Covid-19: Greece to Drop Fine for Unvaccinated Seniors

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Greece will stop fining seniors who have not been vaccinated starting April 15, said Health Minister Thanos Plevris on Thursday, adding that the measure may be reinstated in September when a new wave of Covid-19 is expected. Plevris said that so far more than 90 percent of the 60+ population in Greece has been vaccinated […]

Greece’s Tourism Organization Joins Forces with Athens Chamber of Commerce

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Extending the tourism season, increasing the sector’s added value, ensuring equal and fair distribution of tourism activity and increasing tourist spending and overnight stays are among the joint actions agreed to this week by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI). The ACCI and GNTO signed a […]

Greece a Top Choice for UK Holidaymakers Ready to Travel

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More than half of UK travelers are planning a trip abroad in the next 12 months with Greece among their top choices, according to the latest data released by the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA). More specifically, 57 percent of those polled in ABTA’s consumer sentiment study conducted by The Nursery Research and Planning […]

Greece Considers Scrapping Covid Certificate for Restaurants

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Greek authorities are considering the removal of most Covid-19 measures by Easter, including the need to present a vaccination certificate to enter restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. Infectious diseases expert and member of the government’s Covid management committee, Gkikas Magiorkinis said there may be no need to use of the Covid vaccination certificate during

Minister Kikilias Says Tourism and Trade Go Hand in Hand

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Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias Tourism is one of the country’s main business activities and as such is a key revenue generator that not only supports Greek families but can also play a key role in Greece’s post-Covid-19 recovery, said Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias during an Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry board of directors meeting […]

Greece Launches ‘Smotel’ Brand for Small Hospitality Units

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Small hotel operations in Greece will now be represented under the brand “Smotel” launched this week by the Greek Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Enterprises (SETKE). The aim of the new brand is to create a new generation of lodgings that can meet travelers’ increasing demands and at the same time propose fresh experiences. The “Smotel” initiative […]

Greece Issues New Covid-19 Health Rules for Hotels to Follow in 2022

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Greece’s health and tourism ministries presented on Thursday a set of new Covid-19 health protocols to be implemented by hotels and other tourism-related companies. The regulations, which have been made public through a joint ministerial decision published recently in the Government Gazette, take effect immediately and expire on May 31, 2023. Among others, tourism

Greece Looks to Further Strengthen Tourist Flows from France

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As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen incoming tourism flows, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias met with the board of the Greece-France Parliamentary Friendship Group of the French Senate in Athens recently. Topping the agenda of talks between the minister and Greece-France Parliamentary Friendship Group Chairman Didier Marie and vice presidents Françoise Dumont

Tourism Minister Wants Hoteliers to Offer Greeks Better Prices

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Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said this week that he would be calling on hoteliers to offer discounts to Greeks after spring in order to ensure that everyone has a chance to holiday. Kikilias told SKAI television that he had already spoken with Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX) Grigoris Tasios, requesting that actions be taken by hoteliers so that […]

Greece and China Agree on Tourism Action Plan for 2022-2024 Period

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China Ambassador to Greece Xiao Junzheng and Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias Greece and China have agreed to work together on enhancing tourist flows between the two countries and increasing tourism-related investments for the 2022-2024 period, the Tourism Ministry announced this week. Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias and China Ambassador to Greece Xiao