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Facilitating the movement of citizens between Greece and Britain is an issue of major importance, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Israel has opened its borders to foreign nationals who are vaccinated against Covid-19 or have recovered from the virus.

The Greek government is paving the way for fast-track procedures to simplify licensing for the creation of a waterway network in Greece.

Executives of the Halkidiki Tourism Organization met with German tour operators, travel agents and journalists during DRV’s 2021 conference in Messinia, Greece.

Virgin Atlantic has re-appointed Discover the World as its sales partner in the markets of Greece, Cyprus, France, Germany, Benelux, Italy and Russia.

KLM closed the third quarter of 2021 with an operating profit, its first since the start of the Covid-19 crisis nineteen months ago.

Jet2 agreed to boost the number of airline seats to Greece by 600,000 in 2022, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias announced from the WTM London exhibition.

Increasing tourism flows to Greece this year helped boost coastal shipping activities, but much more needs to be done, says SEEN President Michael Sakellis.

The October 28 national holiday in Greece sent occupancy levels through the roof, reaching 100% at major mainland spots and winter destinations.

Greek officials may be ordering a new round of measures, which may include tougher controls at restaurants and bars, to address a recent spike in Covid-19 cases.

Eleven percent of Greeks appear hesitant to get the Covid-19 vaccine while eight percent are “refusers” (anti-vaxxers) and do not intend to get the jab.

Greece and China are further strengthening ties aiming to create a “gateway between Asia and Europe”.

The UK has removed the last seven countries from its Covid-19 red list, which required newly arrived travelers to enter hotel quarantine.

The Greek island of Zakynthos in 2022 will welcome the Lesante Cape Resort & Villas, a new complex of luxury villas and suites.

The South Aegean Region was honored once again at the Greek Hospitality Awards for its ongoing efforts to upgrade Greece’s tourism product.

The Greek Tourism Ministry will promote Greece as a destination for city breaks and an ideal choice for high-end tourism, at the WTM London 2021 expo.

Greece is among the Top 5 destinations of choice for Europeans hoping to take a holiday by March, the latest European Travel Commission survey says.

Greece has opened its gates to travelers from five non-EU destinations and extended all rules concerning international arrivals from abroad.

The Greek government has announced a series of revised Covid-19 protective measures for hotels, after a spike of coronavirus cases in the country.

Greek Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias invited German tourism professionals attending the DRV conference in Messinia, to discover other destinations and experiences in Greece.