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November passenger traffic at a number of Greece’s airports was severely impacted by the ongoing containment measures aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19.

Greece and Germany have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the area of tourism, according to Greek Secretary General for Tourism Policy Vicky Loizou.

Hoteliers of Zakynthos have applauded a new bill tabled in parliament that foresees the establishment of a management agency for the island’s Shipwreck beach.

Three in 10 Brits do not plan to travel at all in the next year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data released by YouGov.

Aviation bodies in Europe have welcomed the European Commission’s Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy, which promotes EU’s green and digital transformation.

A bill amendment tabled in parliament will give Greek museums the right to loan moveable art works to international entities for up to 50 years.

With travel bookings for next summer already up by 3%, TUI Group is preparing for a new start in 2021 after the Covid-19 crisis year 2020.

Greek hotels Katikies Santorini and Katikies Mykonos are among the first in the world to become Sharecare Health Security Verified with Forbes Travel Guide.

Mideast Travel Worldwide in November received five international honors for its excellent services and the high satisfaction of its clients.

Διπλασιάζεται φέτος η ποσόστωση για τη συμμετοχή των ανέργων στα προγράμματα μετεκπαίδευσης του Υπουργείου Τουρισμού.

Η συμβολή των δικτύων κινητής τηλεφωνίας 5ης γενιάς στον ψηφιακό μετασχηματισμό της ελληνικής οικονομίας συζητήθηκε σε εκδήλωση του Business Future Institute.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis presented 5 proposals for tourism’s recovery, during the UNWTO’s 7th Global Tourism Crisis Committee meeting.

Europe in 2021 is expected to be the worst-hit in terms of airline losses (-$11.9 billion) due to the impacts of Covid-19 on air transport.

Greece’s professional tourist guides are calling on the government to extend financial support through to March 2021.

The European Commission has presented a plan for green, smart and affordable mobility, aiming to cut emissions by 90% by 2050.

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, tourism arrivals to Elafonisos dropped by only 13.7% during July-October 2020, compared to the same period last year.

Five south Aegean islands have been shortlisted for the “7 Most Endangered” program of Europa Nostra and the European Investment Bank Institute for 2021.

The historic round chapel of Agios Nikolaos Thon in Athens has reopened its doors to the public following restoration works.

The Selene Restaurant on Santorini has announced a new collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Ettore Botrini.

WTM London has published a Travel & Tourism Manifesto to guide policy-makers with concrete solutions to present and future challenges.