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Greece’s accommodation and food services activities in July suffered the biggest blow to turnover, down by 71.4% as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

IATA is requesting that all passengers be tested for Covid-19 before flying, in efforts to reignite air travel and address the issue of varying quarantine measures.

The Greek government will introduce a platform to provide citizens with the latest Covid-19 restrictions by municipality and by regional unit.

All outdoor theatrical performances in Attica will be suspended as of Thursday, September 24, the General Secretariat for Civil Protection has announced.

Greece has joined the rescEU medical equipment reserve program, building up stocks of critical medical supplies to confront the coronavirus pandemic.

In efforts to ensure safe journeys at sea in the Covid-19 era, cruise companies have tabled a comprehensive plan that includes heightened health protocols for passengers and crew.

The lingering uncertainty which has resulted from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has forced CEOs in Greece and abroad to redefine future priorities, a KPMG study reveals.

Greece’s five tourist guide schools this year accepted a total of 2,880 applications, which shows the increasing demand for tourism education in the country.

Two studies released by INSETE reveal the significant role the tourism sector had on growth and employment in Greece in 2019, before the Covid-19 outbreak.

July, one of the three main months for tourism in Greece, saw the number of inbound arrivals plunge by 85.4%, impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greece’s economy can endure a possible second lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19 if necessary, according to Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras.

Greece is among the Top 10 most searched-for holiday destinations in the UK for 2021, according to a recent study by Medical Travel Compared.

The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau is preparing for a difficult 2021 and is calling on its members to support its efforts to promote the city as a MICE destination.

The Municipality of Syros-Ermoupolis and Marketing Greece have launched a new digital campaign, aiming to promote the island as a tourism destination.

Greece saw revenues from inbound tourism nosedive during the first seven months of the year, according to data provided by the Bank of Greece.

The travel restrictions imposed on Russian citizens arriving to Greece have been extended, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA).

The Region of Central Macedonia in northern Greece is looking to redefine its brand strategy and prepare for the 2021 tourism season.

The Greek government has announced support measures, including state aid and tax relief, for people and businesses in areas affected by the “Ianos” storm.

Hybrid events combining live participation and a virtual component are gaining ground and set to become the next big thing in MICE events.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is exploring ways to promote the history and culture of Salamina, in cooperation with the island’s municipality.