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Greece announced that starting July 15, entertainment and F&B venues would be divided into Covid-19 vaccinated-only and mixed spaces.

Kerzner International’s ultra-luxury One&Only portfolio expands to the Athenian Riviera in Greece with the One&Only Aesthesis resort.

The new Pignolia Suites complex on the island of Crete is getting ready to welcome guests from July 1.

The Greek government will impose stricter measures for travelers arriving from Russia due to the spread of the Delta coronavirus variant in the country.

From July 1, travelers entering Cyprus from Greece will not required to present a Covid-19 molecular test.

The concessionaire operating the Gouvia Marina on the island of Corfu was granted a 15-year extension of its lease deal by Greece’s Public Properties Company (​ETAD).

Alitalia from July 31 will increase the number of flights between Athens and Rome, returning to three daily.

Greece has extended its Covid-19 aviation directives concerning arrivals from abroad until July 3 and for passengers of domestic flights to Greek islands until July 5.

Greek authorities are preparing an action plan to address the possible spread of the new Covid-19 Delta variant in the country.

Germany and France are calling for a coordinated EU travel guidance to contain the spread of the Covid-19 ‘Delta’ variant across Europe.

Goldair, one of the largest group of companies engaged in the fields of tourism and transport in Greece, has introduced Travellair, a new travel agency with premium services.

The five-star Academias Hotel, Autograph Collection has reopened its doors and is welcoming travelers back to Athens.

Zeus International has expanded to the Dodecanese region by taking over the management of the Philippion Hotel on Kos.

Emirates airline has appointed Alexia Dimopoulou as its Cargo Manager for Greece, filling a strategic position in Emirates cargo operations in the country.

A new variant of Covid-19, known as ‘Delta’, is expected to account for 70% of new coronavirus infections in Europe by early August, according to the ECDC.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis says redefining the tourism model with a focus on lasting experiences is key to the future of tourism after Covid-19 subsides.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is extending 400 million euros in support to boost business financing across Greece, in efforts to stimulate innovation and create jobs.

Hoteliers in mainland Greece and primarily in the north are calling on the government to provide additional support to ensure the operation of hotels impacted by Covid-19.

Volotea has resumed operations from its base at Athens Airport, which had remained closed for several months due to global Covid-19 travel restrictions.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) this summer is supporting sports and gastronomy events taking place in popular Greek destinations.