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European Council Puts SURE Job Safety Net in Place

The European Council has approved the EU's SURE scheme to protect thousands of workers at risk because of the coronavirus…

Greece, Germany, Italy, and Eight Other EU States Agree on Travel Zone

Greece and ten other European Union member states agreed on a set of principles to ensure the freedom of safe…

Greece’s Prime Minister Morphs Into a True Leader

Greece, once called the "punching bag" of Europe, now leads the way progressing into "next".

Greek Hoteliers Ready to Acclimate to “New Normal” After COVID-19

Greece's major hotel chains are looking at proactive plans for booking rooms in order to create a natural social-distancing atmosphere.

A Thin Light Shines On Greek Hotels From Beyond the Pandemic Tunnel

The pandemic is destroying the businesses of countless Greeks. There are some bright points, however, for those capable of taking…

Greece Yacht Charters Drop by 90 Percent Over Pandemic

Greece yacht charter cancellations have reached 90% according to industry news. Yachting experts fear the 2020 season cannot be rescued.

2020: The Greece Tourism Season That Never Took Off

Greek Minister of Tourism Haris Theocharis thinks the country will welcome visitors by July. The world economy does not support…

A Pinpoint of Light for Greece Tourism After COVID-19

A dissenters view versus the "pie in the sky" tourism industry sentiment over COVID-19. Greece tourism needs to shift into…

Greece Blocks Dutch and German Flights Over Coronavirus

Greek officials have temporarily banned passenger flights from Germany and the Netherlands. The ban for Germany allows traffic from the…

Greece Officials Close Most Hotels Over Coronavirus

The Greek government has ordered the closure of all the country’s year-round hotels, in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19)…

GNTO: Stay Updated on Measures Against Coronavirus at Visit Greece

This public service announcement is from the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and Visit Greece for CVOID-19 related information.

Thousands of Tourism Jobs at Risk in Greece Over Covid-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 outbreak leveling serious repercussions on Greece’s tourism industry. Thousands of jobs are at risk as because of the…

Covid-19: Greece Tourism Sector to Receive Financial Support

Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras has announced new measures to support Greece tourism in the wake of the impacts of…

SETE Calls for Emergency Measures Over Covid-19 Pandemic

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has called on the Greek government to implement a series of COVID-19 related emergency measures.

Greek Tourism Minister Theoharis Addresses Coronavirus Effects

The Greek ministries of economy, development, and tourism are looking at measures to support business owners affected by Covid-19 outbreak.

British Tourist Spending in Greece Way Up in 2019

According to data from Bank of Greece, British tourist spending was up 31.9 percent last year. Offseason travelers account for…

Greece Gets UNWTO Support for Sustainable Tourism Effort

The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) met with the Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism of Greece last week in…

Brits Choose Greece as Preferred Destination for 2020 Despite Brexit

Greece is a steady preference for Brits even despite Brexit, coming in third after Cyprus and Malta with over 20%.

Data Says Finland Tourists to Greece Will Increase 10% for 2020

According to reports from ΜΑΤΚΑ 2020, Finnish tourists flows to Greece are expected to increase by 10% or more this…

Greece a 2020 Favorite With Netherlands Travelers

Greece recently won "Best Global Destination" at the Reisgraag Travel Awards, based on reviews by Dutch travelers booking 2020 trips.