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Cruise ship flow management and berth allocation in Greece topped the agenda of talks between Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias and Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis.

Although global air passenger traffic last year rose from a 60% drop seen in 2020, it still remains below pre-Covid levels, according to ICAO.

The Peloponnese Region’s tourism destinations and thematic travel products will be promoted in 2022 through a new 1.95-million-euro program.

Greece’s Council of Museums has given the green light for the creation of an Underwater Antiquities Museum on the coastal front of Piraeus.

The Greek tourism and shipping ministries are preparing a plan with measures aimed at safeguarding local tourism brands.

Tourism business owners in Greece are calling on the government to extend a series of announced measures to address soaring energy costs.

Owners of tourism agencies and tourist buses are calling on the Greek government to include their services in a new development law recently tabled in parliament.

Greece has placed six mountains on high protection status in efforts to protect mountain area habitats from uncontrolled development.

The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB) will hold its annual ‘Connect Tourism & Travel Event’ live during May 8-10.

Greece’s three-star hotels have been included in a new development law that provides support and tools for upgrade and modernization activities.

A bill tabled in Greek parliament encourages investments for the development of ports, ski centers and other special interest tourism facilities.

Local stakeholders are looking to expand the protection of the Cryssi islet, near Crete, and put a cap on the number of daily visitors.

Greek residents over 60 rushed to get vaccinated against Covid-19 before the end of January, when fines reach 100 euros for every month they don’t get the jab.

A major project for the upgrade of sidewalks in Athens is underway in the city’s commercial center and neighborhoods.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Frederic Leger as its Senior Vice President (SVP) for Commercial Products and Services.

A new bill tabled in Greek parliament focuses on supporting tourism investments for the modernization of accommodation facilities in Greece.

Greece is looking to enter new markets such as India, South Korea and the Arab countries, as part of its national strategy to strengthen the tourism sector.

A recent survey by GBTA and Dinova reveals what US business travelers want to know about traveling in the Covid-19 era and beyond.

Greek authorities have set aside €80 million to support employees and businesses impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, including several tourism activities.

Greece last year managed to achieve €600 in spending per traveler, which reflects the tourism sector’s resilience, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.