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Italy should follow the example set by Greece in order to bring back foreign travelers, according to Italian Tourism Minister Massimo Garavaglia.

The WTTC has launched a new campaign and is calling on governments around the world to restart international travel and enable the world to ‘Reunite’ once again.

SKY express has inaugurated a direct service between Athens and Paris, adding one more international destination to its network.

Greek hotel sales management company Hotelising is planning to open a new upscale boutique hotel near the center of Athens.

Emirates has resumed its daily direct connection to New York from Athens International Airport.

Do Disturb Hotels, a Greek hospitality management company, has announced the addition of new luxury properties and villas to its portfolio on the island of Andros.

Almiriki Hotel Apartments, a family-owned hospitality property on the island of Chios, has reopened its doors to offer unforgettable summer holidays.

The tourism sector can help the Greek economy recover post-Covid-19 in 2021, according to the Center of Planning and Economic Research (KEPE).

Global cruise industry stakeholders have praised Greece for its initiatives to help restart cruise travel after Covid-19.

The Greek authorities have extended the rules that all passengers must follow to travel to the islands on domestic flights.

Greek authorities are thinking about granting “privileges” to vaccinated residents as an incentive to boost vaccination rates once vaccines are fully available.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis is on an official visit to The Netherlands to meet with representatives of leading Dutch tourism professionals.

The Covid-19 pandemic could serve as a springboard to accelerate Greece’s transition to more sustainable tourism practices, GNTO President Angela Gerekou said.

Research institute diaNEOsis has teamed up with the Ministries of Tourism and Environment to promote alternative tourism in areas of the Natura 2000 network in Greece.

Santorini’s Athina Luxury Suites boutique hotel this summer is introducing guests to the new fine dining experiences offered at its Esperisma Bar-Restaurant.

Greece is now accepting travelers from abroad also holding a Digital COVID Certificate, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has introduced a ban on the overflight of Greek airspace and on access to Greek airports by Belarusian carriers of all kinds.

Greece will establish the first centre dedicated to measuring sustainable development of coastal and maritime tourism in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Greek authorities announced that a 12.30-5am night curfew will remain in view of slow vaccination rates and the appearance of new strains on Crete.

The Covid-19 health crisis has cost the Greek government 40 billion euros in support measures, during the 2020-2021 period.