbus A320 At Santorini International Airport In Greece

Final Data: Greece Arrivals, Travel Receipts Take a Blow in 2020

Arrivals and travel receipts in Greece took a massive blow last year hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to final tourism data for 2020.

Posted On 28 Apr 2021

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Ithaki, Kefalonia to Focus on Alternative Tourism

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to establish Ithaki and Kefalonia as alternative tourism destinations, according to Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.

Posted On 28 Apr 2021

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WTTC: Greece is the Global Covid-19 Crisis Management Champion

Greece was awarded by the World Travel & Tourism Council for its efforts in addressing the Covid-19 pandemic and safely re-opening to tourists.

Posted On 27 Apr 2021

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Covid-19: Greeks Eagerly Await for Easing of Movement Restrictions

Greeks are eagerly waiting for authorities to ease Covid-19 measures after Easter and allow non-essential movement into or out of municipalities and domestic travel.

Posted On 27 Apr 2021

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Airlines Urge Countries to Apply WHO Covid-19 Travel Management Proposals

The global airlines industry is calling on governments to comply with Covid-19 recommendations on international travel from the World Health Organization (WHO).

Posted On 27 Apr 2021

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