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Escape to Greece to launch to British travellers
Aiming to attract discerning independent travellers looking mainly for four-star boutique hotels and eclectic villas, Escape to Greece launches under renowned ski operator, Holiday World.
Israel and Greece sign new tourism partnership
Israel and Greece have signed a bilateral agreement on tourism cooperation in Jerusalem, providing hope to an industry which has come to a standstill because of the Covid-19 crisis.
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to take off for Greece next month
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has confirmed that Athens will be its inaugural destination, with flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport starting on January 15th.
BTN interview: Manos Borboudakis, general manager, Santorini division, Metaxa Hospitality Group
Having been honoured with a global title at the World Travel Awards, Manos Borboudakis, group general manager in Santorini for Metaxa Hospitality Group, here tells Breaking Travel News more
Breaking Travel News interview: Harry Theocharis, minister of tourism, Greece
Having taken a top title at the annual World Travel Awards Grand Final, Breaking Travel News here chats with Greek minister of tourism, Harry Theocharis, to find out how it feels to have won
Breaking Travel News interview: Andreas Metaxas, chief executive, Metaxa Hospitality Group
Following a glittering run of awards for Metaxa Hospitality Group, Breaking Travel News here chats with chief executive, Andreas Metaxas, to find out more
Breaking Travel News interview: Alexandros Birigos, owner, Charisma Suites
Charisma Suites has been recognised among the leading hoteliers in Europe by voters at the World Travel Awards. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to Alexandros Birigos, owner of the brand, so see how it feels to have won
Canary Islands added to UK quarantine-free list
In perhaps the best piece of news for the UK hospitality industry in several weeks, the Canary Islands have been added to the quarantine safe list.
Greek islands added to quarantine safe list
The decision comes following a decrease in confirmed cases of coronavirus in the destinations, and means guests returning from the islands to the UK will no longer have to self-isolate for 14-days.
Islands policy introduced to UK government quarantine
Officials have begun to introduce a new approach to quarantine, separating some islands from mainland countries. As a result, seven Greek islands have been removed from the safe list.
Industry left bewildered by latest quarantine restrictions
Scotland and Wales have both asked arrivals from Portugal and parts of Greece to isolate for 14-days on arrival, but England and Northern Ireland have held off.
TUI Group cancels Zante trips over Covid-19 fears
Nearly 200 people faced self-isolation after at least 16 passengers on a Tui flight from Zante to Cardiff Airport tested positive for the virus earlier this week.