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Rhodes Hotel Managers Association Elects New Board of Directors

The Rhodes Hotel Managers Association has announced its new Board of Directors and will plan actions for the upcoming summer season.

Mediterranean Palace Hotel Gets Green Key Award for Sustainability Program

Thessaloniki’s Mediterranean Palace Hotel has been awarded the Greek Key eco-label for its sustainable tourism practices and eco-friendly management.

Commission: Lockdowns to Weigh on Greek Economy

Continuous measures to address Covid-19 are expected to weigh on Greece’s recovery, according to the European Commission.

Covid-19: Wider Athens Goes High Risk Red on ECDC Map 

Greece's Attica region, which includes Athens, has been labeled “red” on the weekly European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) Covid-19 map.

Greek Finance Ministry Extends Deadlines for Tax Debt Payments

Greek taxpayers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic will have until the end of the year to pay their dues, according to the Finance Ministry.

Athens Aims to Emerge as Top Health & Wellness Destination in post-Covid-19 Era

Athens could emerge as a top health and wellness tourism destination in the post-Covid-19 era, thanks to its climate, infrastructure and professionals, according to experts.

Kefalonia Voted 7th European Best Destination for 2021

The Greek island of Kefalonia, with a total of 36,551 votes, ranks seventh on the list of the European Best Destinations for 2021.

Survey: Covid-19 Vaccines Paramount for US Travel Industry Recovery

The role of vaccination in the recovery of US travel and tourism from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is considered paramount, a survey by Destination Analysts reveals.

Greek PM Forecasts Easter Opening for Tourism

Vaccinations are key to returning to normalcy which includes opening borders to tourists, said Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who is forecasting improved conditions in spring.

Greek Hotels Next in Line for Covid-19 Support

The Greek government will release a new round of Covid-19 support measures and “green” incentives for hotels.

Greek Restaurant Owners ‘Hand in Their Keys’ in Covid-19 Protest

Restaurant owners across Greece symbolically handed over their keys to the government protesting against the Covid-19 restrictions that keep their establishments closed.

Covid-19: Int’l Arrivals to Europe Mark 30-year Low in 2020

International arrivals to Europe marked a 30-year low last year, down by 70% compared to 2019 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the ETC's quarterly report.

Greece’s Oia and Preveli Among Europe’s Most Romantic Destinations for Valentine’s Day

Oia on Santorini and Preveli beach on Crete are among Europe’s Most Romantic Destinations for Valentine’s Day, according to the European Best Destinations (EBD) organization.

IATA: Free Training to Former Cabin Crew Transitioning into Job Market

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is organizing an online training course to help laid-off airline cabin crew members re-enter the job market.

Jet2 Suspends Flights and Holidays Until April 14 Due to Covid-19

Jet2 is extending the suspension of flights and holidays up to April 14, due to the ongoing Covid-19 travel restrictions.

Tourism Industry Shows High Demand for ITB Berlin NOW Digital Expo

Some 2,000 exhibitors from 120 countries have registered so far for the ITB Berlin NOW 2021 virtual event scheduled to take place during March 9-12.

More Countries Consider Covid-19 Health Passport Idea

One by one countries across the globe are announcing or considering plans to allow admission to tourists with proof of Covid-19 vaccination.

Attica Enters Stricter Lockdown with Extra Labor Support

The Region of Attica in Greece will enter a tougher Covid-19 lockdown on February 11 with additional relief aid for employees, as announced by the Labor Ministry.

All Travelers to UK Must Take 2 Covid-19 Tests During Quarantine

All travelers arriving in the UK as of February 15 will be required to take two Covid-19 tests during their quarantine period.

Mykonos Mayor Discusses Tourism Restart with Minister

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and Mykonos Mayor Konstantinos Koukas discussed ways to safely restart tourism this summer.