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The high cost of Covid-19 testing requirements could thwart the tourism industry’s recovery, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Works for the upgrade of the Elefsina archaeological site, located near Athens, are expected to be completed by 2022.

Alonissos Mayor Petros Vafinis has proposed the creation of an underwater archaeological park – the first of its kind in Greece.

The Kefalari Suites, an elegant quintessential 19th century mansion in northern Athens that has been refurbished into a luxurious guest house, will officially open its doors in May.

The Meliti Waterfront Suites, located on the Greek island of Kefallonia, will reopen its doors on May 14 to welcome its guests for the summer season.

The Anaktorikon Boutique Hotel in Tripoli, located in the Peloponnese region, will be welcoming visitors once again as of May 10.

Katikies will launch its signature champagne bars in Katikies Santorini and Katikies Mykonos, following a new partnership with Fleur de Miraval for the 2021 summer season.

AEGEAN and Olympic Air are cancelling and rescheduling flights for May 6 due to a 4-hour work suspension announced by the Air Traffic Control Personnel.

Transportation in Greece will be disrupted on May 4 and May 6 due to walkouts and strikes.

Greece has extended its Covid-19 travel restrictions for international flights and arrivals until May 14.

Athens this year will welcome direct flights from New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Newark and Washington DC, the Greek Tourism Ministry has confirmed.

The EU Covid-19 Certificate, a document enabling EU-wide restriction-free travel, has inched closer to materialization after the European Parliament agreed to the basic terms.

Some two weeks ahead of Greece’s official opening to tourists, the country’s hoteliers are calling on the government to take action and support the Covid-19-hit sector.

Europe’s aviation, travel and tourism sectors are calling for swift action among institutions to make the EU Covid-19 Certificate operational by June for travel to reopen in a safe way.

Greek hoteliers are citing the financial burden of PCR testing for children over five (from the previous 12) under the currently announced Covid-19 rules for travelers entering Greece.

Banyan Tree Group this summer will open its first flagship property in Europe, the Angsana Corfu Resort & Spa on the Greek island of Corfu.

The Greek capital’s five-star AthensWas luxury hotel will reopen its doors on May 14 with increased health and safety measures for guests and staff.

The five-star Summer Senses Luxury Resort will open its doors on May 20 and safely welcome guests to the Greek island of Paros.

Ryanair has announced that the Greek islands are among the popular destinations included on its list for Summer 2022.

The luxury Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens has announced that its GB Roof Garden will re-open its doors to its loyal friends on May 3, which is the date that …