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European airline companies appear to have excluded a number of Greek islands from their updated flight schedules, which could impact local economies reliant on tourism.

IATA is proposing alternatives that can reduce the risk of importing Covid-19 infections via travel, without imposing quarantine measures on arriving travelers.

Segments of a new pedestrian walkway and bike route in central Athens – dubbed “Grand Stroll” have been handed over to the public.

Twenty-two percent of all tourism destinations worldwide have started to ease travel restrictions, with Europe leading the way, according to research by the UNWTO.

The Greek health and tourism ministries are calling for Greece’s hotels to keep rooms available for the isolation of guests with confirmed Covid-19 cases.

Greece’s tourism reopening signals a return to normalcy following the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Only 40 percent of Greeks feel safe to fly in the post-COVID-19 era, according to a survey released by research firm ProRata.

Top executives worldwide are concerned about the impact of Covid-19 on the economy and fear a second wave of the virus, according to a PwC survey.

Family members of EU citizens who are not nationals of a member state but hold a permanent residence card should be able to travel visa-free to EU, according to a …

Greek tourism receipts and incoming traffic took a hard hit in April after Covid-19 brought global travel to a standstill.

Around 15 investment projects are currently underway in various destinations in Greece, according to Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis.

Hotel owners in Greece are not showing interest in the Greek Tourism Ministry’s call for hotels to operate as quarantine spots for tourists who may contract the coronavirus while on …

Greece is among a handful of countries in the European Union that has not legislated on short-term rental practices, according to a survey by EY.

The Commission has signed an agreement with Japan that will facilitate the EU’s aviation industry’s access to the Japanese aeronautical market and ensure a higher level of aviation safety.

IATA has launched the Security Risk Intelligence Portal (SRIP) — an incident reporting tool to help airlines mitigate and manage security risks.

Greek authorities are boosting security checks at ports and on board ferries across Greece to ensure Covid-19 safety precautions are being adhered to.

The first DMO in Greece will be representing Santorini, with the aim to develop the island’s long-term travel and tourism strategy.

Dolphin Capital held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction of the Kilada project in Greece, a 400-million-euro tourism investment in the Peloponnese.

Reaching an agreement on the Commission’s proposed coronavirus rescue fund dubbed “Next Generation EU”, topped the agenda of a recent EU leaders meeting.

Online searches for Greek destinations on Google has doubled worldwide, showing the strong interest of potential holidaymakers for the country.