Photo Source: @Celestyal Cruises Celestyal Cruises, a leading Greek cruise company based at the port of Piraeus, is supporting Greece’s healthcare professionals and local communities in their efforts to curb the Covid-19 pandemic. The company recently offered 5.5 tons of non-perishable food, first aid kits and personal hygiene products to an estimated 7,500 residents of
Photo © Maria Theofanopoulou Greek authorities recently announced that its nationwide sailing ban on private pleasure boats arriving from abroad and entering its ports has been extended to May 18, as part of the country’s efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19. The measure was originally in effect for the period March 19 – April […]
Photo Source: @Qatar Airways Qatar Airways has announced that it will begin a phased approach to expand its network, initially to 52* destinations by the end of May and to 80* in June. Athens is scheduled to be among the airline’s destinations operating by the end of June. The airline said on Wednesday that having […]
Greek passenger shipping company Minoan Lines has announced that it is offering a special ticket discount to the ICU medical staff of Greece’s 13 Covid-19 referral hospitals, aiming to show its solidarity and gratitude to them. More specifically, the company announced that it will offer a 50 percent discount on tickets for the Piraeus – Crete line […]
As part of its newly launched Global Hub initiative, WTM on Thursday, May 7, will host an online session with leading travel experts to determine what consumers around the globe are really thinking. During the session, destination marketing expert and founder of Digital Tourism Think Tank (#DTTT) Nick Hall will interview Jeremy Jauncey, founder and […]
Photo Source: Air France Air France will be asking its customers to wear a mask throughout their journey as of May 11, in efforts to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus. This is in line with French instructions making the wearing of a mask compulsory on public transport. Customers will be notified via all […]
Photo Source: @Municipality of Amorgos The Greek island of Amorgos, located in the Cyclades, is sending a message of optimism, through gastronomy, to potential travelers from around the world. At the same time, the island is preparing for the upcoming summer season by constantly adjusting its tourism policy to the post-Covid-19 protocols. The Municipality of […]
Athens, Greece. Photo: GTP Parks and outdoor sports venues in Athens and the wider Attica region have reopened to the public, following the Greek government’s decision to ease the nationwide lockdown that was imposed six weeks ago due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Municipality of Athens on Monday reopened all parks and green spaces under […]
Ahead of the summer season, the Costa Nostrum organization has announced proposals for Greece to establish a post-Covid-19 Operation Protocol for the safe operation of public swimming areas, as well as beaches operated by hotels across the country. Costa Nostrum is a certification standard for the sustainable management and development of beaches in the Mediterranean. […]
The Acropolis in Athens. Photo: GTP Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni recently inspected the archaeological site of the Acropolis in Athens to determine the measures that should be implemented for its safe reopening and operation on May 18. During her visit to the site, Mendoni gave instructions for the strict implementation of the health protocols […]

















