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Greece will soon launch an electronic platform for Greek voters that live abroad, according to Interior Minister Makis Voridis.

Η Ecotourism Greece, στις 19-20 Φεβρουαρίου διοργανώνει το Go Green! Hotel Webinar, ένα online σεμινάριο για τον αειφόρο τουρισμό στον ξενοδοχειακό κλάδο.

Greece’s lockdown restrictions may be toughened further due to the recent spike in single-day confirmed Covid-19 infections.

Greece is drawing up a plan to safely re-open to tourism in 2021, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Eurocontrol expects air traffic to be down by 55 to 70 percent through to June, impacted by Covid-19 measures.

IATA’s global passenger traffic results for 2020 show that last year “was a catastrophe for demand” due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The European Council has adopted a Commission proposal for updated recommendations on measures affecting non-essential travel into the EU from third countries.

Aiming to improve its tourism product and attract more travelers, the Municipality of Ios is proceeding with major infrastructure works on the island’s port and road network.

The Haidari Municipality has plans to restore the Palataki tower, a monument of significant historical value, aiming to promote the area’s cultural heritage and attract visitors.

Greek city Elefsina has revised its agenda for its term as cultural capital 2023 focusing on culture, humanity, city, and the environment.

Les Roches International School of Hotel Management has appointed Dimitrios Diamantis as its Executive Academic Dean.

An exhibition of rare artifacts dating back to 1821, the year that Greece revolted against the Turkish occupation, has opened at Athens Airport.

A series of proposals for the development of gastronomy tourism in Greece are now open for public consultation, the Tourism Ministry has announced.

Greece is set to receive a total of 728 million euros in funding from the EU’s SURE unemployment scheme.

Greece is keeping its tough Covid-19 measures in place with plans to re-open restaurants and sports facilities last.

IATA has called on governments to partner with the air transport industry to devise plans to safely re-link people, business and economies when the Covid-19 epidemiological situation permits.

Hotel websites ranked among the top producers of booking revenue for Greek hotels in 2020, according to data from guest acquisition platform Siteminder.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is exploring ways to promote Greece as a luxury destination ideal for high-end corporate and social events.

The Attica Region is joining forces with wine and food experts to design a digital wine map to promote Attica’s wine products and routes.

SkyUp Airlines will launch routes from Ukraine to five Greek islands as part of its summer flight program for 2021.