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Cyprus-based air charter group Zela Aviation has entered into a strategic partnership with Tanzania-based airline Precision Air.

The Biden administration will allow fully vaccinated travelers from the EU, the UK and other countries to enter the United States from early November.

Greek Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias has announced a four-pronged tourism strategy aimed at boosting Greece’s economy and stimulating growth.

Greece’s travel receipts in July achieved 61.4% of their July 2019 levels, according to data released by the Bank of Greece.

EU leaders have adopted the Athens Declaration on Climate Change and the Environment in the Mediterranean during the 8th EUMED 9 Summit held in the Greek capital.

Increasing Covid-19 vaccination reach and completing crucial infrastructure are key for Greece’s tourism recovery, according to AEGEAN CEO Dimitris Gerogiannis.

The Athens Urban Transport Organization – OASA has launched an interactive map that has important information for commuters in the Greek capital.

Restrictions on all international air arrivals to Greece have been extended, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority’s (HCAA) updated Covid-19 directives.

Passenger traffic at Greek airports continued an upsurge for the second month in a row, according to data released for August 2021.

Greece is the second EU country that saw the largest decrease in rail passengers in the first quarter of the year, due to the impact of Covid-19, according to Eurostat.

The WTTC has released a new report that provides investment recommendations for governments and destinations, as they work to rebuild their travel and tourism sector.

Halkidiki will be promoted as the ideal destination for newlyweds through a popular reality TV show that will air on Belgium’s RTL-TVi in 2022.

Greek airline company AEGEAN recorded positive cash flows and a reduction in total losses in the second quarter of the year despite limited flight activity.

Marriott Bonvoy’s Autograph Collection Hotels have welcomed the Domes of Corfu, a member of Greek luxury hospitality group Domes Resorts, to its growing portfolio of properties.

The Salonica Restaurant of the Makedonia Palace Hotel, for the second consecutive year has received the Golden Chef’s Cap award.

Greece will aim to boost its bilateral tourism relations with China and promote actions to introduce new Greek destinations to Chinese visitors.

The Greek government has announced plans to connect six ports with the country’s railway network, as part of a major railway upgrade project.

Passenger traffic at 14 Greek regional airports showed a very improved performance during the January-August 2021 period compared to 2020.

Greek tourism professional Grigoris Tasios is the new chairman of the Tourism & Culture Committee of the Hellenic-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the Athens Capital Hotel-MGallery Collection, a member of Accor’s MGallery brand, which features 177 luxury rooms and suites.