New Tourism Campaign Launches for South Aegean Islands

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The South Aegean Region recently launched a new digital campaign to promote the Greek islands of the Cyclades and the Dodecanese to European source tourism markets. Under the motto “The Aegean Islands. Your real summer. Like no other”, the campaign is currently running in 12 countries, namely Germany, the UK, Italy, France, The Netherlands, Poland, […]

Sommet Education: New Bachelor Students Can Start First Semester Remotely

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Photo Source: www.glion.edu As of next intake in October 2020, Sommet Education will provide new Bachelor students with a “phygital” academic program combining digital learning experiences with physical ones. Sommet Education is a leading hospitality education group encompassing Glion Institute of Higher Education and Les Roches among its hospitality and culinary arts

PM: Greece Gets €70bn in EU Covid-19 Recovery Funding

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Photo source: @primeminstergr Greece secured at least 70 billion euros in EU rescue funds to address the repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic from a 750-billion-euro recovery plan agreed on in Brussels on Tuesday. Greece secured 70 billion euros in EU rescue funds to address the repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic […]

Greece Presents Data on Positive Covid-19 Cases from Inbound Travel

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Deputy Civil Protection and Crisis Management Minister Nikos Hardalias Greece’s Civil Protection and Crisis Management Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias confirmed on Tuesday that there were no plans for a total lockdown after presenting Covid-19 figures for Greece. Speaking during the reinstated weekly televised coronavirus briefing, Hardalias said Greek authorities had

Greece in Top 5 Most Searched Quarantine-free Destinations for Brits

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Greece is among the top five most searched for quarantine-free destinations for British travelers, according to data provided by ESTA, a US visa application assistance and processing firm. COVID-19 travel restrictions have put a hold on tourism activity for some time. However, according to ESTA, the UK government’s new quarantine-free destinations announcement means that

American Airlines Announces Route to Athens from New York in 2021

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American Airlines is planning to launch more international routes out of New York JFK to destinations including Athens in 2021, following a new alliance the carrier launched with JetBlue. According to a joint announcement, the new alliance was formed to create seamless connectivity for travelers in the Northeast and more choice for customers across their […]

Airbnb’s New Enhanced Cleaning Protocol Available for Greek Rentals

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Greek Airbnb hosts can now enroll their listings in the platform’s Enhanced Cleaning Protocol, a comprehensive program with standardized guidelines for cleaning and sanitization for homes and educational materials to support safer travel in the post-Covid-19 era. The program, now available in 50 countries and regions, allows hosts to adopt new standards and offer “Enhanced

Covid-19: Where Face Masks Must be Worn in Greece

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The Greek government recently made it compulsory for all to wear face masks in super markets to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) and to avoid a possible second wave. However, the super market is not the only indoor space where it is mandatory to wear face masks in Greece. It is also mandatory […]

Greece Announces Additional Covid-19 Border Measures

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Greek National Public Health Organization’s (EODY) crews are conducting COVID-19 tests to travelers at the Promahonas checkpoint. Photo Source: @EODY Boosting Covid-19 precautions in view of rising arrivals by land, Greek authorities announced on Monday additional measures to take effect this week. In a press briefing on Monday, Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas

Eight Strategic Tourism Investments Get Go Ahead in Greece

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Ios, Greece. The Greek government recently approved eight strategic investment projects in the tourism sector, which total to 1.1 billion euros and are expected to lead to the creation of 3,300 jobs. “Despite the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis, the Greek economy is still growing and investments are progressing rapidly… We will be ready for the economy […]