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Targeted and efficient use of EU funds are key to restoring tourism to Greece post-Covid-19, which will in turn bolster the economy, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has appointed George Tziallas as Regional Director for Europe and North Africa.

Greek authorities are preparing an action plan to address the possible spread of the new Covid-19 Delta variant in the country.

Germany and France are calling for a coordinated EU travel guidance to contain the spread of the Covid-19 ‘Delta’ variant across Europe.

A new variant of Covid-19, known as ‘Delta’, is expected to account for 70% of new coronavirus infections in Europe by early August, according to the ECDC.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis says redefining the tourism model with a focus on lasting experiences is key to the future of tourism after Covid-19 subsides.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is extending 400 million euros in support to boost business financing across Greece, in efforts to stimulate innovation and create jobs.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) this summer is supporting sports and gastronomy events taking place in popular Greek destinations.

Greek tourism may see signs of improvement in the second half of 2021, as long as there are no unexpected developments on the pandemic front.

SETE President Yiannis Retsos has listed seven major challenges Greek tourism will face in the short and long term as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Three challenges must be addressed before the EU could call it summer in the aftermath of Covid-19, according to Commissioner for the Internal Market Thierry Breton.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis says 2021 will be a “difficult” year for tourism as very much depends on how other countries address the pandemic.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has finalized an agreement for the construction of Athens’ Metro Line 4 with Alstom SA, paving the way for works to begin soon.

Greek health experts are expressing concern that the Covid-19 pandemic may enter a fourth wave due to new variants entering the country through travel.

European Commissioner Stella Kyriakides, during her visit to Athens, praised Greece for its steady progress of vaccinations.

A total of 4 million euros in funds will go towards the restoration of three landmarks on the island of Skiathos, according to Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni.

Greek special forms of tourism – linked to agriculture and marine activities – will benefit from EU relief funds after the European Commission approved Greece’s resilience plan.

The GNTO’s and AEGEAN’s latest collaboration with Sojern resulted in 37.9 million ad impressions and 28,000 visitors to Greece.

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has launched the ‘Jobs Factory’, a global hospitality network designed to connect talent with employers across the sector.

A report by the WTTC and the UNEP is offering practical recommendations to tourism policymakers on the complex issue of single-use plastic products.