Sweden Signals Interest for Tourism to Greece

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The Swedes are keen on visiting Greece this summer and additional actions are being taken to facilitate travel between the two countries, Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said after a visit to Stockholm this week. As part of his Northern Europe tour, Theoharis met with the Swedish Minister of Enterprise, Ibrahim Baylan, to discuss ways that […]

Long-haul Travellers Still Cautious About Planning Trips to Europe, ETC Says

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Photo source: ETC As the EU looks set to open its borders to more countries and vaccinated holidaymakers this summer, coordinated rules on international travel will be crucial to instil confidence in tourists considering a visit to the region, the European Travel Commission (ETC) said this week. According to the ETC’s latest Long-Haul Travel Barometer […]

Covid-19: Greek Minister Says Perks for the Vaccinated in the Pipeline

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Photo source: European Commission Individuals who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 will soon have certain advantages, including access to indoor venues in the winter, said Greek Development & Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis on Wednesday. Referring to the reluctance of a large part of the Greek population to get the jab, Georgiadis said “those who […]

IATA Sees Domestic Air Travel Demand Improving

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“…when people are given the freedom to fly, they take advantage of it.” – IATA Domestic air travel demand improved in April 2021 compared to the prior month, although it remained well below pre-pandemic levels, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said on Wednesday. On the other hand, IATA said recovery in international passenger travel […]

EU Tourism Industry Wants Consistent Travel Rules Fast

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Photo source: ETC Travel and tourism professionals in the European Union are calling for the immediate implementation of harmonized regulations in order to facilitate movement and restart economies. Tourism stakeholders are hoping their proposals are considered during an EU ambassadors’ meeting on Friday. Industry associations are urging member states to approve a European

Greece to Lift Music Ban at Restaurants and Cafes on June 12, Abolish Curfew in July

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Greece will lift its ban on music at restaurants, bars and cafes as of Saturday, June 12, Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias said on Wednesday. Speaking during the Health Ministry’s media briefing, Hardalias said that Greece’s epidemiological data allows for the further lifting of measures taken to curb the spread of the coronavirus […]

Denmark to Ease Travel Restrictions to Greece

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Denmark Foreign Ministry Director Erik Brøgger Rasmussen and Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Denmark is expected to lift restrictions for travel to Greece, the tourism ministry announced on Wednesday, adding that the decision paves the way for other countries to follow. The news was announced following a meeting between Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and

Greek, European Parliaments Approve EU Covid-19 Travel Certificate

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Photo source: EC – Audiovisual Service/Photographer: Claudio Centonze Lawmakers in Greece and in the EU gave the Digital COVID Certificate the final go-ahead so that member states can put it into force on July 1 for 12 months. Eager to see their economies recover, EU countries hope that the EU Covid-19 Certificate, which will indicate […]

Greece Re-elected Chair of UNWTO Commission for Europe

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The 66th meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Europe in Athens. Photo source: UNWTO Greece has been re-elected to serve as Chair of the UNWTO Commission for Europe for the 2021-2023 period, the Greek Tourism Ministry recently announced. Elections for positions within several UNWTO bodies were held during the organization’s 66th meeting of the Commission […]

United States Eases Travel Advisories for Greece

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Photo source: U.S. Department of State: Consular Affairs The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the US State Department eased travel advisories for dozens of countries including Greece this week. The US State Department revised on Tuesday its travel advisories for 85 countries and territories, including Greece, and Japan ahead of the […]