SETE President Yiannis Retsos Greece’s main tourism body is calling for the immediate implementation of EU funding tools to support ailing sector enterprises impacted by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. More specifically, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) is requesting that the government increase the limit of direct subsidies, guarantees or loans to 3 million
Photo source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Monday released guidance to ensure that the air cargo industry will be ready to support the large-scale handling, transport and distribution of a coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine. IATA’s Guidance for Vaccine and Pharmaceutical Logistics and Distribution provides recommendations for governments and
Photo source: @Ministry of Education Greek authorities have announced the closure of elementary schools across the country as of Monday, November 16, in efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. “The operation of primary education units will be suspended for two weeks throughout the country. Kindergartens and elementary schools will remain closed
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis (left) during the presentation of Greece’s Covid-19 vaccine strategy. Greece will receive more than 25 million doses of a vaccine for the coronavirus (Covid-19) through advance-purchase agreements signed between the European Union and pharmaceutical companies, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday. Speaking during a teleconference
Photo © GTP Hundreds of Greek hoteliers said their businesses are at stake, following tour operator TUI’s decision to issue contract amendments this month which will delay payment for stays booked at Greek hotels this year. According to a recent news report by the Financial Times, TUI’s contract amendments require hotel owners in Greece to […]
It’s business as usual for Novotel Athènes as the hotel has announced that it will currently remain open, while Greece is facing the challenge of the Covid-19 pandemic, and continue offering its services to customers. “Welcoming, safeguarding and taking care of others is at the very heart of what we do and who we are. […]
The Greek Tourism Ministry recently announced guidelines for visitors that are arriving, leaving or already staying in Greece during the national lockdown. Greece has been in lockdown since November 7, to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country, and movement is restricted with exceptions. The government has announced that the lockdown will
Simonos Petras Monastery Photo © Facebook – ΟΙ ΟΜΟΡΦΙΕΣ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΑΣ ΜΑΣ The governing council of Mount Athos has announced that its monastic community will remain closed to all pilgrims until the end of November due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Commonly referred to as the “Holy Mountain” by the Greeks, Mount Athos is an […]
The Anastazia Luxury Suites & Spa has announced that it will continue operations, offering a safe accommodation experience in Athens, while Greece is facing the challenge of the Covid-19 pandemic. “We remain open during this challenging period for Greece. We follow all the necessary health and safety measures for Covid-19, also reducing our physical contact with
Kassos. Photo © Antlio / Shutterstock Travel Bloggers Greece, the first professional blogger networking group in the country, visited Kasos in early October to showcase the Greek island’s tourism attractions and promote the destination to a wider international and domestic audience. The southernmost island in the Aegean Sea, Kasos is part of the Karpathos regional […]


















