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The Greek island of Kefalonia, with a total of 36,551 votes, ranks seventh on the list of the European Best Destinations for 2021.

Vaccinations are key to returning to normalcy which includes opening borders to tourists, said Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who is forecasting improved conditions in spring.

The Greek government will release a new round of Covid-19 support measures and “green” incentives for hotels.

The EU will revamp rules for the use of airport slots to prevent “ghost flights” and support the air transport sector during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Restaurant owners across Greece symbolically handed over their keys to the government protesting against the Covid-19 restrictions that keep their establishments closed.

Cosco’s investment in the development of Piraeus port has paved the way for new collaborations between Greece and China, including the 17+1 Chinese Initiative.

International arrivals to Europe marked a 30-year low last year, down by 70% compared to 2019 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the ETC’s quarterly report.

Greek authorities have tightened lockdown restrictions in Athens and the surrounding Attica region to stop the further spread of Covid-19.

One by one countries across the globe are announcing or considering plans to allow admission to tourists with proof of Covid-19 vaccination.

Greece has issued a new aviation directive that lifts the temporary suspension on flights from Catalonia.

The Region of Attica in Greece will enter a tougher Covid-19 lockdown on February 11 with additional relief aid for employees, as announced by the Labor Ministry.

All travelers arriving in the UK as of February 15 will be required to take two Covid-19 tests during their quarantine period.

The European Travel Commission (ETC) has strongly condemned the new UK travel measures that include heavy financial penalties for travelers and potential jail time for non-compliance.

Greece and Spain laid the groundwork for future cooperation in culture to include join digital exhibitions, according to the Greek Culture Ministry.

Greece and Cyprus are looking into ways to simplify travel for Europeans wishing to visit both countries this summer.

Greece’s national vaccination plan is entering its next phase with the inoculation of the next two priority groups: individuals aged 60-64 and 75-79.

Cruise ship arrivals and passenger visits to Greek ports dropped 95% in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Greek Tourism Ministry will accelerate payments owed to quarantine hotels and other tourism businesses included in measures taken to address the Covid-19 pandemic.

Upskilling Greece’s tourism workforce to meet new demands is key to restarting tourism activity in 2021, according to Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.

The recovery of international business travel to pre-pandemic levels is expected no earlier than 2025, according to the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA).