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Enterprise Greece and the Greek Health Tourism Council Elitour plan to join forces to promote Greece as a tourism destination that offers health and wellness services.

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has appointed Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of MSC Cruises, as its new Global Chairman.

The Greek aviation directive that allows only essential domestic travel between all airports in the country has been extended until February 1.

Greece is extending the mandatory 7-day quarantine rule for all international travelers arriving by air, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA).

The EU has not reached a decision on a unified approach to movement of individuals in the Covid-19 era, which would help restart the economy and facilitate travel.

EU leaders are proposing the designation as “dark red” of Covid-19 hot spots from which travel would be discouraged.

The WTTC warns that the UK’s latest emergency border measures, taken to prevent the spread of new Covid-19 variants, could be a “crushing blow” to travel.

American Airlines as of June 3, will launch a new service connecting Athens with New York, JFK, for the 2021 summer season.

Leaders across the Greek political spectrum welcomed America’s new president, Joe Biden, hoping his administration will work to tighten diplomatic ties even further.

Greek restauranteurs are calling on the government to provide support in order for businesses to remain above water until they are allowed to re-open.

Professionals who have chosen in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic to balance work and life explain why working from Athens has its advantages.

Greek company BlissTravel is inviting independent travel agents to partner and receive services to grow their business.

ACI World and Amadeus have announced a new enhanced long-term partnership to deliver ACI’s ASQ awards and Customer Experience Accreditation program.

Individuals living in Greece who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 will soon be able to request a digital vaccination certificate to be used when needed.

The European Commission is calling on member states to discourage non-essential travel until the Covid-19 epidemiological situation has considerably improved.

Greece plans to keep its lockdown measures in place in view of a Covid-19 variant which appears to be spreading at a fast pace.

ACI Europe and the European Travel Commission (ETC) are urging the EU to come up with more flexible state aid rules to provide assistance to airports and support air connectivity.

Greece is moving ahead with the licensing and construction of 150 waterways, which it hopes to have up and running within the next five years.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is cooperating with sector professionals for the finalization of Greece’s upcoming 3-year tourism campaign.

The Strefi hill, located near the center of Athens, is set to undergo a major revamp, as part of an ongoing drive for the overhaul of the Greek capital.