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Hotel prices in Greece significantly increased during July-August 2021, compared to the average prices of 2019, says an analysis by Mabrian Technologies.

The occupancy rate of hotels in the Cyclades and the Dodecanese reached up to 85 percent in August, according to ITEP data.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has called upon the UK government to finally bring an end to the “widely discredited” travel traffic light system.

The lack of an internationally recognized Covid-19 vaccine certification system could hinder travel recovery as many travelers are left confused about restrictions, says GlobalData.

Six culture projects slated for the Peloponnese region, including the Kalamata Dance Festival and dozens of restoration actions, have received the go-ahead by state and local authorities.

In a cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday, Vassilis Kikilias was appointed as the new tourism minister for Greece, replacing Harry Theoharis.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has reshuffled the Greek cabinet and changed the leadership of key ministries.

All the more international investors are looking to Greece to invest and gain residence and citizenship rights, according to research released by Astons.

The European Commission has approved a 500-million-euro Greek scheme to support the uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greece’s ancient “wonders” and most recent archaeological findings were revealed to UK television viewers through the show of British historian Bettany Hughes.

The unique nature and tourism offerings of the Greek island of Tinos were introduced to US tourism professionals at the ASTA Global Convention 2021.

The Hellenic Electronics Center has launched an online petition to gather support for the addition of Greece to the Disney World Epcot Center World Showcase.

The South Aegean islands are playing a big part in Greece’s tourism success this year despite the unfavorable environment created by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Greek Health Ministry is providing Covid-19 self-test kits to unvaccinated citizens that are returning home from their summer vacation.

People wanting to attend conferences, exhibitions and trade fairs in Greece will now need to have a Covid-19 vaccination certificate or a recovery certificate.

The European Council removed the United States and Israel from its list of safe third countries for non-essential travel into the EU.

The Greek Shipping Ministry will use €1 billion in funds to improve the service of ferry connections and cover projects to upgrade island port infrastructure.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has called for the US government to urgently “speed up” approval of the UK’s AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to help restore vital transatlantic travel.

The Greek islands of Santorini, Mykonos and Crete are among the Top 10 beach destinations for wealthy investors, according to the Nomad Beach Index 2021.

The rules that all passengers must follow to travel from/to the Greek islands on domestic flights have been extended until September 6.