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Eastern Europe
Greece Will Now Accept Vaccines From Almost Anywhere
With a tourism sector emergency halfway through the season, Greece will allow tourists with almost any vaccine to enter the country.
Greece Let’s the Music Play Again for Summer 2021 Visitors
Greece Deputy Minister for Civil Protection & Crisis Management Nikos Hardalias says music now allowed at many cafes and restaurants.
Greece Enhances Tourism Education and Internship Programs
Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki announced this week plans to enhance tourism training and education, internship programs. According to Zacharaki, there are also plans to establish an English-language educational facility in Greece. The Athens News Agency (ANA-MPA) conducted an interview with Zacharaki in which she disclose that the ministry was moving ahead for changing the way internships are […]
KEPE Says Tourism Cannot Sustain Greece In the Future
Tourism cannot be the pillar of long-term economic growth for Greece. The sector cannot keep pace to grow the country’s GDP.
We’ll Soon See the Effects of Greece’s “All or Nothing” Tourism Strategy
As Greek officials continue a blame game, hoteliers and other businesses will very soon tell the tale on the all or nothing tourism scheme.
One By Land, Or Two By Sea – Greece Says “Sustainability Be Damned”
News from the 66th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission of Europe reveals the big lie, that anyone in Athens cares about sustainability.
Greece Closer to Issuing Visas This Summer for Digital Nomads
The Greek government is looking to offer visas to digital nomads who have the capability of working remotely anywhere in the world.
Greece to Become New Military Tourism Hotspot – No Really!
Greece’s ministries of Defense, Culture, and Tourism are now pushing for military tourism to fill the gaps in traveler numbers.
Greek Official Confirms Island Vaccination Plan Was About Economics
Greece now readily admit that the “Blue Freedom” island vaccination plan to help cruise companies. The sad thing is, nobody seems to care.
As COVID Numbers Fall Greece Prays for “Green” UK Ranking
With coronavirus cases now on a steady decline, Greece hopes a reclassification of risk by UK officials will help save 2021 for tourism.
Kos Island’s Neptune Hotels Opens with Expanded Services
Kos Island’s Neptune Hotels Resort, Convention Centre & Spa has reopened with upgraded amenities and safety protocols for 2021.