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Developing special interest tourist products will bring added value to Greece, according to Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development Vicky Loizou.

Digital transformation has profoundly affected the tourism industry and is spearheading developments in the sector amid the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Greek experts.

The GNTO has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the University of Thessaly to support tourism development through scientific research and studies.

The government will extend Greece’s second Covid-19 lockdown by one week, to December 14, but allow the opening of retail stores selling holiday goods.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is focusing on six actions to develop Greece’s luxury tourism offer and attract higher income visitors to the country.

Greek authorities are inviting US investors to do business in Greece as dozens of new opportunities are opening in the country.

Greek hoteliers, owners of mainly small family-run units in mountainous areas, have called for actions for their businesses to survive the financial slowdown caused by Covid-19.

World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director Hans Kluge spoke of the importance of vaccination for curbing Covid-19, and urged Greeks to vaccinate.

The European Commission has presented its ‘Staying safe from Covid-19 during winter’ strategy that includes recommendations to sustainably manage the pandemic over the coming months.

International business travel could restart if agreement is secured to safeguard journeys of up to 72-hours free from quarantines, says the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

The challenges Greek tourism will face in 2021 were discussed during a meeting between Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and SETE President Yiannis Retsos.

The Greek economy is set to recover gradually next year and projected to accelerate in 2022, according to the latest OECD Economic Outlook report.

Europe continues to lead the way in lifting or easing travel restrictions that were introduced in response to Covid-19, according to the UNWTO.

Greek authorities may be forced to extend the country’s second lockdown beyond initially announced dates, according to Government Spokesperson Stelios Petsas.

EU agencies EASA and ECDC have released guidelines to support a coordinated approach to reduce risks related to the movement of travelers in the Covid-19 era.

The Greek government’s strategy to reposition and boost the country’s image abroad is expected to be presented in 2021.

Greece has announced that a locally produced rapid antigen test for Covid-19 is nearing completion.

Greece remains high in the preferences of travelers from Belgium despite the challenges of Covid-19, according to Belgian travel agents and tour operators.

AIA is inviting air travelers to join its new group of InfluencAIRs in its aim to discover new travel trends and define the profile of today’s traveler.

The majority of Greek companies expect to return to pre-Covid-19 levels by the end of 2022, the HSBC Navigator annual survey reveals.