Greek Experts Warn of More Mykonos-style Measures for Other Islands

By admin 19 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

A spike in Covid-19 cases due to the fast spreading Delta variant has caused concern among Greek health experts who are warning that measures like those imposed on Mykonos over the weekend may be ordered for other Greek islands including Paros, Ios, Santorini and Crete, which would be a massive blow for tourism. Experts are […]

Greeks Put Vacation Plans on Pause Due to Covid-19

By admin 19 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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Covid-19 and the faster-spreading Delta variant has put Greeks’ holiday plans on hold with one in two opting to stay put, according to a nationwide study released by the Association of Business and Retail Sales of Greece (SELPE) this week. Carried out in collaboration with ELTRUN, the E-Business Research Center of the Athens University of […]

Flight Activity at Athens Airport Picks Up Pace

By admin 16 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: HRADF Athens International Airport (AIA) has recovered 77 percent of total 2019 traffic so far and is up by 74 percent or 273 flights against last year, according to the latest briefing released by the European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation (Eurocontrol). According to the Eurocontrol report, which examines the impact […]

Athens Municipality and GNTO Team Up to Promote Greek Capital as Leading Destination

By admin 16 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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Athens, Greece. Photo source: Travel Trade Athens The Municipality of Athens and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) announced on Friday that they would be joining forces towards the promotion of the Greek capital as a leading international tourism destination. In this direction, the GNTO and the Athens Development & Destinations Management Agency (EATA)

Greece Launches Covid Free Badges at Restaurants, Bars

By admin 16 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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Entertainment and recreational venues in Greece, including restaurants and bars, will starting today be required to display one of three Covid Free badges making it easier for customers to recognize establishments implementing Covid-19 health protocols and safety practices. It should be reminded that as of today, both indoor and outdoor spaces can only serve seated

Authorities Mull New Measures as Covid-19 Hits Greek Islands

By admin 15 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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Greek health experts and authorities are examining a new round of measures to address a surge in positive Covid-19 cases on the islands due to the fast spread of the Delta variant. Indicatively, of Greece’s 2,794 new cases on Wednesday, 153 were found in Heraklion, 96 in Rethymno, 4o in Chania, 21 in Lasithi – […]

Greece to Allow Vaccinated-only In-person Exhibitions in Autumn

By admin 15 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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Development & Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis. Photo source: @MinDevGR Development & Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis said on Thursday that in-person events and exhibitions would be allowed as of September 1 only for Covid-19 vaccinated participants. The minister announced the news during the DEFEA – Defence Exhibition Athens held at the Metropolitan

Infrastructure, Connectivity Key to Keeping Cruise Companies in Greece

By admin 15 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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Greece is taking steps to accelerate port infrastructure upgrades and ensure stronger air connectivity in order to handle more cruise ships and passengers in the future, said Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki. Speaking during a US journalists event organized by Celestyal Cruises, Zacharaki said actions were being taken to tap into cruise travel and the […]

Hotels: ‘Last-second’ Bookings to Make or Break Greek Tourist Season

By admin 14 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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Greek hoteliers are betting on late July and August tourist flows to stimulate the market hoping that vaccinations proceed and the Covid-19 pandemic subsides, said Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers (POX) President Grigoris Tasios on Tuesday. In an interview to thebest.gr, Tasios said a good case scenario would see steady traffic primarily from traditional source

German Tourists Picked Greece in June

By admin 14 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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Falassarna, Crete. Photo Source: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas A total of 260,000 German tourists visited Greece in June, demonstrating their confidence in the country, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis during an online event organized by the German Hellenic Chamber of Industry and Commerce on Tuesday. “Traditionally, the German market has been a pillar […]