Greek hoteliers expressed signs of optimism that the country’s tourism industry will improve its performance this year compared to 2020, mainly due to the progress of Greece’s vaccination program, the ongoing Covid-19 testing procedures, and the updated health protocols to be announced in the coming days. Greece will officially open its gates to tourists on May
Photo source: Booking.com After months of Covid-19 restrictions, new research reveals that the travelers’ appetite to explore the world remains undiminished and is fueled by the roll out of vaccines worldwide. A survey conducted by leading digital travel platform Booking.com reveals insights from more than 28,000 travelers across 28 countries and territories.
Screenshot from the recently released tourism video of the Arcadia Chamber. The Arcadia Chamber is planning to create an online platform that will promote the area’s destinations, experiences and products to potential visitors. According to the president of the chamber’s tourism department, Yiannis Sambrakos, the platform will include holiday packages to Arcadia as well
The Chamber of Arcadia in Greece will join forces this summer with the Chamber of Guiyang in China to promote common initiatives in tourism and entrepreneurship. Arcadia Chamber President Yiannis Troupis on Monday announced that the two Chambers will become “sister organizations” during a ceremony to be held on July 9, during the opening of […]
The Greek passport remains among the strongest in the world ranking eighth on the Henley Passport Index and offering its holders visa-free access to 186 countries. The Henley Passport Index offers the original ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. Based on […]
The Arcadia Chamber has launched a new campaign that aims to promote the area’s tourism offerings and support the recovery of local tourism enterprises that have been impacted by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Located in the Peloponnese, Arcadia attracts domestic and international travelers all year round due to its diverse landscape that combines coastal areas […]
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Sunday issued a Covid-19 aviation directive (NOTAM) that extends travel restrictions for domestic flights (travel between prefectures) in Greece. According to the updated Covid-19 NOTAM, all non-essential travel between Greek prefectures remains prohibited until 6am on April 19. The ban on non-essential domestic air travel is
Photo source: @Katikies Mykonos Katikies Mykonos, a luxury boutique hotel located on Mykonos, has achieved the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities. Under the guidance of GBAC, a Division of ISSA – the worldwide cleaning industry association, Katikies Mykonos has implemented the most stringent protocols for
The first Rhodes Virtual Marathon event kicked off on Friday, April 9, with the participation of over 850 runners from 33 countries. Set to carry on until May 9, the virtual sports event will be hosting athletes from the United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, Estonia, Finland, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, the US, Australia and Canada, among […]
The Makedonia Palace hotel has announced that it will re-open its doors on April 20 to welcome its guests to the city of Thessaloniki. With 276 spacious rooms and unique suites, either for leisure purposes or social and business events, the five-star hotel will operate in accordance with the highest standards of hygiene and safety. […]