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The development and potential of ecotourism and geotourism topped Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki’s recent visit to the Greek island of Lesvos.

Mexoxo, an international non-profit organization committed to empowering women, has launched an educational program for women in Greek tourism.

Americans – vaccinated or not – are now advised against traveling to Greece due to a “very high” risk of Covid-19 following revised guidance by the Centers for Disease Control …

Skiathos is setting the example with nearly 95% of its population vaccinated against Covid-19, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis during his recent visit to the island.

Covid-19 impacted Greeks’ travel plans last year, taking a toll on the duration of holidays and therefore overnight stays which dropped by 35.5%, according to ELSTAT.

All outdoor archaeological sites in Greece will remain closed between noon and 5 pm due to the heatwave that has been scorching the country.

Greece takes the spotlight in a new promotional campaign run jointly for the second year by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and Mastercard.

More Greek hotels have joined WWF’s “Hotel Kitchen: Food has Value” program that aims to limit food waste generated by the hospitality industry.

Following inspections of Greece’s beaches with the prestigious 2021 Blue Flag designation, 15 beaches were stripped of their award.

Greek authorities are pushing for more vaccinations to address the Covid-19 pandemic and return to normalcy.

The Greek government says it will deploy mobile vaccination units in order to facilitate hotel workers that wish to get vaccinated against Covid-19.

New research on the hotel brand landscape in Greece found that 10% of all hotels and 32% of all hotel rooms in the country are branded.

One-third of the Greek population, mostly males between 17 and 44 years of age, has still not been vaccinated against Covid-19 and doesn’t intend to, says a new study by …

Activity at Greece’s small and medium-sized accommodation facilities is slow as Covid-19 continues to affect intent for travel, according to the Greek Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Enterprises (SETKE).

The rules that all passengers must follow to travel to the Greek islands on domestic flights have been extended until August 9.

Greece has secured more than 21 billion euros in ESPA funds that will go towards a greener and digital economy, more social cohesion and a new approach to its fisheries …

A new study on Athens’ tourism carrying capacity has launched by the World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage and the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency.

Greece and Cyprus are exploring ways to promote their religious heritage through the EU’s Re-Cult program.

The Greek Culture Ministry will carry out infrastructure works in the old fortress and town of Corfu to improve accessibility for guests with disabilities.

All travelers to Greece can now submit the mandatory Passenger Locator Form (PLF) at any time before the departure of their flight to the country.