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IATA’s global passenger traffic results for 2020 show that last year “was a catastrophe for demand” due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The European Council has adopted a Commission proposal for updated recommendations on measures affecting non-essential travel into the EU from third countries.

Aiming to improve its tourism product and attract more travelers, the Municipality of Ios is proceeding with major infrastructure works on the island’s port and road network.

Greek city Elefsina has revised its agenda for its term as cultural capital 2023 focusing on culture, humanity, city, and the environment.

Les Roches International School of Hotel Management has appointed Dimitrios Diamantis as its Executive Academic Dean.

An exhibition of rare artifacts dating back to 1821, the year that Greece revolted against the Turkish occupation, has opened at Athens Airport.

A series of proposals for the development of gastronomy tourism in Greece are now open for public consultation, the Tourism Ministry has announced.

Covid-19 has forced the short-term rental market to re-set its targets and focus on covering lost ground, according to AirDNA analysts.

Greece is set to receive a total of 728 million euros in funding from the EU’s SURE unemployment scheme.

Greece is keeping its tough Covid-19 measures in place with plans to re-open restaurants and sports facilities last.

IATA has called on governments to partner with the air transport industry to devise plans to safely re-link people, business and economies when the Covid-19 epidemiological situation permits.

Hotel websites ranked among the top producers of booking revenue for Greek hotels in 2020, according to data from guest acquisition platform Siteminder.

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the consuming behavior of travelers, who are now “hungry” for new trips and tourism experiences, says a Booking.com survey.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is exploring ways to promote Greece as a luxury destination ideal for high-end corporate and social events.

The Attica Region is joining forces with wine and food experts to design a digital wine map to promote Attica’s wine products and routes.

SkyUp Airlines will launch routes from Ukraine to five Greek islands as part of its summer flight program for 2021.

Greece’s field of luxury hotels will see a number of new entries following transactions and developments that took place in late 2020.

The Regional Chamber Council of Attica has released a set of guidelines for consumers regarding the operation of retail stores with the “click in shop” method.

France has banned all but essential travel from outside the European Union and tightened testing requirements for travelers coming from EU countries.

The Municipality of Thira is planning to launch a new tourism promotion strategy for 2021 to promote Santorini to as many potential visitors as possible.