Syntagma Square, Athens. Photo © GNTO/Y Skoulas Like most of the world’s economies, Greece too has been hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic, but the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has revised its previous forecast, estimating now that the country’s economy will contract at a smaller rate this year compared to the eurozone average. […]
Photo Source: @Celestyal Cruises Celestyal Cruises, a Greek cruise company offering itineraries to the Greek Islands and the Mediterranean, has announced its strategic partnership with The Hellenic Initiative (THI), an international non-profit organization. The Hellenic Initiative was founded in 2012 by members of the Greek diaspora with the aim to support entrepreneurial
Aria Hotels, a privately owned boutique hotel and villas company that offers authentic Greek holiday experiences, has opened its properties on mainland Greece and the islands for the 2020 summer season. Putting emphasis on authenticity and exclusivity, Aria Hotels offers holidaymakers a wide range of experiences from city centre apartments, to hilltop retreats, secluded
Vigla Hotel restaurant and bar by the pool The Vigla Hotel, located on the island of Amorgos, has undertaken all the necessary health and safety measures to open its doors on July 1 and welcome guests into its recently renovated rooms. The hotel has adopted the latest guidelines of the World Health Organization and the […]
Mastercard, an international technology company offering a global payment processing network, has joined forces with the Tourism Ministry, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and the Municipality of Athens to support their efforts for the restart of the tourism industry in Greece. During the recent online Delphic Economic Forum 2020, the company announced the
Kensho Psarou resort, Mykonos The five-star Kenshō Psarou resort, a member of Kenshō Boutique Hotels & Villas on Mykonos, is ready to open its doors and welcome guests as of July 2. Kenshō has implemented all the necessary hygiene and safety measures, taken due to Covid-19, to host travelers on its premises. “Kenshō Boutique Hotels & Villas […]
Flegra Beach Boutique Aparthotel, Halkidiki Flegra Collection Hospitality, a Greek hotel and accommodation facilities group operating properties in Halkidiki, has announced the gradual reopening of its hotels in line with Covid-19 health and safety measures. Starting with the recent opening of Flegra Beach Boutique Aparthotel and Apanemia Apartments, Flegra Collection will
The Region of Crete has launched a new tourism campaign inviting travelers to enjoy the authentic experiences the island is offering this summer. Designed to adapt to the constantly changing conditions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the campaign aims to promote all the elements that make Crete a unique destination. “It is something more than […]
Photo Source: @Caldera Yachting Caldera Yachting has been honored at the recent Tourism Awards event for the sixth consecutive year. The Tourism Awards recognize Greek tourism’s best practices and most innovative initiatives launched by Greece’s enterprises. The event’s 2020 edition saw the company win a gold award in the Guest Service Excellence category and a […]
The underground excavation site of the Acropolis Museum. © Acropolis Museum / Giorgos Vitsaropoulos The Acropolis Museum in Athens will soon celebrate the 11th anniversary since its grand opening in 2009. Athens’ iconic museum will turn 11 on Saturday, June 20, and will celebrate by offering reduced entry (at 5 euros) to all exhibition areas. On this […]


















