France Bans Travel from Non-EU Countries

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France has banned all but essential travel from outside the European Union and tightened testing requirements for travelers from within the EU, in efforts to stop the spread of new coronavirus variants and avoid a third lockdown. Effective as of yesterday (Sunday), the measures will be in place for 15 days. The new border restrictions […]

Santorini to Launch New Tourism Promotion Strategy for 2021

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Santorini island, Greece The Municipality of Thira (Santorini) is getting ready to launch a new tourism promotion program for 2021, aiming to promote the island’s brand identity and unique features to as many potential visitors as possible. The municipality’s tourism committee recently approved the 2021 tourism promotion strategy, which will be carried out with the […]

How to ‘Click in Shop’ in Greece – Guidelines

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The Regional Chamber Council of Attica has released a set of guidelines for consumers regarding the operation of retail stores with the “click in shop” method. The new method is among the government’s restrictions that were announced aim to curb overcrowding in public places and this way limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). “Click […]

Travel Trade Athens 2021 Event Goes Hybrid in April

By admin 29 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Athens, Greece. Photo source: Travel Trade Athens The Municipality of Athens during April 19-20 will hold the 7th Travel Trade Athens 2021 event to promote the Greek capital and drive growth in the tourism sector. “Our aim is to promote the city’s tourism product in the best possible way to representatives of traditional and emerging […]

EU States Agree on Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate Guidelines

By admin 28 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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After weeks of disagreement and reluctance EU member states have agreed on a set of guidelines that will allow for the establishment of an EU-wide accepted vaccination certificate to be used for “medical purposes”, said the European Commission this week. The approved standards, which have the support of the European Commission, also set out the […]

TripAdvisor: Crete Among World’s Most Popular Destinations for 2021

By admin 28 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The Greek island of Crete is among the world’s most popular destinations for 2021, according to the “Travelers’ Choice – Best of the Best Awards for Destinations” list, that was recently released by travel planning and booking site TripAdvisor. TripAdvisor’s awards highlight the most popular, trending, and emerging destinations around the world, as well as […]

Deep Waters for 2020 Greece Cruise Travel Due to Covid-19

By admin 28 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Cruise travel all but “drowned” in 2020 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic which resulted in a 94 percent decrease in passengers, according to the Union of Cruise Ship Owners & Associated Members (EEKFN). More specifically, according to EEKFN data, Greece recorded 267,000 passenger arrivals on 247 port calls across its cruise destinations in […]

Covid-19: Over 9,600 Small Attica Businesses to Receive Support

By admin 28 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The Region of Attica will allocate over 250 million euros in funds to support over 9,600 small and very small enterprises impacted by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Co-funded by the Attica Regional Operational Program (PEP Attikis) 2014-2020, the program foresees that subsidies for each eligible enterprise will range from 5,000 – 40,000 euros depending on […]

Covid-19: New UK Hotel Quarantine Rule for Arrivals from 30 Red-listed Countries

By admin 28 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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In efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19 and of its possible variants, the UK has ordered a 10-day mandatory hotel quarantine for all incoming UK residents from 30 red-listed countries while those failing to provide valid reason for travel will be turned away and possibly fined. The decision, announced on Wednesday by UK Prime […]

Greek Archaeologists Want Museums, Sites to Re-open Safely

By admin 27 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The Association of Greek Archaeologists is calling on the government to allow the re-opening of museums and archaeological sites with the implementation of health protocols and free admission for the first month of operation. Museums and sites have been closed for nearly four months due to coronavirus pandemic measures in place to contain the spread […]