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Describing their situation as “tragic” due to the negative effects of Covid-19, Greek travel agents are requesting immediate government support.

The UNWTO is calling on governments to do more to help tourism’s restart and show that safe international travel is not only possible but also essential.

This year has been catastrophic for travel companies with turnover down to 20 percent compared to 2019, ECTAA, the European Travel Agent and Tour Operator Association, said in a review …

The international cruise industry appears optimistic and ready to address the challenges of the new year ahead, CLIA says in its latest report.

Bidding is now open for a ferry service that will link Greece with Cyprus possibly as of May 2021, the Cypriot Deputy Ministry of Shipping announced.

In an effort to contain the spread of Covid-19, New York City authorities have reinstalled 14-day quarantine measure for international visitors.

AEGEAN is offering its passengers the option to get a discounted Covid-19 test, prior to departure, at medical facilities in Greece.

Taiwan’s EVA Air has appointed Galant Hellas S.A. as its General Sales Agent (GSA) for its operations in Greece.

Aviation is one of the sectors that will be affected from the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union.

After months of intensive negotiations, the European Commission reached a free trade agreement with the UK on the terms of its future cooperation with the EU.

The additional Covid-19 lockdown restrictions imposed on the prefecture of West Attica and the regional unit of Kozani have been extended by one week.

Greece will receive its first batch of EU-approved Covid-19 vaccines on Saturday, December 26, with vaccinations scheduled to begin on Sunday, December 27.

Ο Δήμος Αθηναίων, φέτος μεταφέρει τις ευχές των πολιτών και γιορτάζει τα Χριστούγεννα με ένα μοναδικό βίντεο.

The Greek police will be maintaining an increased presence in public spaces and on national highways throughout Greece during the holiday season.

“Athens will soon be ready to welcome its visitors again,” the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency has informed foreign media correspondents.

The nights spent in hotels and tourist campsites in Greece recorded a significant drop during January-September 2020, according to data by ELSTAT.

A 74.9 percent drop was recorded in the turnover of Greek travel agencies in the third quarter of 2020, normally considered high season for Greek tourism.

European Union officials have approved a technical assistance program that will upgrade tourism education and research in Greece.

Works are underway for the revamp of the archaeological sites discovered through excavations in the area of Amphipolis in northern Greece.

The European Commission has approved a 120-million-euro Greek aid measure to AEGEAN for damages suffered due to the Covid-19 pandemic.