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Greece’s Outdoor Activities Revealed Through New Campaign

Marketing Greece has launched a new campaign promoting outdoor activities in Greece, aiming to support Greek tourism and meet the challenges of the new era.

Greek Archaeologists Want Museums, Sites to Re-open Safely

The Association of Greek Archaeologists is calling for the re-opening of museums and sites with health protocols and free admission for the first month of operation.

Greek Hotels Work With RES Center for Greener Future

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels and the Center for Renewable Energy Sources (CRES) have signed a memorandum aiming to tap into renewable energy technologies.

Greek PM Invites Key Stakeholders to Envision Greece of the Future

Fourteen Greek institutions will participate in the Greece 2040 Forum, an event organized by the Greece 2021 Committee that will map out the country's potential in the next 20 years.

Spontaneous Travel on the Rise in 2021, Says Report

Spontaneity will be the word of the year for travel in 2021, as a global study reveals that 89% of US travelers intend to be "more impulsive than ever".

Greece – China Discuss Agenda of 2021 Culture & Tourism Year

The Greek Culture Ministry has announced that the "Greece-China Year of Culture and Tourism" events will kick off in May and run through to May 2022.

Major Ongoing Cleanup Operation Taking Place in Athens

The Municipality of Athens is proceeding with a major cleanup operation in the city’s neighborhoods, as part of its ongoing efforts to improve the life of residents and visitors.

Kos’ Neptune Hotels Resort Receives HolidayCheck Special Award 2021

The Neptune Hotels Resort, Convention Centre & Spa on the Greek island of Kos has received the HolidayCheck Special Award for 2021.

ETC and Eurail Launch Award to Recognise Best Rail Tourism Campaigns

The European Travel Commission (ETC) and Eurail have launched a joint competition for the Best European Rail Tourism Campaign 2021, as part of the European Year of Rail (EYR) initiative.

Travelers from 26 European Countries Barred from Entering the US

Non-US citizens traveling from the UK, Ireland and 26 countries in Europe, including Greece, are not allowed to enter the United States.

Commission Tables More Covid-19 Measures for EU-bound Travelers 

Pre-departure testing and a common European PLF are additional ideas tabled by the Commission in response to safe travel in the Covid-19 era.

Greek PM: Return to Normalcy Hinges on Covid-19 Vaccination

PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis expects Greece to return to normalcy by early summer, provided that the national vaccination strategy proceeds as planned.

Greece has 4-Phase Plan for Vaccination of Greek Island Residents

Greek health authorities are rolling out a four-phase Covid-19 vaccination plan for people on the Greek islands.

Athens Traders Body: Third Covid-19 Lockdown Not an Option

A third national lockdown could be disastrous for the retail market, the Athens Traders Association says, adding that one in two businesses will not survive the Covid-19 crisis.

Lufthansa Group to Require Only Medical Masks on Flights

All passengers and crew members of the Lufthansa Group airlines will soon be required to wear only medical masks on flights to/from Germany.

Simon Press Takes Over as Exhibition Director of ‘Travel Forward’ Event

Simon Press is taking over as Exhibition Director of Travel Forward, the travel technology event co-located with WTM London.

Amadeus Reveals 5 Key Trends to Drive Travel Recovery in post-Covid-19 Era

Travel technology provider Amadeus has revealed five emerging trends expected to drive travel recovery in the post-Covid-19 era.

Covid-19 Forces Israel to Ban All Flights

Israel will not be allowing any passenger flights into and out of the country through to January 31.

Athens Municipality to Support Businesses Active in Culture with €7.7 Million

The Municipality of Athens will allocate 7.7 million euros to support businesses active in culture - including museums and theaters - that have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

CLIA Announces MSC Cruises’ Pierfrancesco Vago as its New Global Chairman

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has appointed Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of MSC Cruises, as its new Global Chairman.