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The Greek Labor Ministry is extending the measure of mandatory teleworking for employees in the wider Athens area of Attica.

Germany has lifted a general Covid-19 travel warning announced in March for some 160 non-EU territories while issuing partial or full travel restrictions for more than 10 European nations.

The Athens Acropolis has emerged in new light, after a new lighting design was unveiled in the presence of city and government officials.

Τhe World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a major social media campaign to raise awareness on the wide-ranging social benefits of travel.

Foreign investments in tourism, logistics and real estate are set to drive growth for Greece in the coming years, says the EY Attractiveness Survey for 2020.

EU tourism ministers are calling for a coherent European response to help the recovery of travel and tourism from the Covid-19 pandemic.

The majority of international arrivals to Greece in 2018 and 2019 was recorded in the April-October period for both years, a study by INSETE reveals.

The US and Greece have strengthened ties further after a two-day visit by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that focused on politics, economy and energy.

Greek health experts are troubled over a new surge in Covid-19 incidents concentrated for the most part in and around the Greek capital.

The European Travel Agents & Tour Operators Association (ECTAA) will hold its annual meeting in Athens during October 8-9.

The UNWTO presented data on the impact of Covid-19 on travel and tourism, during a webinar held in cooperation with the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization.

Greece has forwarded proposals to the European Commission for the implementation of Covid-19 measures to restore safe travel.

The South Aegean Region won over Greece’s highest spending travelers in 2019 marking a 12.7% increase against the previous year, says INSETE.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says it now expects full-year 2020 air traffic to be down 66% compared to 2019, due to the impact of Covid-19.

TUI Cruises and the Greek authorities have confirmed that there are no cases of Covid-19 on board the Mein Schiff 6 ship.

The British Museum is still refusing to return the Parthenon Marbles to Greece, claiming it has “no intention of removing controversial objects from public display”.

A new lighting system has been installed at the Acropolis in Athens to unveil the unique features of Greece’s landmark monument.

The French movie “On sourit pour la photo” has finished filming in Athens and the island of Aegina, with the support of the GNTO.

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization has launched a new campaign to promote the rural side of Greece’s northern port city.

Quality, sustainable tourism practices, training and next generation upgrade works are priorities for Greece in 2021.