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Greece’s tourism minister, Vassilis Kikilias, sees a strong year ahead for the country, following encouraging feedback from travel and tourism operators worldwide.

The Greek Tourism Ministry applauds the investments made around Omonia Square in Athens, underlining that new hotels brighten the city center, create economic activity and attract more tourists.

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund has launched a tender process for the development of a mega-yachts marina on the Greek island of Corfu.

Direct flights from Canada to Athens will begin on April 2, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias announced after a meeting with Canada’s Ambassador to Greece Mark Allen.

Greece is among the European tourism destinations expected to recover losses due to Covid-19 thanks in large part to its high vaccination rates.

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels has launched the new Helpdesk information platform for hoteliers seeking funding opportunities for business growth.

Members of the European Parliament are calling for a ban on the so-called “golden passport” schemes, which they say “pose several serious security risks”.

Hotel issues, marine tourism and cruise travel topped the agenda of meetings between newly-appointed Greek Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development Olympia Anastasopoulou and stakeholders.

The Greek island of Corfu will soon be getting a new recreational boat berthing facility at the old port (Cafe Yali).

With Greece’s early booking levels in January up 30% over the same month in pre-pandemic 2019, the Tourism Ministry expects a considerable increase for the months ahead.

The UNWTO has partnered with the Municipality of Skiathos as part of its commitment to support and work with communities to rethink and restart tourism.

The Municipality of Chania on Crete is hoping to launch Greece’s first Citizens Tourism Service Center that would offer information to visitors on tourism-related issues.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group will join forces with Greek banks to support businesses impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, providing 6.5 billion euros in liquidity.

Greece’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Greek citizens against travelling to Ukraine and urged those there to leave immediately.

Greece and Italy continue discussions on the permanent return of a Parthenon fragment, from the collection of the Archaeological Museum Antonino Salinas, to Athens.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the IGOM Portal, a support tool to help standardize ground operations across the airline industry.

Juliette Losardo is the new Exhibition Director of WTM London, a leading global event for the travel industry.

American airline companies this summer are expected to operate 14 direct flights every week between eight large US airports and Athens.

Greece is working hard to become a frontrunner in travel and tourism, according to the country’s tourism minister, Vassilis Kikilias.

As Greece prepares to open to tourists next month, the ministers of tourism and civil protection met to set out the safety standards to be implemented at entry points.