Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis (middle) A unified approach, coordinated actions and common Covid-19 health protocols are vital to enable safe travel in Europe in 2021, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis during the World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) 112th Executive Council Meeting held in Tbilisi, Georgia this week. Theoharis said that the UNWTO should
The Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on Thursday signed the “Tbilisi Declaration” with a commitment to make international travel safe again. Announced during the UNWTO 112th Executive Council Meeting in Georgia, the “Tbilisi Declaration: Actions for Sustainable Recovery” recognizes tourism as one of the worst-affected of all sectors by the
Promahonas border station. Photo Source @EODY Greek authorities have extended temporary restrictions for travel through its land borders, according to a government decision published in the Government Gazette on Tuesday. The restrictions, announced to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), will be in force until September 30. Greece’s land borders, apart from
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Wednesday updated a series of aviation directives (NOTAMs) for to travel to Greece, which include guidelines for travelers. All directives, which have been issued as part of the Greek government’s efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country, will remain in effect through to September […]
Athens, Greece Greek health experts are calling on strict adherence to hygiene and mask-wearing measures, warning that if Covid-19 cases in the Attica region are not reigned in Greece could face a further spike in incidents. The Greek Civil Protection ministry announced on Tuesday, additional restrictions for the greater Athens area after the latest
Skopelos Island. Photo: © Corina de Kiviet / Shutterstock The prestigious Travel + Leisure magazine has included Skopelos on its list with the “30 Secret Islands to Visit for the Ultimate Secluded Vacation”. T+L’s list features unknown, secret islands hidden all around the globe, namely in Vietnam, Indonesia, Sweden, Mauritius, Nicaragua, Scotland and the United […]
Photo Source: @Thessaloniki Hotels Association Occupancy rates at hotels in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki reached only 20 percent in August and 32 percent in the first eight months of the year, according to Thessaloniki Hotels Association (THA) President Andreas Mandrinos. RevPar (revenue per available room) for the Northern city’s hotels during
The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) recently revealed plans regarding the strategy it aims to follow to promote Greece abroad in the post-Covid-19 era. “Our interventions in Greece’s promotion will be very specific, very targeted, aiming to show the country’s safety but also that a ‘new day’ has risen for Greek tourism,” GNTO President Angela […]
Hellenic Parliament, Athens Investments and reforms should be the top priority when considering the allocation of Greece’s recovery funds, said Alternate Finance Minister Theodore Skylakakis during the ongoing Thessaloniki Helexpo Forum. Skylakakis stressed that putting the funds to strategic use was vital, particularly at this “unique and historic moment”. “Whatever we
Photo Source: thehellinikon.com A legal dispute between Hard Rock International and Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE), the two bidders for the 30-year permit to run the first Integrated Resort and Casino (IRC) in Greece at Hellinikon, is expected to be closed this week after Greece’s highest court issues its final decision on the case. The Council of […]


















