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Greece’s second nationwide lockdown will be extended until December 7 in efforts to limit the spread of Covid-19 in the country.

Tourism cannot be blamed for the recurrence of the Covid-19 pandemic in Greece, says Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Facilitating tourism and resuming safe travel were among the issues discussed at the G20 summit held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Passenger traffic at European airports has decreased by 81 percent as a result of quarantine-based travel restrictions, ACI Europe said.

Fiumicino in Rome, Italy, will be the first airport in Europe to activate “Covid-tested” safe air corridors, on flights coming from the United States, excluding quarantine for passengers.

Holidays abroad will be permitted again for millions of Britons after England lifts its current ban on foreign travel and its Covid-19 lockdown measures on December 2.

HotelBrain and the owner of Greek airline Sky Express have partnered to form attractive travel packages for Greek destinations aimed at both travelers and tourism professionals.

The Greek Culture Ministry has announced plans to open a new archaeological museum in Ermionida, a municipality located in eastern Peloponnese.

The UNWTO’s Global Tourism Plastics Initiative has welcomed 26 new signatories, including businesses and organizations from every part of the tourism value chain.

A music video released to promote the Greek island of Lipsi is featured in an extensive article of Italy’s daily newspaper La Repubblica.

The Athens Municipality has opened a social clinic at its Reception and Solidarity Center for the homeless and poverty-stricken, near the center of the Greek capital.

Looking to tap into the growing interest for golf tourism in Greece, the Tourism Ministry has proceeded with a series of revisions to golf course regulations.

Deep losses for the airline industry will continue into 2021 due to the impact of Covid-19, says the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

A strike which would have affected air travel in Greece during November 25-27 has been called off.

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) is calling for additional support measures for tourism enterprises in Greece that have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Greek Finance Ministry has proposed series of significant tax breaks for foreigners or Greeks abroad who chose to return and work in Greece.

The European Union may start vaccinating its residents in December, according to European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen.

The Municipality of Skiathos has upgraded the tourism experience offered on the island through the EU’s WiFi4EU free connectivity program.

Greek airline company AEGEAN posted a loss of 187.1 million euros during the first nine months of 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced leadership changes approved by its 76th Annual General Meeting.