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The Greek Property Managers Association (PASIDA) has joined a global Airbnb initiative to support people impacted by the Russian invasion through symbolic bookings made for properties in Ukraine.

Russia’s war activities in Ukraine and the inevitable repercussions are bound to impact the tourism industry, according to German Travel Association (DRV) President Norbert Fiebig.

The Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will hold an extraordinary general assembly to address the suspension of the Russian Federation’s membership.

Delta Air Lines has announced more flights than ever between Athens and the United States this summer, including a new nonstop service to Boston.

The Elivi Skiathos resort will reopen its doors in May and introduce its new ‘NEST Infinity Rooms & Suites’ hospitality area.

Following a complete renovation, Castro Hotel Syros is getting ready to welcome its first guests to Ermoupolis on the Greek island of Syros in April.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the opening of the nomination period for the 2022 IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards.

Greece welcomed the first direct air connection from the US on March 8, officially kick-starting direct flights from American airports for the season. 

The Greek authorities have updated the Covid-19 rules that travelers arriving in Greece on international flights must follow.

Greek tourism professionals are seeing encouraging signs from Italy with more Italians either searching or already booking their holidays to Greece.

The Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum has launched a website with useful information for Ukrainians fleeing the war and seeking refuge in Greece.

The majority of women in the EU attribute a sharp rise in physical and emotional violence against females to the Covid-19 pandemic, with the figure in Greece reaching a massive …

Representatives of Radisson Hotel Group recently briefed Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias on the company’s development plans for Greece.

The Greek island of Santorini joins Athens and Mykonos to become Qatar Airways’ third destination in Greece.

Aiming to showcase Greece’s winter tourism options, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) supported and promoted the Pierra Creta international mountain skiing event.

Celebrity Cruises has announced year-round sailings to Mediterranean destinations, including Greece, starting September 2023.

The Greek Culture Ministry has inscribed Corfu’s Philharmonic Orchestras in the National Index of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Ukrainian citizens entering Greece on flights from abroad are not obliged to fill out the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) before their trip.

Hoteliers in Greece are ready to open their hotels to host and provide employment to displaced Ukrainians following Russia’s invasion of the country, says Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios.

Authorities in Greece have approved a set of rules that will allow recreational divers to access dozens of ship and plane wreck sites across the country.