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Greek Ports See 95% Drop in Cruise Passenger Arrivals in 2020

Cruise ship arrivals and passenger visits to Greek ports dropped 95% in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greek Tourism Ministry to Address Late Payments to Quarantine Hotels

The Greek Tourism Ministry will accelerate payments owed to quarantine hotels and other tourism businesses included in measures taken to address the Covid-19 pandemic.

Upskilling in Tourism can Help Greece Meet post-Covid Demands

Upskilling Greece's tourism workforce to meet new demands is key to restarting tourism activity in 2021, according to Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.

‘This is Athens’ Promotes Greek Capital to Canadian Market

The "This is Athens" digital tourism guide and Canada's Reach Global Marketing are joining forces to promote the Greek capital to the Canadian market.

Crete: New Park Coming Up for Heraklion’s Residents and Visitors

The Heraklion Municipality on Crete is proceeding with a large-scale project to develop a modern park in the city's northern suburbs.

TUI Bets on Covid-19 Vaccines to Bring Back Travel

TUI is betting on speedy vaccination rollouts to enable travel soon, adding that it expects UK holidaymakers to be able to visit Greece as soon as April.

GBTA: Full Recovery of Business Travel Expected by 2025

The recovery of international business travel to pre-pandemic levels is expected no earlier than 2025, according to the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA).

Greek Tourism Backed by New Finance Ministry Covid-19 Aid

Greek tourism professionals are set to benefit from a series of new Covid-19 relief measures announced by the Finance Ministry.

Greece to Release Extra Covid-19 Aid for Coastal Shipping

Greece’s passenger shipping sector is set to receive 12 million euros to address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Expedia: 1 in 2 Travelers Optimistic about Taking a Trip in Next 12 Months

One in two travelers feels optimistic about taking a trip in the next 12 months, according to a study by Expedia Group Media Solutions.

Greek Ministry Releases Funds for Corinth Canal Repairs

The Greek Development & Investments Ministry announced that it would be releasing 9 million euros for studies and upgrade works on the Corinth Canal.

TRAINOSE Invests €70 Million in 2020 Despite Covid-19

TRAINOSE in 2020 invested 70 million euros to upgrade its infrastructure, despite the severe drop in passenger traffic caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Air France-KLM: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Program for Corporate Customers

Air France - KLM has introduced its corporate customers to its Sustainable Aviation Fuel program, enabling them to play an active role in the future of sustainable travel.

Report: Slow Vaccination May Impact Tourism to Greece

New strains of Covid-19 and slow vaccination in Europe may impact tourism to Greece, according to a report by Capital Economics.

SETE Expects Slow Recovery for Greek Tourism

The recovery of Greece's tourism industry from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic will be a gradual, slow process, according to Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos.

Greek PM Backs F&B Services with New Support

Tax breaks and business rent exemption are among support measures announced by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for food and beverage (F&B) service providers.

Central Macedonia Film Office Brings Foreign Productions to Greece

The Film Office of the Central Macedonia Region during its first months of operation managed to bring three foreign cinema productions to Greece.

Athens Shines Spotlight on 34 Landmark Fountains

The Municipality of Athens is restoring 34 of the Greek capital’s landmark fountains that are located in the city's neighborhoods, squares and other public areas.

Thessaloniki’s Expo Center to Host Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics

The Thessaloniki International Exhibition Center in northern Greece is ready to host the state's Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics for the upcoming period.

Greek PM Expects Tourism to Pick Up in Summer 2021

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis expects to see tourism to Greece pick up pace this summer after the sector took a blow last year as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.