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Greece’s South Aegean islands welcomed a total of 64,000 visitors in May, on 520 charter flights.

The European Council has added Japan to its updated list of countries for which travel restrictions should be lifted.

Meliá Hotels International is expanding its activities to the Greek islands with the addition of three properties – two on Crete and one on Rhodes – to its portfolio.

Santorini’s Mythical Blue Luxury Suites has reopened its doors and is welcoming travelers to its uniquely designed facilities.

The Domotel Kastri hotel, located in the northern suburbs of Athens, has unveiled its new ‘Kastri Gardens’ concept, which aims to offer guests unforgettable getaways.

The European Commission has tabled a strategy aimed at establishing the Schengen zone into the largest free travel area in the world.

The European Commission provides answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding the EU Digital Covid Certificate, which aims to facilitate travel within Europe.

Greece’s main concern is to ensure safe travel and retain jobs, said Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during the 66th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Europe (CEU) that is taking …

Τhe Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has proposed a voluntary set of guidelines aiming to promote safe travel worldwide during the health crisis.

The European Travel Commission (ETC) has launched a major promotional campaign that invites Europeans to open up to travel again.

The Varmy Hotel has opened its doors and is welcoming guests to a safe environment in Ierapetra on the Greek island of Crete.

The Calma Hotel & Spa, a four-star hotel located in the Greek city of Kastoria, is inviting travelers to experience a relaxing holiday in its luxury facilities.

A total of 420 million euros in working capital will go to Greek tourism enterprises impacted by Covid-19 to help them restart operations.

SETE President Yiannis Retsos expects booming tourist flows from the US in the coming months after the CDC revised its travel guidelines.

Vaccinated travelers using ferries to visit the Greek islands will not be required to take Covid-19 tests before boarding, but must fill in a special health form, said Greece’s Shipping …

Air traffic is expected to return to pre-Covid-19 levels no earlier than 2025, according to the latest forecast by air navigation group Eurocontrol.

The GNTO is promoting Greek destinations to foreign tourism professionals through webinars held on its ‘Link to Greece’ platform.

Limnos’ Varos Village Boutique Hotel and Varos Residences are preparing to reopen for the summer season on June 15.

The EU Digital Covid Certificate, which aims to facilitate travel this summer, has gone live in seven member states, including Greece.

The European Commission has approved a 800-million-euro Greek scheme to support tourism companies affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.