Photo Source: Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort The Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort in Halkidiki has announced the suspension of operations for the 2020 season due to concerns regarding Covid-19. According to an announcement, although the resort has fully complied with the hygiene protocols announced, “crafting the most complete protocol, with international partnerships, the
Photo Source: @Celestyal Cruises Celestyal Cruises, a Greek cruise company offering itineraries to the Greek Islands and the Mediterranean, has announced its strategic partnership with The Hellenic Initiative (THI), an international non-profit organization. The Hellenic Initiative was founded in 2012 by members of the Greek diaspora with the aim to support entrepreneurial
Photo Source: OAG Industry experts may be confident about the resumption of travel after the Covid-19 pandemic subsides, but travelers appear to still be fearful of getting on planes, a recent study found. More specifically, according to findings released by UK-based global travel data provider OAG, passenger confidence is low concerning air travel but the […]
Aria Hotels, a privately owned boutique hotel and villas company that offers authentic Greek holiday experiences, has opened its properties on mainland Greece and the islands for the 2020 summer season. Putting emphasis on authenticity and exclusivity, Aria Hotels offers holidaymakers a wide range of experiences from city centre apartments, to hilltop retreats, secluded
Vigla Hotel restaurant and bar by the pool The Vigla Hotel, located on the island of Amorgos, has undertaken all the necessary health and safety measures to open its doors on July 1 and welcome guests into its recently renovated rooms. The hotel has adopted the latest guidelines of the World Health Organization and the […]
Greece is well prepared to address possible coronavirus incidents but should increase Covid-19 testing on passengers from flights originating in high risk territories, said infectious disease expert Haralambos Gogos. Speaking on SKAI TV, Gogos said that data from Europe appeared to be improving and that stringent health protocols in place at all hotels in Greece […]
Mastercard, an international technology company offering a global payment processing network, has joined forces with the Tourism Ministry, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and the Municipality of Athens to support their efforts for the restart of the tourism industry in Greece. During the recent online Delphic Economic Forum 2020, the company announced the
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo Source: @PM of Israel Ties between Greece and Israel were further reinforced this week after the two countries agreed to cooperate in the fields of tourism, cybersecurity and agriculture. The agreements were made during Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ visit to Israel on
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently released criteria for the use of Covid-19 testing in the travel process. “Should governments choose to introduce Covid-19 testing for travelers arriving from countries considered as high risk, testing must deliver results fast, be able to be conducted at scale, and operate to very high rates of accuracy,” […]
Greek hoteliers are requesting that the tourism ministry clarify the details involving the mandatory implementation of health protocols and are citing the high cost involved. “Hotels are not and will not become hospitals,” said the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX) in a letter to Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis, underlining that the demands placed on hoteliers


















