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Accessibility, Certification Top Greek Tourism Ministry Law Proposal

Tapping into the vast wealth of natural thermal springs and making destinations accessible are among the main points of a new bill tabled in parliament by the Greek Tourism Ministry.

Greece’s Covid Travel Rules Most Searched For by UK Tourists in 2021

Greece and its Covid-19 travel regulations were the most searched for terms in 2021 by British vacationers, according to recent Google data.

Effective Recovery Fund Distribution Key to Greek SME Expansion

The effective distribution of recovery funds that will support Greece’s SMEs was recently discussed by the tourism ministry and the Athens Chamber of Commerce.

Thessaloniki Set to Welcome Cruise Ships from March 2022

Thessaloniki will kick off its cruise season on March 6 with 60 percent of all itineraries to home port in the northern Greek city.

Greek Tourism Minister Welcomes ECOFIN Update on VAT Rules

EU finance ministers have decided to update value-added tax rules, which would pave the way for the reduction of VAT rates on all Greek islands.

Greece Aims to Launch Tourism Business Accessibility Label

Greece is pushing ahead with actions that will make tourist destinations and beaches accessible to disabled travelers, announcing a new certification for enterprises.

Holiday Season Fueling Occupancy at Greek Winter Destinations, Says Minister

Traditional winter destinations in Greece are winning over domestic travelers this holiday season, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Athens Mayor, Tourism Minister Plan to Reintroduce the Greek Capital to the World

The Municipality of Athens and the Greek Tourism Ministry have joined forces to establish Athens as a city open to visitors all 365 days of the year.

Greek Tourism, Shipping Ministries Working Towards a Sustainable Cruise Model

The Greek ministries of tourism and shipping have agreed to coordinate actions to achieve a sustainable cruise tourism development strategy for Greece.

Greece will Show Zagori, Karpenisi and More Winter Hotspots in New Campaign

Greece is getting ready to launch a tourism campaign that will shine the spotlight on a number of destinations ideal for winter holidays.

Greek Tourism Bill Ready for Parliament

A bill foreseeing the establishment of Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) in Greece is expected to soon be submitted to Parliament for a vote.

Greek Minister Wants to Create Framework for Tourism – Trade Activities

The time has come for Greece to set up a framework that will regulate the operation of tourism trade activity, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Greek Tourism Strategy to Focus on Investments, Sustainability

Greece is preparing a 10-year national tourism development strategy focused on high quality investments and sustainability, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias.

Athens Hotel Occupancy Levels Pick Up in June-Oct but Problems Remain

Despite June-October occupancy levels at Athens hotels indicating positive signs of recovery, the city’s hotel association sees no positive trend in bookings in the coming months.

CLIA – Greek Gov’t Discuss Cruise Sector Priorities for 2022

CLIA Europe executives discussed the 2022 cruise season with Greek government officials and focused on issues of safe travel, port operations and responsible tourism.

Ioannina Sets New Tourism Priorities on Back of Strong Winter Bookings

With hotel occupancy levels in Ioannina at 70% in November, local authorities have plans to further establish the city as a strong Greek tourist destination.

Greece’s New Campaign for Winter Tourism to Launch in December

The GNTO in December will launch a new 3-month campaign to promote destinations in Greece considered ideal to visit during the winter season.

Greece Aiming for March 2022 Cruise Travel Start

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) - Europe and the Greek Tourism Ministry are aiming to kickstart cruise travel to Greece in March 2022.

Tourism Ministry: New Initiative to Support Digital Nomads Working Remotely from Greece

The Greek Tourism Ministry has announced a new initiative to support digital nomads that choose Greece as a remote working base.

Greek Minister: Tourism and Wellbeing Go Hand in Hand

‘Tourism and health are directly linked,’ Greek Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias said in an interview, stressing the importance of covering lost ground and achieving tourism success in 2022.