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The Greek passenger shipping sector is expected to post over 300 million euros in losses this year due to the repercussions of Covid-19.

International credit agency Moody’s announced that it had upgraded the City of Athens rating to Ba3 from B1, adding that it maintained a stable outlook.

SETE President Yiannis Retsos is calling for the immediate implementation of EU funding tools to support tourism enterprises impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Greek Tourism Ministry and the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels have launched a cooperation that is expected to further strengthen the country’s hospitality offering.

Athens International Airport (AIA) is in the top 10 of the world’s safest airports on the Safe Travel Score for October 2020.

IATA has released guidance to ensure that the air cargo industry will be ready to support the large-scale handling, transport and distribution of a Covid-19 vaccine.

An intact bust of the ancient Greek god Hermes was found at a depth of 1.30 meters during roadworks in central Athens.

The Greek Tourism Ministry has announced guidelines for visitors that are arriving, leaving or already staying in Greece during the national lockdown.

The Covid-19 pandemic continued to have a negative effect on air travel to Greece in October, according to recent data from the country’s airports.

The Greek parliament has approved agreements on tourism issues between Greece and four countries.

Greece will receive more than 25 million doses of a vaccine for the coronavirus in early 2021, according to Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

The monastic community of Mount Athos will remain closed to all pilgrims until the end of November due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Greek hoteliers are claiming their businesses are at stake, after TUI issued contract amendments that will delay payment for accommodation booked at Greek hotels this year.

Greece is preparing a law that will offer tax incentives to professionals who decide to work in the country and move their tax residence there.

Common EU travel protocols and pre-departure testing are key for aviation to begin to recover in 2021 from the dire effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Travelers arriving to the UK from anywhere in Greece, except from five islands, must self-isolate for 14 days as of November 14.

ICAO has updated its ‘Take-off’ guidelines, which aim to restore air connectivity and give travelers the confidence they need to fly again in Covid-19 times.

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought travel to a standstill but new growth opportunities are expected to lead recovery in 2021 and beyond, says Oxford University Professor Ian Goldin.

New constructions on the Athenian Riviera in Greece are expected to boost property sales in the seaside suburbs of Athens, according to a report by Algean Property.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is planning additional actions to further enhance the tourism promotion of the northeast Aegean island of Chios.