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

International tourist arrivals in 2021 are set to remain 70-75% below 2019 levels, marking a similar decline as in 2020, according to the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.

Bulgaria has placed Greece on its list of ‘Red Zone’ countries for travel following a rise of Covid-19 cases in the country.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking into ways to further develop its mountain tourism product to attract visitors to Greece throughout the year.

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization took part in the 1st World Sports Tourism Congress organized by UNWTO in Spain.

Kyvernitis Travel Group is launching “The Greek Shipping Podcast” series, an initiative designed to “give voice” to the people of shipping and convey meaningful messages to listeners.

Mideast Travel has been named Greece‘s Best MICE Organizer for the second consecutive year at the World MICE Awards.

Με 10.000 δρομείς από όλο τον κόσμο διεξήχθη πρόσφατα ο 9ος Διεθνής Νυχτερινός Ημιμαραθώνιος Θεσσαλονίκης.

H εταιρεία RevitUp.direct παρουσίασε τις υπηρεσίες της στην ξενοδοχειακή αγορά κατά την διάρκεια της έκθεσης 100% Hotel Show, που πραγματοποιήθηκε πρόσφατα στην Αθήνα.

Greece’s tourism revenues will surely reach 10 billion euros in 2021, according to Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos.

Greek authorities have extended all Covid-19 aviation directives concerning flights and arrivals to Greece from abroad until December 3.

IATA is calling on EU authorities to extend the validity of the EU Digital Covid Certificate by 12 months to protect the already “fragile recovery” of the travel industry.

The Thessaloniki Municipality has introduced the city’s residents and visitors to an augmented reality app, offering them the opportunity to experience more of the city’s history and culture.

Celestyal Cruises and its parent company, Louis plc, have announced a strategic investment agreement with funds managed by Searchlight Capital.

Alkyon Resort Hotel & Spa Managing Director Evi Politi has been honored for her sustainability efforts by the ICC Women Hellas organization.

Τις τάσεις της παγκόσμιας ξενοδοχειακής βιομηχανίας την μεταπανδημική περίοδο, αποκρυπτογράφησε το 5ο Διεθνές Φόρουμ Φιλοξενίας του ΞΕΕ.

Greece has introduced restrictions on arrivals from southern Africa due to the appearance of the new Covid variant Omicron.

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

One out of five destinations continue to have their borders completely closed as new surges of Covid-19 impact the restart of international tourism, according to the UNWTO.