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A prescriptive computer program named EVA developed for Greece to identify asymptomatic, infected travelers may have slowed COVID-19’s spread through its borders, according to a study in the journal Nature.

Athens was the most searched for destination in August by potential travelers from the US, UK and France, according to data released by Tourix.

A campaign is expected to launch to promote Greece’s winter tourism destinations in an aim to support hotels that are open all year round.

EU, EEA and Swiss citizens from October 1 can enter the UK only if they hold a valid passport, according to the British authorities.

Greece’s attractiveness as an investor destination and stronger export activity are two crucial indicators of a robust economy, says Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Leading tourism organizations are urging the industry’s businesses and associations to commit to a decade of climate action to cut tourism emissions at least in half over the next decade.

The mayors of Athens and Istanbul, Kostas Bakoyannis and Ekrem İmamoğlu, met in the Greek capital and discussed mutual actions that will “build bridges of peace”.

The United States and Greece have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that renews protections for Greek cultural property.

Thessaloniki’s 15 World Heritage Sites are highlighted in a special advertisement published in “World Heritage”, an official UNESCO publication.

Greece is expecting tourism-related revenue this year to reach some 12 billion euros, says Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

The number of incoming travelers to Greece in July increased by 240.2% year-on-year to some 2.8 million, according to the Bank of Greece.

Greece achieved its main goals for this year’s tourism season but is still up against challenges, says GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis.

Greece will increase funding for the tourism promotion of the fire-sticken island of Evia in 2022, from 1.5 million euros to 2 million euros.

A national strategy for the development of marinas in Greece is in its final stage, according to the Tourism Ministry.

The joint events of the Greece-China Year of Culture and Tourism 2021 are expected to spark travel activity between the two countries in the post-pandemic era.

The Biden administration will allow fully vaccinated travelers from the EU, the UK and other countries to enter the United States from early November.

Greek Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias has announced a four-pronged tourism strategy aimed at boosting Greece’s economy and stimulating growth.

Greece’s travel receipts in July achieved 61.4% of their July 2019 levels, according to data released by the Bank of Greece.

EU leaders have adopted the Athens Declaration on Climate Change and the Environment in the Mediterranean during the 8th EUMED 9 Summit held in the Greek capital.

Increasing Covid-19 vaccination reach and completing crucial infrastructure are key for Greece’s tourism recovery, according to AEGEAN CEO Dimitris Gerogiannis.