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Corfu is among the top 5 international destinations of choice for UK nationals planning to travel this year, according to analytics firm ForwardKeys.

Greece ranked 30th on a list of 60 of the world’s most innovative countries, according to the “Bloomberg Innovation Index 2021”.

Locked up for months due to Covid-19 containment measures, Europeans are looking to go on vacation early this summer, according to the latest report by the European Travel Commission (ETC).

Austria, Denmark and Sweden are among the countries planning to introduce a Covid-19 vaccination certificate to facilitate travel.

The Municipality of Trikala, located in central Greece, is investing in sustainable practices aiming to attract travelers and achieve growth.

Greece this year will be open to all visitors holding either a negative molecular Covid-19 test or a vaccination certificate upon entry.

Greece is urging the EU to ensure that Covid-19 vaccine supplies are secured and that there will be no more delays.

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) is calling on the government to extend its new round of refundable financial assistance also to tourism businesses.

Athens and the wider Attica region went “white” on Tuesday during a snow storm that affected traffic and caused power cuts in and around the Greek capital.

The Greek National Tourism Organization’s 2021 tourism strategy will include the complete revamp of the “Visit Greece” website and upgrade of a number of other digital tools.

The UK government is considering to “facilitate” travelers wishing to obtain a Covid-19 vaccination document.

Ferry travel in Greece is facing disruption due to snow and strong winds brought by the weather system dubbed “Medea”.

Greek authorities are looking to launch a special visa for digital nomads, a new category of remote workers that are looking for attractive destinations to work from.

The global exhibition industry saw its revenues drop by 68% in 2020 compared to 2019, according to the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry – UFI.

The recent agreements of Israel with Greece and Cyprus, which enable restriction-free admission, are paving the way for a return to travel.

Airports in Greece were among those hit hardest by Covid-19 restrictions in 2020, according to European industry trade association ACI Europe.

Airlines will be granted the possibility to return 50% of their slot series before the start of the 2021 summer season, according to the European Council.

Israeli travelers who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 will be allowed restriction-free admission into Cyprus starting April 1.

Greek airports served 383,463 passengers in January 2021, representing an 83% decline compared to the same month last year.

Germany’s Federal Foreign Office has added Western Greece and Attica to its “risk areas” list due to an increase in Covid-19 cases in the two Greek regions.