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Attica Region Seeks to Create ‘Health, Wellness and Greek Hospitality Village’

Attica Region Governor Giorgos Patoulis announced plans to create a “Health, Wellness and Greek Hospitality Village” in Athens.

Greece Covid-19 Health Experts Say ‘No’ to Carnival Events

Greek health experts have ruled against Carnival activities, citing the persistently high number of incidents and deaths from Covid-19.

Greece Ready to Welcome Travelers Earlier This Year

Greece will be open and ready to welcome travelers earlier than ever this year, expecting the first visitors in March, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Mykonos Sets Groundwork for Sustainable Tourism Development

The Greek tourism minister is looking to take action towards sustainable development that will protect the island of Mykonos’ unique characteristics and reputation.

Holiday Giant TUI Sees Strong Summer Ahead 

Travel giant TUI is expecting a strong summer ahead in view of very high demand for holidays in 2022.

Greece’s New Development Law Paves Way for Tourism Growth

Tourism enterprises in Greece seeking to expand will be able to tap into a wide range of financial support tools foreseen in a new development law.

German, UK and US Tourists Top Spenders in Greece Before Covid-19

Travelers from Germany, the UK and the US were the top spenders in pre-pandemic 2019, according to a report by SETE Intelligence (INSETE).

Entering Greece: New Covid-19 Rules for International Travelers

Inbound travelers to Greece from EU/Schengen countries and 33 non-EU countries that hold a valid EU Digital COVID Certificate will no longer be subject to additional restrictions.

Covid-19: Facilitating Meetings and Events Tourism Next on Greece’s Agenda

The Greek Tourism Ministry will propose the easing of Covid-19 protocols for business events in an effort to rekindle MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) activity.

Greece to Decide on Covid-19 Measures for Carnival Festivities

Greek health experts are expected to soon decide what measures should be held for carnival festivities, which are to kick off next week in Greece.

Katikies Hotels on Mykonos, Santorini Partner with Michelin-starred Chef Botrini

Katikies has announced its new collaboration with Michelin-starred Chef Ettore Botrini across its hotels on the islands of Santorini and Mykonos.

No Testing for EU Covid Certificate Holders Traveling to Greece

Travelers to Greece that hold a valid EU Digital COVID Certificate will no longer need to be tested for Covid-19 before their trip as of February 7.

Commission Proposes Extending EU Covid-19 Travel Pass by a Year

As part of ongoing efforts to facilitate safe travel, the European Commission proposed extending the use of the EU Digital Covid Certificate by a year.

WTTC Sees Tourism Covering Lost Ground in 2022, Saving Jobs

The travel and tourism industry appears to be getting closer to recovery this year, according the findings of a new study by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

Cruise Travel to Greece to Break All Records in 2022, Says Minister Kikilias

Cruise travel to Greece will break all records in 2022 with a 300% increase estimated for Thessaloniki alone, says Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

EU Airports, Airlines: Studies Prove Covid-19 Travel Controls Ineffective

Blanket travel measures aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19’s Omicron have failed, global travel and tourism organizations say in a joint statement.

UN Aviation Agency ICAO Releases Global Health Certificate Database 

The UN aviation agency ICAO has created a new system that aims to ensure the validity of health certificates, including those for Covid-19, used for travel.

Peloponnese Tourism Body Wants Short-term Rental Controls

The Peloponnese Tourism Organization is urging the government to take immediate action and implement controls on Airbnb-style tourist rentals.

Thessaloniki to Welcome First Cruise Ship of the Year with New Luggage Transport Services

Thessaloniki will welcome the first cruise ship of 2022 on February 5 with new check-in and luggage transport services.

Ryanair Seeks Incentives to Boost Passenger Numbers to Greece

Ryanair is calling on the Greek government to introduce tourism recovery incentives to airlines to boost travel to Greece outside of the peak season.