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Tourism ministers joined together at the WTTC’s annual Global Summit 2021 and urged the public and private sectors to work together in partnership to save travel.

The EU has launched the EDEN 2022 competition that rewards the best achievements in sustainable tourism in smaller destinations across Europe.

Greece has lifted its quarantine requirement for travelers from 7 countries provided they have been vaccinated or tested negative for Covid-19.

The updated health protocols that are to be applied this year in all accommodation businesses of Greece’s tourism sector to limit the spread of Covid-19 have been released.

Domestic travel in Greece during Easter and until May 10 is allowed only with documentation proving that movement is necessary for work, funeral, medical purposes, or child visitation rights.

EU countries have agreed on guidelines describing the main technical specifications for the implementation of the system for Digital Green Certificates.

Shopping malls and discount parks will open in Greece under COVID-secure guidelines as of April 24.

All public sector employees in Greece will have to take weekly self-tests for Covid-19, according to Greek Deputy Health Minister Vassilis Kontozamanis.

Greek restaurants, cafes and F&B services are set to open outdoors on May 3 after Orthodox Easter with protocols to be announced in the coming days.

The UNWTO and IATA launched a Destination Tracker, a new tool that provides up-to-date information on Covid-19 restrictions and requirements of airlines and destinations, allowing tourists to make informed choices.

Greeks will celebrate Easter for a second time at home this year, with measures aimed at ensuring a better, freer summer.

Five new support measures have been announced to relieve Greek households and reignite the economy in the aftermath of Covid-19.

The Digital Green Certificate, aimed at enabling travel across the EU, is expected to enter into force in June or early July, according to EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders.

The majority of Greek hotels are expected to open in the second half of June, according to Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is supporting two virtual events that will promote the popular destinations of Thessaloniki and Crete.

Greece will not lift Covid-19 lockdown restrictions for the upcoming Easter holiday, keeping the rule that bans travel between regions in place until May 15.

The Municipality of Athens and its tourism partners are preparing for the reopening of Greek tourism in mid-May, aiming to provide the city’s visitors with safe experiences.

The US State Department is urging Americans to reconsider all travel abroad, after updating its travel advisories, including its notice for Greece.

Fresh funding for a wide range of Greek businesses, including tourism enterprises, will be announced soon, according to Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis.

Cruise travel, yachting, and diving topped the agenda of the 1st Inter-Regional Forum held by Greece’s Regional Tourism Council.