The Union of Cruise Ship Owners and Maritime Agencies (EEKFN) is preparing for the restart of the cruise season in Greece in collaboration with Greek tourism bodies and destinations. “Ahead of the 2021 cruise season, EEKFN is in talks with all the relevant bodies authorized to welcome ships at Greek destinations, in efforts to ensure […]
Fira, Santorini. Photo © Maria Theofanopoulou Ryanair has announced a new route that will connect Tel Aviv with the Greek island of Santorini, as part of its Israeli Summer 2021 schedule. The new route will launch on July 3 and connect the two destinations twice a week. “Israeli consumers can now book a summer getaway, […]
Passenger traffic at Greek airports continued its downward trend in February due to travel restrictions and constant aviation directives (NOTAMS) issued due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. According to data released on Tuesday by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA), a total of 330,005 passengers passed through Greek airports in February, down by 84.5
Photo source: Athens Traders Association A decision by Greek authorities to re-open the retail sector has been pushed back several times due to spikes in the number of Covid-19 cases over the past weeks with the national committee of health experts set to convene on Wednesday to discuss the possibility of easing containment measures. Greek […]
Photo source: European Commission The European Commission is scheduled this week to submit its proposal to the European Parliament for the establishment of an EU-wide digital vaccination certificate to facilitate safe travel in the post-Covid-19 era. “The aim is to facilitate safe free movement of citizens in the EU,” the Commission recently tweeted, having said […]
The development of mountain tourism topped the agenda of a virtual meeting between Greek hoteliers and Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki on Saturday. According to Zacharaki, the ministry would soon be setting up a special working group responsible for drawing up a national strategy for the development of mountain tourism, which will attract tourism all […]
Photo source: WTTC US airlines are set to receive renewed financial backing to tune of the 14 billion dollars after US lawmakers approved a new payroll assistance package as part of a Covid-19 relief bill. This is the third round of government support to the ailing airline sector since March 2019. The latest six-month extension […]
City of Loutraki The Loutraki Tourism Organization (LTO) is preparing to launch its tourism campaign for 2021 that will focus mainly on domestic travelers, due to the uncertainty caused by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and the ongoing international travel restrictions. Located near Athens in the Peloponnese, Loutraki every summer attracts domestic and international
David Ruetz, Head of ITB Berlin (center); Dr. Martin Buck, Senior Vice President Travel & Logistics, Messe Berlin GmbH (right); with Katie who was in charge of introducing ITB Berlin NOW digital platform for the travel industry. Photo © Messe Berlin GmbH The ITB Berlin travel trade show next year is scheduled to take place […]
The Panathinaic “Kalimarmanron Stadium” in Athens. The International Olympic Committee has selected Athens as the host city of the IOC Session in 2025. The Session is the general assembly of the IOC members that is held once a year. Athens was originally selected to host the recently held 137th IOC Session. However, due to the […]


















