Varmy Hotel Welcomes Guests to Ierapetra, Crete

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The Varmy Hotel is welcoming guests back to Ierapetra on the island of Crete, aiming to offer prime hospitality services in a safe environment while operating under the health guidelines of the tourism and health ministries to limit the spread of COVID-19. The hotel consists of 12 fully refurbished apartments offering modern amenities and quality […]

Minoan Lines Officially Inaugurates Kydon Palace Cruise Ferry

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Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis Minoan Lines officially inaugurated its Kydon Palace cruise ferry, the newest passenger ship of its fleet, during a ceremony held recently at the port of Piraeus. Kydon Palace currently serves the Piraeus – Chania (Crete) route with daily itineraries. The event was attended by Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis who wished for […]

Covid-19: Face Masks Now Compulsory at More Indoor Spaces in Greece

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Face masks are already mandatory on ferries in Greece. Aiming to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in Greece, the government on Tuesday announced that face masks will be mandatory for people visiting a number of indoor establishments including public service offices, banks and retail shops. The measure will go in force tomorrow, July 29, […]

South Aegean Islands Promoted as Sports Tourism Destinations – Video

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The South Aegean Region recently released a new video promoting the islands of the Cyclades and the Dodecanese as prime sports tourism destinations. The video is part of a broader tourism campaign and features audiovisual material from international and regional sports events hosted by the South Aegean islands during the last four years. “Due to […]

Six Greek Ports will Open to Cruise Ships in August

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Piraeus port Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis on Tuesday announced that six ports in Greece will be open to cruise ships as of August 1. The announcement follows some four months of suspended cruise operations in Greece due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. In a letter to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and three […]

Thousands of Tourists Fly to Five Greek Islands in July

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Since Greece opened its borders on July 1 following the coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown, the airports of Rhodes, Kos, Santorini, Mykonos and Karpathos have been recording the arrival of thousands of tourists, with officials expecting the trend to peak in the months of August and September. Citing data of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority

WTM London and UNWTO to Partner with WTTC for 2020 Ministers’ Summit

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World Travel Market London 2019, ExCeL London – UNWTO and WTM Ministers Summit on The Global Stage. Tourism leaders from around the world on November 2, will once again come together for the Ministers’ Summit at WTM London to set out a roadmap for a safer, greener and smarter future for the sector. For more than […]

Free Full Moon Cultural Events in Greece on August 3

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The Acropolis in Athens. Photo: GTP Archaeological sites, monuments and museums across Greece on August 3 will host free cultural events to give residents and visitors the chance to admire and celebrate the August full moon. According to an announcement by the Culture Ministry, a total of 37 events will take place in Greece with […]

Greece Waiting for Covid-19 Guidance to Restart Cruise Tourism

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The rules that passengers and crew must follow on cruise ships while in Greek ports, during the post-Covid-19 era, are expected to be officially announced this week, Greek press reports said on Monday. The Health Ministry on Friday announced health and safety rules that must be followed for cruise travel in Greece to restart. The […]

Kallichoron Hotel to Present its Sustainability Practices at Wayaj Webinar

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Astypalea’s Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel on July 29 will present its sustainability practices at “Responsible Travel Makers”, a new live web series produced by the Wayaj travel app. The series brings together the best sustainable hotels worldwide and is aimed at travelers that are beginning to plan their next vacations. It focuses on what hotels […]