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The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization took part in the 1st World Sports Tourism Congress organized by UNWTO in Spain.

Kyvernitis Travel Group is launching “The Greek Shipping Podcast” series, an initiative designed to “give voice” to the people of shipping and convey meaningful messages to listeners.

Greece’s tourism revenues will surely reach 10 billion euros in 2021, according to Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos.

Greek authorities have extended all Covid-19 aviation directives concerning flights and arrivals to Greece from abroad until December 3.

The Greek authorities said there will be no national lockdowns and no new measures for those vaccinated against Covid-19 despite the emergence of the new Omicron variant.

IATA is calling on EU authorities to extend the validity of the EU Digital Covid Certificate by 12 months to protect the already “fragile recovery” of the travel industry.

Accor CEO Sébastien Bazin has applauded Greece for opening to tourists in an organized manner and described the country as a destination that ‘has everything’.

Education, synergies, and coordination are key for Greek tourism stakeholders that wish to meet sustainability targets in the coming years, tourism experts said during the “Xenia Digi Hotel” event.

The Thessaloniki Municipality has introduced the city’s residents and visitors to an augmented reality app, offering them the opportunity to experience more of the city’s history and culture.

Celestyal Cruises and its parent company, Louis plc, have announced a strategic investment agreement with funds managed by Searchlight Capital.

Alkyon Resort Hotel & Spa Managing Director Evi Politi has been honored for her sustainability efforts by the ICC Women Hellas organization.

Greece has introduced restrictions on arrivals from southern Africa due to the appearance of the new Covid variant Omicron.

Despite June-October occupancy levels at Athens hotels indicating positive signs of recovery, the city’s hotel association sees no positive trend in bookings in the coming months.

CLIA Europe executives discussed the 2022 cruise season with Greek government officials and focused on issues of safe travel, port operations and responsible tourism.

One out of five destinations continue to have their borders completely closed as new surges of Covid-19 impact the restart of international tourism, according to the UNWTO.

With hotel occupancy levels in Ioannina at 70% in November, local authorities have plans to further establish the city as a strong Greek tourist destination.

Greece has been elected with 119 votes as a member of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for the next four years.

The marina in Nafplio, the Peloponnese, is on its way to get an upgrade, which will give it a mooring capacity of 210 vessels.

The GNTO took part in a roadshow and promoted Greece’s tourism offerings to travel professionals in 10 German cities.

Lamway Hotel Management Group says it sees 2021 ending on a positive note and with signs of optimism for its business, despite the challenges of Covid-19.