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Greek Tourism Draft Law Prioritizes Restoring Zakynthos’ Shipwreck Site

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Greek Tourism Draft Law Prioritizes Restoring Zakynthos’ Shipwreck Site
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Navagio beach, Zakynthos. A newly tabled draft law covering Greece’s tourism strategy is focused among others on restoring and upgrading one of the country’s most-visited sites: the Navagio shipwreck on Zakynthos, and on providing development tools to all regions, said Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias speaking in parliament during the presentation this week of the bill.

Greece Tables Tourism Bill Focusing on DMOs and Wellness 

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Greece Tables Tourism Bill Focusing On Dmos And Wellness 
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Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias tabled a bill in parliament on Tuesday setting out the priorities for the sector which include setting out the terms of operation for destination management and promotion organizations (DMOs) and developing wellness tourism. The proposed legislation aims to introduce flexible tools, encourage collaborations and synergies, respond to

Greek Thematic Tourism Forms Introduced to Belgian and Dutch Markets

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Greek Thematic Tourism Forms Introduced To Belgian And Dutch Markets
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The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) recently introduced Greece’s thematic forms of tourism to the Belgian and Dutch markets through local TV and online productions. More specifically, the country’s alternative wellbeing activities and tailor-made thematic tourism experiences were promoted through three popular Belgian TV productions and a Dutch online activity.

Thessaloniki Looking to Host the Air Race World Championship in 2022

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Thessaloniki Looking To Host The Air Race World Championship In 2022
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Photo Source: Municipality of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki Mayor Kostantinos Zervas recently announced the municipality’s plans to bring the Air Race World Championship to the northern Greek city in 2022. “Thessaloniki is aiming to host the Formula 1 of the skies,” he said during a municipal council meeting held earlier this week.. Zervas highlighted that the Air […]

Greece’s Winter Hotels Still Struggling to Increase Occupancy Levels

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Greece’s Winter Hotels Still Struggling To Increase Occupancy Levels
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Hotel occupancy levels at winter destinations in Greece are at 60 percent and prices are higher for the holidays, said Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX) President Grigoris Tasios citing increasing costs and a shorter tourism season.  In interview to public radio ERT, Tasios said Greek hoteliers, particularly at winter destinations, are still trying to make ends

IATA Calls on Governments to Follow WHO Advice, Revoke Travel Bans

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Iata Calls On Governments To Follow Who Advice, Revoke Travel Bans
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling on governments to follow World Health Organization (WHO) advice and immediately rescind travel bans that have been introduced in response to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. The WHO advice for international traffic in relation to the Omicron variant states that “blanket travel bans will not prevent […]