Athens Evolving into Top Remote Work Destination, Says Minister

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The Greek Tourism Ministry is moving closer to employing a data driven approach when formulating policies, especially for Athens, with the aim of ensuring targeted and farther reaching actions for the sector’s development, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. Referring to the Greek capital in an interview to Ready2 Board magazine, released by Athens

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 […]

One in Five Greek Winter Hotels Stayed Shut in Dec-Feb Period

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One in five hotels located in remote regions in Greece remained closed in the December 2021-February 2022 period, according to research carried out by Greece’s Institute for Tourism Research and Forecasts (ITEP). According to the same findings, in the same three-month period, average occupancy at operating hotels came to 28.2 percent or when taking into […]

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 […]

Visa Agrees with Ministry to Send Digital Nomads to Greece

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Photo source: @Visa The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming to attract more remote workers as part of an agreement with digital payments company Visa. Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias hopes to attract Visa executives to Greece where they will work remotely as part of the ministry’s ongoing digital nomads initiative. The tourism ministry said Visa can […]

Greece Designing New Health Tourism Framework

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The Greek Tourism Ministry announced this week that it was designing in cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO) a new legal framework that would set out the conditions for the development of health and wellness tourism. “A framework that aims to cover all aspects of medical tourism and wellness tourism for those who visit […]