Europe Adopts Update on Covid-19 Travel Restrictions for Non-EU Citizens

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Photo source: @Council of European Union The European Council adopted this week a Commission proposal for updated recommendations on measures affecting non-essential travel into the EU from third countries in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Under the new rules, the following epidemiological criteria should be taken into account to determine the countries for

Haidari Municipality Plans to Restore Historic Monuments to Attract Visitors

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The Palataki tower in Haidari. Photo source: Municipality of Haidari The Municipality of Haidari, located a few kilometers west of Athens’ center, is planning to restore its Palataki tower, a monument of significant historic value, aiming to promote the area’s cultural heritage and attract visitors. The municipality has secured funds of 3 million euros by […]

Infrastructure Works Taking Place on Ios Island

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The port of Ios on the right. Photo source: Municipality of Ios Aiming to improve its tourism product and attract more travelers, the Municipality of Ios is proceeding with major infrastructure works on its port and road network, while looking into the potential of creating an airport on the island. According to an announcement by […]

Greek Cultural Capital Eleusis Sets New Agenda for 2023

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Greek city Elefsina has revised its agenda for its term as cultural capital 2023 focusing on culture, humanity, city, and the environment under the general title: “2023 Elevsis Mysteries of Transition”. Initially set for 2021, Elefsina’s term was pushed back to 2023 on the initiative of the European Commission due to the impact of the coronavirus

Greece Gets €728m in SURE Unemployment Support

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Greece is set to receive a total of 728 million euros in funding after the European Commission announced on Tuesday that it had disbursed 14 billion euros in total to nine member states in the fourth instalment of financial support under the SURE unemployment scheme. The funds, which come as part of the first disbursement […]

Covid-19: Greece to Re-open Restaurants, Sports Facilities Last

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Greece is keeping its tough Covid-19 measures in place with plans to re-open restaurants and sports facilities last amid fears of rising cases and an increasing spread of virus variants, authorities said this week. Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias ruled out the possibility of re-opening restaurants, F&B services and sports facilities at the moment. […]

Covid-19 Forces Greece’s Short-term Rental Market to Adjust

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The coronavirus pandemic has forced the short-term rental market in Greece and abroad to re-set its targets and focus on covering lost ground with experts expecting a return to normalcy in 2023-2024, according to findings of the 3rd BnB Greece Conference held online last month. More than 1,400 professionals managing a total of 10,500 properties […]

Greek Hotels See Direct Bookings Among Top Revenue Makers in 2020

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While Booking.com was the top hotel channel for 2020, hotel websites were among the top producers of booking revenue for local hotels last year, according to data from guest acquisition platform SiteMinder. The information is included in SiteMinder’s lists of distribution channels that brought the greatest booking revenue to hotels in 2020 and since the […]

IATA Calls on Governments to Partner for Air Travel Restart

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments to partner with the air transport industry to devise plans to safely re-link people, business and economies when the coronavirus (Covid-19) epidemiological situation permits. “We can see the light at the end of the tunnel as vaccination programs roll out. Turning this vision into a […]

Gastronomy Tourism Proposals in Greece Up for Discussion

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Photo source: Visit Greece A series of proposals for the development of gastronomy tourism in Greece, including product certification, special training, and a gastronomy map are now open for public consultation, the Tourism Ministry announced on Tuesday. The recommendations, drawn up last year by a specially designated working group, include the introduction of a Special