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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released a blueprint with simple, predictable and practical measures needed to facilitate the safe and efficient return of international travel.

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Council of Europe will work together to enhance the tourist experience along Europe’s Cultural Routes.

The Greek island of Kos is taking action to become an attractive biking destination with the support of the Transport Ministry.

The Municipality of Ioannina has plans to establish a local convention bureau and turn the city into a leading MICE tourism destination.

Domes Resorts, one of the fastest growing luxury hospitality groups in Greece, continues its rapid expansion and will take over the management of The Lake Spa Resort in Portugal owned …

Greece saw travel receipts increase by 139.3% in the first nine months of the year, generated by the number of inbound travelers, according to BoG data.

EU authorities are examining the possibility of extending the EU Digital COVID Certificate, which grants fully vaccinated travelers access to member states.

The main drivers and trends that will define the next day of Greek hospitality in the post-Covid 19 era will be presented at the 5th IHF, organized by the Hellenic …

Greece took part in a meeting of EU tourism ministers to discuss the creation of a “Transition Pathways” pact for the green transformation of Europe’s tourism industry.

Greece is taking action to protect its archaeological sites and monuments from the impacts of climate change.

Aiming to promote hiking tourism in Thessaly, regional authorities have announced the upgrade of hiking trails in Meteora and Mount Koziaka.

The Metaxa Hospitality Group is taking action to create a group of sustainable suppliers, aiming to support local communities and protect the environment.

Greece has announced new Covid-19 restrictions that affect people that have not been vaccinated against the coronavirus.

‘Tourism and health are directly linked,’ Greek Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias said in an interview, stressing the importance of covering lost ground and achieving tourism success in 2022.

Hoteliers from Greece and Turkey will be meeting in Istanbul in April 2022 to discuss cooperation and ways to address the challenges created by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The European Union now accepts Covid-19 certificates issued by Georgia, Moldova, New Zealand and Serbia, recognizing them as equivalent to the EU Digital COVID Certificate.

The GNTO has began promoting new Greek destinations to tourism professionals in the Scandinavian countries, The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg.

Greece’s hiking associations and clubs gathered in Xanthi for the 4th Greek Trails Meet to discuss developing hiking into a comprehensive tourist activity.

The European Council has added Indonesia to its updated list of countries for which travel restrictions should be lifted.

The Polis Grand Hotel has completed the third phase of a 1.5-million-euro renovation project and is welcoming visitors back to Athens.