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Airline companies are calling on leaders to implement a common Covid-19 screening plan in efforts to resume travel between Europe and the US.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said planned cuts in the Union’s upcoming long-term budget will be a “difficult pill to swallow”.

Greek tourism recently gained buzz on Chinese social media through the online campaign #Thinkingofyou.

Greek authorities have conducted 127,900 Covid-19 tests since July 1, when Greece opened its borders to tourists, recording 295 confirmed cases in travelers.

Greece secured at least €70 billion in funds to address the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic from an EU recovery plan of €750 billion agreed on in Brussels.

The South Aegean Region has launched a new digital campaign to promote the Greek islands of the Cyclades and the Dodecanese to European source markets.

Greek authorities have announced additional Covid-19 measures at Greece’s borders in view of rising arrivals by land.

Greek coast guard officials will continue coronavirus screening on board all ferries during the entire summer period.

Citing a drop in bookings in Northern Greece, hoteliers are calling for a single unified Covid-19 approach that will not impact arrivals to the country.

Greece will launch a campaign aimed at restoring the reputation of five Aegean islands that have suffered the massive influx of migrants and refugees in the last years.

Greek hoteliers are urging the government to implement mandatory Covid-19 testing 72 hours ahead of travel to all incoming tourists.

Approximately 90,000 small- and medium- sized enterprises in Greece will be able to tap into a total of 1.14 billion euros in funds released by the European Commission.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has joined forces with Travel Channel International to promote the authentic experiences that Greece offers its visitors.

The public’s willingness to travel is being tempered by concerns over the risks of catching the coronavirus during air travel, according to a survey by IATA.

Greece will increase testing at the Promachonas border check point following a spike in Covid-19 cases among incoming visitors.

Targeted Covid-19 testing conducted at entry points across Greece has been effective, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

The European Commission has revised its outlook for the Greek economy, saying prospects for 2020 in the aftermath of Covid-19 were milder than initially expected.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to equally distribute tourist traffic to all of Greece’s regions, aiming to ensure inclusive development.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to establish two new tourism education departments, one in the area of Ancient Olympia and another on the island of Kos.

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has partnered with Sommet Education to offer 30 scholarships for tourism education programs.