Athens Among Top 20 Leisure Cities, Says ForwardKeys’ 2021 Travel Trends Report

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Acropolis, Athens. Photo Source: Visit Greece/Y. Skoulas Athens is among the top 20 leisure destinations particularly for US travelers, according to ForwardKeys’ “2021 in Review” report that includes the top travel trends of this year. More specifically, Athens ranks 15th among the top 20 destination cities this year, the travel analytics firm’s report shows. At the

Covid Recovery Certificates in Greece to Expire in 3 Months

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Source: European Union, 2021 / Photographer: Yorgos Karahalis Greece went ahead this week and decreased the validity period of the Covid-19 recovery certificate from the initial six months to three months on the guidance of the country’s committee. The relevant amendment, submitted by the health ministry in efforts tackle the Omicron variant and increase vaccinations, […]

Greek Tourism Minister Welcomes ECOFIN Update on VAT Rules

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Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias welcomed a decision this week by EU finance ministers to proceed with the update of value-added tax rules which would pave the way for the reduction of VAT rates on all Greek islands. “The reduction of VAT on the islands is very important for the competitiveness of the country and […]

Athens Ready for the Holiday Season with Christmas Events Galore

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The Christmas and holiday season is on in Athens with 38 days full of music, theater, pop-up events and much more through to January 13. Athens municipality presented this week its schedule of holiday events set to take place in city neighborhoods and on main squares. An ice rink, six Christmas villages, open-air screenings and […]

Covid-19: Global Travel Industry Says ‘Keep Borders Open’

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Photo source: WTTC The world’s travel and tourism industry is calling on governments to keep borders open and facilitate travel with vigilance despite the emergence of the fast-spreading Omicron variant of Covid-19, which has now made its way to Greece, France, the US, Australia, the Netherlands, Portugal, Italy, Israel, the UK, Scotland, Germany, South Korea, […]

Greece Announces Covid Rules for Entry to Christmas Theme Parks

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Photo Source: @Technopolis City of Athens Greece’s Health Minister Thanos Plevris announced rules for the operation of Christmas theme parks on Thursday, after confirming the country’s first case of the Omicron variant of Covid-19. Plevris said only adults who have been vaccinated or who have recovered in the last six months and children with negative […]

WHO Advises Unvaccinated Over-60 Travelers to Stay Home

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Photo source: European Parliament As the Omicron variant of Covid-19 begins to spread, the World Health Organization (WHO) urges unvaccinated individuals aged 60 or over to avoid travel to “to areas with community transmission”. WHO issued the guidance on Tuesday, advising against travel for seniors 60 or older who have not been vaccinated against Covid […]

Greek Minister Wants to Create Framework for Tourism – Trade Activities

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Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias with Hellenic Confederation of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (ESEE) President Giorgos Karanikas. The time has come to set up a framework that will regulate the operation of tourism trade activity, said Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias this week after meeting with Hellenic Confederation of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (ESEE)

Greek PM: Seniors Over 60 Must be Vaccinated or Face Penalties

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Photo source: @PrimeMinisterGR Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Tuesday that all citizens 60 or over must be vaccinated or face a 100-euro fine in the government’s latest an attempt to stem the spread of Covid-19 without going into lockdown. “Greeks over the age of 60 who have not been vaccinated must by January […]

UNWTO: 2021 Int’l Tourism Arrivals to Remain 70-75% Below 2019 Levels

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Photo source: UNWTO International tourist arrivals in 2021 are set to remain 70-75 percent below 2019 levels, marking a similar decline as in 2020, said the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in its November 2021 World Tourism Barometer this week. Commenting on the data, analysts add that the global tourism economy will continue to be highly […]