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The newly established Athens Film Office and the Greek Film Center have joint forces to attract international audiovisual producers to the Greek capital.

Goldair managed in 2020 to complete its planned investments and also pursue new growth opportunities, despite the difficulties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The GNTO promoted Greek destinations to the Chinese market through a social media campaign held by Sina Weibo.

The Acropolis Museum in Athens has launched a new online platform featuring artefacts of its permanent collection, educational programs and more.

Officials have increased the quarantine period for arrivals to Greece from the UK to 10 days.

The Hellenic Coast Guard is stepping up checks on ferries and passengers to ensure that safety protocols against Covid-19 are being followed.

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has updated the temporary ban on entry into Greece from outside the European Union.

Brown Hotels is planning to expand its portfolio of properties with the opening of over 20 new properties in Greece and Cyprus.

More than 6,000 air routes previously operated from Europe’s airports have not been restored since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to an ACI Europe report.

#AgapiMouGrecia, a series of live digital events that aim to “build a bridge” between Italy and Greece, has kicked off online.

Several EU countries are suspending air traffic from the UK due to the new mutant strain of the coronavirus that has been spreading recently in England.

All travelers arriving to Greece from the UK must self-isolate for 7 days as of December 21, according to the Greek General Secretariat for Civil Protection.

The year 2020 will go down in history as the worst year on record for global tourism with international arrivals expected to reach 1990 levels, the UNWTO says.

The first Covid-19 vaccinations in Greece will take place at two Athens hospitals on December 27, according to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

The IATA Travel Pass, designed to support the safe reopening of borders in the Covid-19 era, is scheduled for release early in the first quarter of 2021.

Europe’s airlines and airports are highly concerned by the European Commission’s proposal to amend the airport slot regulation.

Kanava Hotels & Resorts in the summer of 2021 will open its new hotel “Cosme” on the popular island of Paros in the Cyclades complex.

The B2B tourism event “Meet the Best Greece” will take place on Crete in October 2021 with a selection of leading Greek travel suppliers and top International buyers.

The Lufthansa Group and Sabre have signed a new, flexible distribution agreement that enables modern airline retailing as well as technology innovation.

The Almiriki Hotel Apartments on the Greek island of Chios, is among the winners of the Travel & Hospitality Awards for 2021.