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Demand for high-end tourism in Greece including accommodation at luxury resorts, is gaining ground despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Greece stands to gain significantly if it manages to tap into third age tourism which will create parallel products and contribute to local and the overall economy, according to diaNEOsis.

Investments and exports are expected to boost the Greek economy as Greece and the US enter a renewed period of cooperation.

Greece said this week that a “European approach” was required to address the Afghanistan crisis and imminent appeals for asylum and access to the EU.

Rhodes’ gastronomy and wines were recently promoted to Italy through an extensive feature published in Italian monthly magazine “Bell’ Europa”.

Greece will mark the full moon celebrations on August 22, with a number of free events at archaeological sites and museums across the country.

Astir Palace Vouliagmeni is actively supporting the residents of Greece’s fire-hit areas by offering food and other essential goods.

Kenshō Psarou, a luxury resort located on Mykonos, has been nominated for two prestigious awards at the World Travel Awards 2021.

Inbound flight activity to Greece surged in July, with international arrivals up by 146.8% against the same month in 2020, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority said.

Greece has opened a platform accepting applications from employees who worked at enterprises that were affected by the massive fires.

Tourism flows to Greece in August picked up pace despite Covid-19 and the devastating fires this month, driven by a strong demand in Europe.

Increasing traveler flows generating demand for tourism services boosted employment in July, according to the Greek labor ministry.

Greek hotels seem to be recovering fast from the coronavirus crisis, with approximately 80% of hoteliers reporting booking levels above the previous year, according data released by The Boutique Vibe.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said he would see to it that additional aid would be extended to tourism enterprises and employees affected by the fires on Evia.

Athens International Airport ranks fifth on the list of the “Best Airports in Southern Europe for 2021” that was recently released by Skytrax.

The Piraeus Port Authority is aiming to implement a series of actions that will upgrade the country’s largest port bringing it in line with “green” policies.

The Archaeological Museum of Delphi has included new signs and virtual reality programs to make its collection more accessible to persons with disabilities.

Ryanair has announced two new routes connecting Greece with Germany and Romania as part of its 2021 winter schedule.

Greek authorities have extended the rules that travelers must follow when flying on domestic flights from the mainland to the islands and back.

Greece’s tourism sector is leading the way in Europe covering lost ground despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to global travel data provider OAG.