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The European Commission has announced a coordinated effort for Covid-19 vaccination across the EU on December 27, 28 and 29.

HOTREC, the European organization representing hotels, bars, cafes and restaurants, has welcomed the EU’s proposed regulations that give hospitality enterprises more control over their digital presence.

The Greek Finance Ministry has announced a new round of 7.5 billion euros in Covid-19 relief aid for businesses and employees for 2021. 

Greece was honored for its unique destinations and tourism offerings at the Global Traveler Awards 2020.

Greece must accelerate key infrastructure upgrades and iconic projects that will bring added value to destinations so as to remain competitive, an INSETE study says.

The WTTC has launched new guidelines for inclusion and diversity in the Travel & Tourism sector that were compiled to support businesses of all sizes and provide an inclusive work …

Tourism to Greece managed to generate 4 billion euros in 2020, with government emphasis now on ways to address the challenges in 2021.

Channeling EU funding into modifying Greece’s tourism model to meet the demands of the changing times is key to the tourism development of the Greek islands.

Hoteliers of Zakynthos have applauded a new bill tabled in parliament that foresees the establishment of a management agency for the island’s Shipwreck beach.

Aviation bodies in Europe have welcomed the European Commission’s Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy, which promotes EU’s green and digital transformation.

A bill amendment tabled in parliament will give Greek museums the right to loan moveable art works to international entities for up to 50 years.

IATA has identified a measure Greece took to support aviation in Covid-19 times, as a successful example of stimulating passenger growth.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis presented 5 proposals for tourism’s recovery, during the UNWTO’s 7th Global Tourism Crisis Committee meeting.

Greece’s professional tourist guides are calling on the government to extend financial support through to March 2021.

The European Commission has presented a plan for green, smart and affordable mobility, aiming to cut emissions by 90% by 2050.

WTM London has published a Travel & Tourism Manifesto to guide policy-makers with concrete solutions to present and future challenges.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis has proposed joint actions to strengthen connectivity between Greece and the Arab countries.

The Athens Traders Association has tabled its proposals for the smooth re-opening of shops in the Greek capital, ahead of the holiday season. 

A new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) recommends global guidelines for a safe and seamless traveller journey in the ‘new normal’.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis backed the government’s decision to continue lockdown measures into the new year stressing the need to avoid a third wave of Covid-19.