Laws, Regulations & Policies

Ensuring accessibility for tourists with specific access requirements can be a “game changer” for destinations around the world, the UNWTO says.

The Greek Tourism Ministry has presented a new bill that among other things, aims to establish Destination Marketing & Management Organizations (DMMOs).

The Greek government has extended relief measures for businesses and employees impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic until the end of December.

Retail stores selling holiday goods will open in Greece on Monday December 7 despite the extension of the country’s lockdown measures.

Developing special interest tourist products will bring added value to Greece, according to Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development Vicky Loizou.

The GNTO has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the University of Thessaly to support tourism development through scientific research and studies.

The government will extend Greece’s second Covid-19 lockdown by one week, to December 14, but allow the opening of retail stores selling holiday goods.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is focusing on six actions to develop Greece’s luxury tourism offer and attract higher income visitors to the country.

World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director Hans Kluge spoke of the importance of vaccination for curbing Covid-19, and urged Greeks to vaccinate.

Greek authorities may be forced to extend the country’s second lockdown beyond initially announced dates, according to Government Spokesperson Stelios Petsas.