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Greeks appear to be less optimistic about the future with regard to the evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic, a new study by research firm diaNEOsis reveals.

Conferences and events organizers in Thessaloniki are once again calling on the Greek government to clarify Covid-19 health protocols for the MICE industry.

European travel agents’ and tour operators’ recently met in Athens and sent the message that traveling is safe in Covid-19 times if hygiene safety measures are respected.

Greece ranks fourth among the Top 5 destination choices for Europeans seeking to travel in the next six months, according to an ETC study.

Only 60 percent of all hotels in Greece managed to operate during this year’s tourism season after the country’s Covid-19 lockdown, according to a new report by ITEP.

Measures in Greece to curb the spread of the coronavirus are now imposed depending on the Covid-19 risk of each Greek regional unit.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed on the need for joint efforts to address the ongoing refugee crisis in Europe.

The international MICE industry is undergoing major changes due to the coronavirus pandemic and becoming more and more dependent on technology, says IAPCO President Ori Lahav.

Over half of the world’s shoppers are keen on returning to travel overseas despite Covid-19, says a survey by tax free shopping provider Global Blue.

Small and medium-sized businesses in the Attica Region, impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, will be able to tap into a support package of 200 million euros.

Greece has introduced a risk-assessment map for citizens to track the spread of Covid-19 by regional unit and keep up to date on the latest safety restrictions.

Travelers from Greece will no longer be tested for Covid-19 upon arrival to Italy, according to a new decree signed by the Italian Minister of Health.

Flight-related transmission of the Covid-19 virus is 1 in 27 Million, according to research by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Adjusting to a new post-Covid-19 reality with inclusive forms of tourism which respect the environment is key to sector recovery, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Face masks may soon be compulsory everywhere in Greece, as authorities are considering additional measures to address the recent spike in Covid-19 cases.

Spain, Canada and Austria were the three source markets to Greece that recorded the highest increases in the 2017-2019 period, according an INSETE study.

Five Greek islands have been removed from the quarantine list for arrivals to England and placed on the “travel corridor” exempt list.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is drafting a new agrotourism plan aimed at channeling revenues into local communities and creating new jobs.

Nine tourism projects, which include a number of luxury resorts, are among the 14 strategic investments taking place in Greece, following government approval.

In a historic meeting, in the midst of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, G20 Tourism Ministers addressed the current challenges to the tourism sector and the way forward.