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The European Commission has approved Greece’s plans to grant public funds to Olympia Odos SA for the construction of the 74.5km Patra – Pyrgos section of the Olympia Odos Motorway.

The Vasilicos Caldera Heritage Suites on Santorini is the only Greek hotel included on Condé Nast Traveller’s Gold List for 2022.

Sabre has announced leadership changes to accelerate the execution of its strategy and has separated the roles of President and Chief Executive Officer.

Hilton and Ionian Hotel Enterprises plan to transform the iconic Hilton Athens in Greece into a new destination comprising a luxury hospitality and residential offering.

A new bill tabled in Greek parliament sets out the terms for the operation of destination management and promotion organizations (DMOs) in Greece.

Unvaccinated travelers in Greece who have recovered from Covid-19 must have a recovery certificate issued in the last 90 days in order to board domestic flights.

Tapping into the vast wealth of natural thermal springs and making destinations accessible are among the main points of a new bill tabled in parliament by the Greek Tourism Ministry.

The GNTO introduced Greece’s thematic forms of tourism to the Belgian and Dutch markets through local TV and online productions.

The Greek island of Chios has been certified as a ‘Bike Friendly Destination’ by NatTour, a nonprofit organization that promotes sustainable tourism practices.

The Kālesma Mykonos luxury hotel was applauded for its unique design and received two honors at the 100% Hotel Design Awards 2021 held in Athens.

Thessaloniki Mayor Kostantinos Zervas announced the municipality’s aim to host the Air Race World Championship in the northern Greek city in 2022.

Greek health authorities have announced a revised set of rules for the operation of ski resorts and Christmas theme parks in efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Hotel occupancy levels at Greek winter destinations are at only 60%, according to the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation.

Unvaccinated individuals in Greece who have recovered from Covid-19 must have a recovery certificate issued in the last 90 days in order to enter indoor spaces.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation plans to expand its brand and will open a new resort on Santorini, Greece, as well as in other locations in Europe and the Middle East.

The Greek capital’s NJV Athens Plaza hotel is celebrating the Christmas holiday season in a sustainable way and with the lowest possible impact on the environment.

Greek authorities have announced that Covid-19 recovery certificates for entering Greece are now valid for only 90 days.

INSETE has released a study that examines global trends affecting tourism development and how these can be used to improve the Greek tourism product.

IATA is calling on governments to follow the World Health Organization’s advice and rescind travel bans introduced in response to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.

The effective distribution of recovery funds that will support Greece’s SMEs was recently discussed by the tourism ministry and the Athens Chamber of Commerce.