Photo Source: @Municipality of Elafonisos Elafonisos, a tiny island between the Peloponnese and Kythira, is attracting many Greek and foreign tourists this summer season and seeing high occupancy despite the COVID-19 pandemic. An announcement by the Elafonisos Municipality said that occupancy rates reached 80 percent during the last week of July, with the island
The Nantin Hotel has reopened its doors to provide its guests with safe accommodation in the city of Ioannina in western Greece. Putting the safety of its visitors and staff as top priority, the hotel has adopted the COVID-19 health protocols announced by the Greek government and received the Health First certification by the Hellenic […]
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) on Tuesday said the United Kingdom is heading towards the ‘worst case scenario’, threatening nearly three million travel and tourism jobs in the country. The WTTC economic modelling conducted less than two months ago predicted that the ‘worst case scenario’ – that sees massive job losses – would […]
The “Endless Greek Summer” outdoor campaign continues to “spread Greece” around the country’s international airports and via public transport in Athens. Launched by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), the campaign presents the unique features of Greek summer at target points to attract both the attention of Greeks and foreigners. Running for two months, the
Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias on Tuesday announced additional measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), as confirmed cases in the country continue an upward trend. Greece recorded 469 new Covid-19 cases in the past week alone, according to data provided by Hardalias. “We are here because there are signs that […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging governments to be vigilant and carefully assess their strategies in the fight against Covid-19, warning that the road ahead will be challenging. Issuing advice to governments and health authorities, WHO recommends that essential travel be prioritized and that all countries enforce health measures including mask-wearing, social
A recently released study by SETE Intelligence (INSETE) reveals the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic on Greece’s source markets and the rollover effect on tourism. More specifically, according to INSETE, the research department of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), the economies of all source markets have been hit by Covid-19 and are now faced […]
Cyprus Airways has announced that it will suspend flights to Thessaloniki and Skiathos as of August 18, after new measures were announced by the Cypriot government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The airline said it will also reduce frequencies on flights to Athens and Heraklion, Crete. The Cypriot Health Ministry on Sunday moved […]
The Akti Hotel, located within a short distance from Lake Pamvotida in Ioannina, has reopened its doors to provide its guests with warm hospitality services. A landmark location in Ioannina, Lake Pamvotida attracts many visitors year round due to its natural beauties and stunning views. Akti Hotel’s balconies offer a unique view to the lake […]
The Lufthansa Business Lounge at Athens International Airport has reopened its doors, after a pause of almost four months due to the COVID-19 outbreak, under a new health regime. “Since travel restrictions have eased and we are slowly returning to the new normal, we felt necessary to assess travel volumes and work on the right […]


















