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European tourism experts and MEPs are calling for an EU-wide coordinated approach that will ensure the seamless restart of travel and tourism.

Greek travel agents are seeking government support to shore up liquidity and cover operating costs amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Greek passenger shipping sector is expected to post over 300 million euros in losses this year due to the repercussions of Covid-19.

SETE President Yiannis Retsos is calling for the immediate implementation of EU funding tools to support tourism enterprises impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Greek Tourism Ministry and the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels have launched a cooperation that is expected to further strengthen the country’s hospitality offering.

IATA has released guidance to ensure that the air cargo industry will be ready to support the large-scale handling, transport and distribution of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Elementary schools in Greece will remain closed as of November 16 in efforts of the government to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the country.

Sustainable development is a priority for Greece, that the Greek National Tourism Organization will continue to promote through its tourism campaigns.

The Municipality of Athens has announced an action plan that includes a number of support measures for the city center’s economy.

The Municipality of Rethymno has joined forces with ASTA Greece to promote the city’s tourism offerings to the US market and attract more travelers.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis congratulated President-elect Joe Biden on his victory in the 2020 US presidential election.

Sotiris Tsiodras, epidemiologist and head of the Greek government’s Covid-19 health committee, explains why Greece went into a second lockdown.

The European Commission revised down its initial growth forecast for Greece to 9% percent in 2020, due to the impact of the pandemic on tourism and exports.

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are calling for the gradual resumption of cruise operations.

The European Commission has downgraded its 2021 growth forecast as one by one member states enter second lockdowns due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The tourism campaigns of the Greek regions for the 2021 season will be largely based on online promotions through social media.

The Greek National Tourism Organization has announced a collaboration with the Athens Traders Association to promote the center of the Greek capital and support its local market.

The Greek Finance Ministry will release 3.3 billion euros in aid to support businesses and workers impacted by Greece’s second Covid-19 lockdown.

A second wave of Covid-19 and consecutive lockdowns across Europe have driven air demand in September down by 82.5% against 2019, says IATA.

The Greek Labor Ministry has announced support for tourism businesses and employees impacted by Covid-19 containment measures