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The Greek National Tourism Organization is looking into ways to promote Greek gastronomy and connect local cuisine and products with tourism.

Emirates will resume its daily services from Dubai to New York (Newark Liberty International Airport) via Athens from June 1.

Crystal Cruises will require all customers to be fully inoculated with a Covid-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to their Crystal cruise.

Greece’s priority is to make travel safe and easier, the country’s prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, said during the Nueva Economia Forum organized by Spain.

The idea of an EU-wide vaccination certificate that will enable safe travel is gradually being accepted by more EU nations, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Greek authorities are looking into ways to allow certain activities in March, including retail and schools, but not non-essential domestic travel.

Hoteliers on Santorini are calling on the Greek government to set a specific date for the re-opening of tourism so travelers can plan ahead and book.

Vaccination against the Covid-19 pandemic could be a game-changer in the recovery of business travel, says the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA).

Athinaion SA (Athenaeum Intercontinental) and YES! Hotels have merged to create the new Donkey Hotels chain in Greece.

As of this fall, guests at Allsun hotels will be required to present a Covid-19 vaccination certificate before check in.

The Katikies Santorini hotel has achieved the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities.

The old Oil Mill in Elefsina, Attica, will be transformed into a museum and house some of the city’s most significant archaeological findings.

Tourism professionals in Halkidiki, Northern Greece, are examining the possibility of paying for part of the cost of Covid-19 testing for tourists.

International tourism and aviation bodies are urging Prime Minister Boris Johnson to include the restart of travel in the UK’s recovery plans, due to be outlined on February 22.

All of Greece’s regions are either labelled high or medium risk on the weekly European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) map.

Residents in Greece who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 can now download their digital vaccination certificate from the gov.gr website.

The “Destination Greece. Health First” website, which includes all travelers need to know on Greece’s health protocols for tourism, is now available in six languages.

Europe’s travel agents and tour operators are urging the EU to review a set of special VAT rules to meet the demands of the digital era.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that its chief economist, Brian Pearce, will retire from the organization in July.

Amorgos in Greece has welcomed “Dream Blue”, a new travel agency offering activities, thematic tours and adventures on the island.