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International arrivals to Europe marked a 30-year low last year, down by 70% compared to 2019 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the ETC’s quarterly report.

Oia on Santorini and Preveli beach on Crete are among Europe’s Most Romantic Destinations for Valentine’s Day, according to the European Best Destinations (EBD) organization.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is organizing an online training course to help laid-off airline cabin crew members re-enter the job market.

CIMA will hold a virtual exhibition during April 14-15 to promote Cyprus’ tourism offerings to international travel agencies and MICE professionals.

Jet2 is extending the suspension of flights and holidays up to April 14, due to the ongoing Covid-19 travel restrictions.

Some 2,000 exhibitors from 120 countries have registered so far for the ITB Berlin NOW 2021 virtual event scheduled to take place during March 9-12.

Το υπουργείο Τουρισμού απευθύνει πρόσκληση σε τουριστικές επιχειρήσεις για απασχόληση σπουδαστών κατά τους θερινούς μήνες του τρέχοντος έτους.

Greek authorities have tightened lockdown restrictions in Athens and the surrounding Attica region to stop the further spread of Covid-19.

Fraport Greece has completed its four-year infrastructure development project at the 14 regional airports under its management in Greece.

Greece has issued a new aviation directive that lifts the temporary suspension on flights from Catalonia.

The Region of Attica in Greece will enter a tougher Covid-19 lockdown on February 11 with additional relief aid for employees, as announced by the Labor Ministry.

All travelers arriving in the UK as of February 15 will be required to take two Covid-19 tests during their quarantine period.

The European Travel Commission (ETC) has strongly condemned the new UK travel measures that include heavy financial penalties for travelers and potential jail time for non-compliance.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and Mykonos Mayor Konstantinos Koukas discussed ways to safely restart tourism this summer.

Greece and Spain laid the groundwork for future cooperation in culture to include join digital exhibitions, according to the Greek Culture Ministry.

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has included Athens and Chania on its spring – summer flight schedule for 2021.

The Athens Development and Destination Management Agency has joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) as a destination member.

Astypalea’s Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel has received a platinum and a gold award at the Green Awards 2020 for its ongoing sustainability program “Kallichoron Goes Green”.

Greece has extended restrictions for all flights from Albania, North Macedonia and Catalonia until February 22.

Greece’s national vaccination plan is entering its next phase with the inoculation of the next two priority groups: individuals aged 60-64 and 75-79.