Laws, Regulations & Policy

Ensuring accessibility for tourists with specific access requirements can be a “game changer” for destinations around the world, the UNWTO says.

The Greek Tourism Ministry has presented a new bill that among other things, aims to establish Destination Marketing & Management Organizations (DMMOs).

The Greek government has extended relief measures for businesses and employees impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic until the end of December.

Retail stores selling holiday goods will open in Greece on Monday December 7 despite the extension of the country’s lockdown measures.

Developing special interest tourist products will bring added value to Greece, according to Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development Vicky Loizou.

The GNTO has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the University of Thessaly to support tourism development through scientific research and studies.

The government will extend Greece’s second Covid-19 lockdown by one week, to December 14, but allow the opening of retail stores selling holiday goods.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is focusing on six actions to develop Greece’s luxury tourism offer and attract higher income visitors to the country.

World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director Hans Kluge spoke of the importance of vaccination for curbing Covid-19, and urged Greeks to vaccinate.

Greek authorities may be forced to extend the country’s second lockdown beyond initially announced dates, according to Government Spokesperson Stelios Petsas.

Eurogroup has approved the release of 767 million euros of debt relief for Greece, as part of the country’s post-bailout program.

The EU is looking to foster cooperation and political dialogue in order to build a stronger and more resilient Schengen area.

IATA is calling on governments worldwide to support the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel as a critical step to cut net emissions.

A number of proactive actions to support Greek tourism are included in a roadmap for Greece’s recovery, proposed by a committee chaired by Nobel Prize-winning economist Christopher Pissarides.

Americans may soon be able to travel to countries in Europe as the United States examines lifting bans introduced in March to contain the spread of Covid-19.

A single taxation policy for all incomes is at the center of a plan for Greece’s economic recovery, proposed by a committee headed by Nobel Prize-winning economist Christopher Pissarides.

Tourism is among Greece’s areas to receive support from EU emergency funds released to help member states recover from the Covid-19 health crisis.

Global aviation organizations are calling on regulators worldwide to adopt more flexible slot rules and preserve air transport connectivity.

Greece’s job retention approach during the Covid-19 pandemic successfully mitigated the possibility of large-scale unemployment, according to a recent study.

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