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The European Commission praised Greece for advancing reforms as part of its post-bailout program, noting that the country’s economy was demonstrating an “earlier-than-expected recovery”.

Greek accommodation enterprises were back on track in July 2021, recording nearly 1 billion euros in turnover up by 230.3% compared to the same month last year.

The European Council removed Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of Moldova from its safe list for non-essential travel into the EU.

Greek Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias pledged to support the country’s hoteliers in their efforts to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and to work together on a sustainable future.

In efforts to protect the diverse ecosystem and natural habitat of Mount Olympus, the Greek government has revised the legal framework for its protection.

A group of German travel agents had the chance for one whole week to experience the beauty and hospitality of the Greek island of Crete.

A campaign is expected to launch to promote Greece’s winter tourism destinations in an aim to support hotels that are open all year round.

Greece’s attractiveness as an investor destination and stronger export activity are two crucial indicators of a robust economy, says Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Leading tourism organizations are urging the industry’s businesses and associations to commit to a decade of climate action to cut tourism emissions at least in half over the next decade.

The mayors of Athens and Istanbul, Kostas Bakoyannis and Ekrem İmamoğlu, met in the Greek capital and discussed mutual actions that will “build bridges of peace”.

The United States and Greece have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that renews protections for Greek cultural property.

Thessaloniki’s 15 World Heritage Sites are highlighted in a special advertisement published in “World Heritage”, an official UNESCO publication.

Aiming to offer its partner hoteliers the best options in the market, Cosmobeds, a Global Wholesaler and DMC specialist, has announced new collaborations and integrations into its platform.

TUI UK has launched “workation” travel packages to select destinations, including Greece, for Brits in the need of a change of scenery while they work.

Greece is expecting tourism-related revenue this year to reach some 12 billion euros, says Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

The number of incoming travelers to Greece in July increased by 240.2% year-on-year to some 2.8 million, according to the Bank of Greece.

Greece will increase funding for the tourism promotion of the fire-sticken island of Evia in 2022, from 1.5 million euros to 2 million euros.

A national strategy for the development of marinas in Greece is in its final stage, according to the Tourism Ministry.

The joint events of the Greece-China Year of Culture and Tourism 2021 are expected to spark travel activity between the two countries in the post-pandemic era.

The Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) 2021 attracted 87,631 visitors and marked the restart of exhibition activity in Greece.