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Confidence in travel is growing stronger as countries begin to lift Covid-19 restrictions but more needs to be done to restore full connectivity, says IATA.

The CDC has lowered the risk level for cruise travel but advises travelers to make sure they are up to date with Covid-19 vaccines before boarding a cruise ship.

Cyprus-based aviation brokerage company Zela Aviation has announced the availability for full charter requests of the ATR72-600 aircraft to/from Thessaloniki (SKG) for the 2022 summer season.

Greece has eased Covid-19 protocols for conferences and events allowing 100% capacity at exhibition spaces for vaccinated-only participants.

The Greek Tourism Ministry applauds the investments made around Omonia Square in Athens, underlining that new hotels brighten the city center, create economic activity and attract more tourists.

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund has launched a tender process for the development of a mega-yachts marina on the Greek island of Corfu.

Puro Hospitality Management has announced new collaborations in Greece, further expanding its portfolio in consistency to its dynamic course since its founding in 2019.

The Peloponnese Wine Festival returns after two years of absence, and will take place in Athens, on February 21.

Direct flights from Canada to Athens will begin on April 2, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias announced after a meeting with Canada’s Ambassador to Greece Mark Allen.

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels has launched the new Helpdesk information platform for hoteliers seeking funding opportunities for business growth.

Members of the European Parliament are calling for a ban on the so-called “golden passport” schemes, which they say “pose several serious security risks”.

Hotel issues, marine tourism and cruise travel topped the agenda of meetings between newly-appointed Greek Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development Olympia Anastasopoulou and stakeholders.

The Greek island of Corfu will soon be getting a new recreational boat berthing facility at the old port (Cafe Yali).

Katikies Hotels has partnered with travel content experts Beautiful Destinations to produce a series of videos that captures the beauty and authentic hospitality of Mykonos and Santorini.

With Greece’s early booking levels in January up 30% over the same month in pre-pandemic 2019, the Tourism Ministry expects a considerable increase for the months ahead.

The UNWTO has partnered with the Municipality of Skiathos as part of its commitment to support and work with communities to rethink and restart tourism.

The Municipality of Chania on Crete is hoping to launch Greece’s first Citizens Tourism Service Center that would offer information to visitors on tourism-related issues.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group will join forces with Greek banks to support businesses impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, providing 6.5 billion euros in liquidity.

Greece’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Greek citizens against travelling to Ukraine and urged those there to leave immediately.

Greece and Italy continue discussions on the permanent return of a Parthenon fragment, from the collection of the Archaeological Museum Antonino Salinas, to Athens.