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Low-cost Airlines Will Lead post-Covid-19 Recovery, Says Survey

The low-cost airline model will lead post-Covid-19 recovery and help revitalize demand, according to a GlobalData survey.

GNTO-Greek Hotel Chamber Partnership to Take Off at ITB Virtual Expo 2021

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels have announced a partnership that will launch in March at the ITB Berlin 2021 virtual event.

TripAdvisor: Beaches in Greece on World’s and Europe’s Best Lists for 2021

Four of Greece's most popular beaches, located on Crete and Milos, are included on TripAdvisor's lists of the Top 25 Beaches in the World and in Europe for 2021.

Greece’s Stand Among ‘Most Visited’ at Romania’s TTR Virtual Expo 2021

Greece was among the three most popular destinations of Romania's TTR Virtual Expo 2021, which attracted a total of 33,000 visitors.

Tourism Minister Invites Digital Nomads to Work from Greece

Greece stands to gain approximately 1.6 billion euros in a year if it manages to attract digital nomads, says Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Coronavirus Puts Athens’ Hospitality Market on Hold

The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, international travel restrictions and low demand have put Athens’ hospitality market on hold.

Athens Hoteliers President Agrees for Covid-19 Vaccination Certificates for Travel

Vaccination certificates could positively affect the intention of people to travel, enhance safety and simplify procedures, according to the president of Athens' hoteliers, Lambrini Karanasiou-Zoulovits.

Athens-Attica Hotels Report €700m Revenue Loss in 2020 Due to Covid-19

Attica's hotels in 2020 saw a revenue loss of 700 million euros after a severe drop of arrivals and occupancy rates due to Covid-19.

GNTO Aims to Give Greek Gastronomy the Attention it Deserves

The Greek National Tourism Organization is looking into ways to promote Greek gastronomy and connect local cuisine and products with tourism.

Greek Startup ‘Clio Muse Tours’ Among 25 Winners of UNWTO’s SDGs Competition

Greek startup Clio Muse Tours is among the 25 winners of the UNWTO's SDGs Global Startup Competition.

Crystal Cruises Announces New Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement

Crystal Cruises will require all customers to be fully inoculated with a Covid-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to their Crystal cruise.

Mediterranean Yacht Show Will Not Take Place in 2021

The Greek Yachting Association (GYA) has decided to cancel the Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS) 2021 event, due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Vaccine a Game-changer for Return of Business Travel, Says GBTA

Vaccination against the Covid-19 pandemic could be a game-changer in the recovery of business travel, says the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA).

Alltours: Allsun Hotel Chain to Request Vaccination Certificate in the Fall

As of this fall, guests at Allsun hotels will be required to present a Covid-19 vaccination certificate before check in.

Katikies Santorini Achieves GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation

The Katikies Santorini hotel has achieved the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities.

Elefsina’s Old Oil Mill to Become an Archaeological Museum

The old Oil Mill in Elefsina, Attica, will be transformed into a museum and house some of the city’s most significant archaeological findings.

Greek Tourism Says ‘Health First’ in Six Languages

The “Destination Greece. Health First” website, which includes all travelers need to know on Greece's health protocols for tourism, is now available in six languages.

IATA’s Chief Economist Brian Pearce to Retire

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that its chief economist, Brian Pearce, will retire from the organization in July.

Amorgos Welcomes New Travel Agency ‘Dream Blue’

Amorgos in Greece has welcomed "Dream Blue", a new travel agency offering activities, thematic tours and adventures on the island.

Athens 2021 Tourism Strategy to Focus on Sustainability and Infrastructure Development

The Athens Development and Destination Management Agency is developing a new tourism strategy for the Greek capital based on sustainability practices.