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The UNWTO’s Global Tourism Plastics Initiative has welcomed 26 new signatories, including businesses and organizations from every part of the tourism value chain.

The Athens Municipality has opened a social clinic at its Reception and Solidarity Center for the homeless and poverty-stricken, near the center of the Greek capital.

Looking to tap into the growing interest for golf tourism in Greece, the Tourism Ministry has proceeded with a series of revisions to golf course regulations.

Deep losses for the airline industry will continue into 2021 due to the impact of Covid-19, says the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

A strike which would have affected air travel in Greece during November 25-27 has been called off.

Accor CEO Southern Europe Maud Bailly highlights Greece’s attractiveness as a destination for tourism investments.

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) is calling for additional support measures for tourism enterprises in Greece that have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Greek Finance Ministry has proposed series of significant tax breaks for foreigners or Greeks abroad who chose to return and work in Greece.

The European Union may start vaccinating its residents in December, according to European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen.

The Municipality of Skiathos has upgraded the tourism experience offered on the island through the EU’s WiFi4EU free connectivity program.

Greek airline company AEGEAN posted a loss of 187.1 million euros during the first nine months of 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced leadership changes approved by its 76th Annual General Meeting.

The five-star Kenshō Ornos on Mykonos has been named “Best Hotel Spa Eastern Europe” at the World Spa & Wellness Awards 2020.

Greece’s government and health authorities expect the country’s second lockdown to continue into December, as Covid-19 is still spreading faster than the allowable rate.

A 24-hour strike called by Greece’s civil servants’ union ADEDY for Thursday, November 26, will affect public transport in Athens.

An additional 20 million euros will be given to support Greek coastal shipping companies that have been hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the Shipping Ministry.

Pre-flight Covid-19 vaccination will be a “necessity” for passengers wishing to fly internationally with Qantas, according to the airline’s CEO.

AEGEAN and Olympic Air have announced flight cancellations and reschedules during November 25-27 due to industrial action announced by Greece’s air traffic control personnel.

IATA has announced that Alexandre de Juniac will step down from his role as Director General and CEO, effective March 31, 2021.

Enterprise Greece and US-MAC have launched a program that aims to enhance the export potential of Greek technology companies.