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ECTAA: EU Package Travel Directive Must Be Revised to Better Protect Travellers Rights

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Ectaa: Eu Package Travel Directive Must Be Revised To Better Protect Travellers Rights
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Photo source: European Commission / © Synthex/Adobe Stock The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA) recently highlighted the urgent need to strengthen travellers rights in areas not addressed by the existing Package Travel Directive (PTD). Among other things ECTAA said the PTD needs to set up protection against airlines’ insolvency. “Effective

Attica Shows its Authentic Tourism Experiences to UK Market

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Attica Shows Its Authentic Tourism Experiences To Uk Market
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Region of Attica executives with Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias at WTM London 2021. “Athens can become a year-round destination offering authentic tourism experiences and options,” Attica Governor George Patoulis said following the region’s participation at WTM London, the international travel trade show that took place at ExCel London earlier in November. The Region

Greece Takes Steps to Certify NATURA 2000 Products and Services

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Greece Takes Steps To Certify Natura 2000 Products And Services
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Alternate Environment Minister Giorgos Amyras and Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki (middle) sign the MoU. The Greek government took the first step this week to safeguard items produced and services offered in protected Natura 2000 areas and regions across the country. More specifically, the ministries of tourism, agriculture, and environment signed a Memorandum of

Greek PM Rules Out Lockdown Despite Spiraling Covid-19 Cases

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Greek Pm Rules Out Lockdown Despite Spiraling Covid 19 Cases
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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (archive photo) Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis ruled out a new countrywide lockdown despite a surge in Covid-19 cases in the last few weeks. Speaking to his party during a parliamentary meeting, Mitsotakis presented the government’s four positions in its management of the pandemic. Firstly, he said, there will not […]

SETE Chief: Positive Greek Tourism Performance a Plus but Liquidity Still a Problem

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Sete Chief: Positive Greek Tourism Performance A Plus But Liquidity Still A Problem
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Greece may have exceeded revenues and arrivals projections for 2021, but Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos is still reluctant to express optimism in view of limited liquidity for hundreds of Greek accommodation enterprises. “A four-month tourism season is not enough to cover massive losses,” said Retsos. According to the

RCA Awards: Greece Ranks as Second-Best Tourism Destination in Europe for 2021

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Rca Awards: Greece Ranks As Second Best Tourism Destination In Europe For 2021
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Greece has won a silver accolade at the 25th Readers’ Choice Awards (RCA), ranking second on the list of Europe’s Best Overall Destinations for 2021. Organized by US-based Worth Publications and the Recommend travel magazine, the annual RCA event recognizes excellence among destinations, hotels and resorts, travel agents, cruise lines, car rental companies, airlines and