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Half of Brits are planning to take two or more holidays in 2022, with overseas beach destinations topping their wish list.

Spain has placed Greece, Denmark, the Czech Republic and several other countries and regions on its “high-risk” travel list.

Greece is a favorite destination for British holidaymakers planning to travel in 2022, with the Mediterranean at the top of their wish lists, says the WTM Industry Report 2021.

UK tour operators are adding flights and holidays across Greece in 2022 and 2023 to cater for recovering levels of demand from British holidaymakers.

Tourism in Europe took steady steps towards recovery this summer, with Greece leading the way, according to a report released by Oxford Economics.

Facilitating the movement of citizens between Greece and Britain is an issue of major importance, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

The full impact of Brexit on the global travel industry has not yet been felt, according to the findings of a report released during the WTM London expo.

Israel has opened its borders to foreign nationals who are vaccinated against Covid-19 or have recovered from the virus.

The Greek government is paving the way for fast-track procedures to simplify licensing for the creation of a waterway network in Greece.

Executives of the Halkidiki Tourism Organization met with German tour operators, travel agents and journalists during DRV’s 2021 conference in Messinia, Greece.

Jet2 agreed to boost the number of airline seats to Greece by 600,000 in 2022, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias announced from the WTM London exhibition.

Increasing tourism flows to Greece this year helped boost coastal shipping activities, but much more needs to be done, says SEEN President Michael Sakellis.

The October 28 national holiday in Greece sent occupancy levels through the roof, reaching 100% at major mainland spots and winter destinations.

Greek officials may be ordering a new round of measures, which may include tougher controls at restaurants and bars, to address a recent spike in Covid-19 cases.

Eleven percent of Greeks appear hesitant to get the Covid-19 vaccine while eight percent are “refusers” (anti-vaxxers) and do not intend to get the jab.

Greece and China are further strengthening ties aiming to create a “gateway between Asia and Europe”.

The UK has removed the last seven countries from its Covid-19 red list, which required newly arrived travelers to enter hotel quarantine.

The Greek Tourism Ministry will promote Greece as a destination for city breaks and an ideal choice for high-end tourism, at the WTM London 2021 expo.

The best of Greece will be presented to the world at the WTM London 2021 tourism and travel expo, set to open on Monday, November 1.

Greece is among the Top 5 destinations of choice for Europeans hoping to take a holiday by March, the latest European Travel Commission survey says.