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Two of Greece’s main ski centers, in Parnassos and Vora–Kaimaktsalan, have opened their gates to welcome winter tourists.

A new bill tabled in Greek parliament sets out the terms for the operation of destination management and promotion organizations (DMOs) in Greece.

Tapping into the vast wealth of natural thermal springs and making destinations accessible are among the main points of a new bill tabled in parliament by the Greek Tourism Ministry.

The Greek island of Chios has been certified as a ‘Bike Friendly Destination’ by NatTour, a nonprofit organization that promotes sustainable tourism practices.

Greek health authorities have announced a revised set of rules for the operation of ski resorts and Christmas theme parks in efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Greece is pushing ahead with actions that will make tourist destinations and beaches accessible to disabled travelers, announcing a new certification for enterprises.

The Acropolis and its monuments will become accessible to visually impaired individuals as of June, according to Culture Minister Lina Mendoni.

If properly developed, senior tourism could contribute 13.6 billion euros to Greece’s economy and generate 173,000 jobs in five years, a study by diaNEOsis says.

The Municipality of Athens has launched a new online guide that shows the Greek capital’s most accessible routes for people with disabilities.

Accessible tourism is a right and should be a given, GNTO President Angela Gerekou said during the recent “Tourism for All” conference held in Italy.