Greece Updates Covid-19 Recovery Certificate Rules

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Starting today, unvaccinated individuals who have recovered from Covid-19 are allowed entry to all spaces as applies to vaccinated citizens after displaying a recovery certificate issued in the last 90 days. Health authorities announced that as of today, Covid recovery certificates will be valid for a period of three months (90 days) and not six […]

Greece Announces Covid-19 Rules for Ski Resorts, Christmas Theme Parks

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Greek health authorities announced a revised set of rules governing the operation of ski resorts and theme parks in efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 over the holiday season. More specifically according to the new regulations which went into effect over the weekend: – eating areas at ski resort chalets will operate in accordance […]

Greece’s Covid Travel Rules Most Searched For by UK Tourists in 2021

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Greece and its Covid-19 travel regulations were the most searched for terms in 2021 by British vacationers who were eager to travel safely, according to Google data presented by the Independent this week. Searches for Greece’s travel rules even outdid searches for restrictions that apply in the UK, according to data released by the global […]

Effective Recovery Fund Distribution Key to Greek SME Expansion

By admin 10 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) President Ioannis Bratakos and Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias The effective distribution of EU and national recovery funds that will provide a healthy framework of growth for Greece’s small and medium-sized enterprises topped the agenda of talks between Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias and Athens Chamber of Commerce and

INSETE Study Examines Trends and Actions to Take Greek Tourism into the Future

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INSETE, the Greek Tourism Confederation’s (SETE) research body, released this week the first part of a study that examines global trends affecting tourism development and how these can be used to further improve the Greek tourism product. Conducted jointly by Deloitte – Remaco on behalf of INSETE, the “Greek Tourism 2030 | Action Plans” study provides […]

ITB Poll: Global Desire to Travel Solid Despite Covid-19

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Photo Source: EC – Audiovisual Service Covid-19 may still be here, but according to the latest poll published by ITB Berlin and carried out by IPK International, people worldwide are eager to travel no matter what with Greece being among the top destinations of choice for 2022. More specifically, 80 percent of respondents worldwide surveyed […]

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

By admin 9 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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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

By admin 9 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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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

By admin 8 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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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

By admin 8 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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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 […]