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Greece to Cover Covid-19 Tests for Company Staff

Companies in Greece with more than 20 employees are now eligible for free rapid testing for Covid-19.

Brown Hotels Acquires Three Properties in Loutraki Area

Brown Hotels has acquired three properties in the municipality of Loutraki - Perachora - Agioi Theodoroi in the Peloponnese in Greece.

EU and WHO Aiming for Universal Recognition of Health Certificates

The EU and the WHO are working to achieve the universal recognition of digital green certificates that will facilitate travel in the post-Covid-19 era.

New Covid-19 Support for 500,000 Greek Businesses

Greece has announced a new round of Covid-19 support measures for some 500,000 businesses and millions of employees.

Greek, Italian Tourism Ministers Commit to post-Covid Cooperation

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and his newly-appointed Italian counterpart Massimo Garavaglia have agreed to further strengthen bilateral ties between Greece and Italy.

Survey: Half of Brits in Favor of Covid-19 Vaccination Passport

Half of the British public would be in favor of the introduction of vaccination passports for international travel, according to a survey by YouGov.

France’s ‘Version Femina’ Magazine Explores the Creative Side of Athens

A feature published in the latest edition of “Version Femina”, a weekly French magazine for women, explores the creative side of Athens.

US Embassy Launches Video to Celebrate the Greek Revolution Bicentennial

The US Embassy in Athens has launched the first video of its new campaign, which aims to commemorate the bicentennial since the 1821 Greek War of Independence.

ITB Berlin: Int’l Tourism Spending to Reach pre-Covid-19 Levels in 3 to 5 Years

International tourism spending is expected to reach pre-Covid-19 crisis levels in 3 to 5 years, according to a Euromonitor survey presented at ITB Berlin 2021.

Greece Eager to Open Retail, Get the Economy Going

Greek authorities plan to re-open the retail market at the end of the March, hoping to salvage the Orthodox Easter season ahead of the tourism season scheduled to open by May 14.

Celestyal Cruises to Start Sailings for 2021 on May 29

Celestyal will start its 2021 cruises on May 29, instead of late April, after Greek authorities announced plans for the reopening of tourism by May 14.

DRV: German Demand for Travel to Greece is High for Summer 2021

Demand for Greek destinations remains high among German travelers for the 2021 summer season, says DRV President Norbert Fiebig.

Greece Planning to Re-open Shops and Restaurants

Greek authorities are planning to gradually lift Covid-19 restrictions and allow retail shops and restaurants to re-open in the coming weeks.

‘Greek Summer is a State of Mind’ Campaign Honored at Japanese Tourism Film Festival

Greece’s 2020 tourism campaign, “Greek summer is a state of mind”, clinched two awards at the Japan World’s Tourism Film Festival.

VLM Travel to Present New Services and Activities at ITB Berlin NOW 2021

VLM Travel, a DMC based on the Greek island of Andros, will present its new services and tourism activities during the ITB Berlin NOW 2021 virtual tourism expo.

Greece to Show its Best at ITB Berlin 2021 Virtual Tourism Expo

Greece is ready to show its best at the virtual ITB Berlin 2021 travel and tourism trade show that will take place during March 9-12.

EU Auditors Probe the Protection of Air Passenger Rights During Covid-19

The European Court of Auditors has launched an audit to assess whether the Commission was safeguarding the rights of air passengers during the Covid-19 crisis.

Greek Yachting to See Promotion in Upcoming Campaign

Yachting is among the tourism sectors that the Greek National Tourism Organization will promote through its three-year campaign.

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.

Avance Car Rental Company Takes Part in ITB Berlin 2021 Virtual Event

Greek car rental company Avance will take part in the ITB Berlin 2021 travel and tourism expo that is scheduled to run online during March 9-12.