European Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni. Photo © European Union – Source: EP Greece is moving faster towards growth approaching pre-Covid-19 crisis levels, said European Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni during a two-day virtual event this week organized by the Foundation for Economic & Industrial Research (IOBE). Gentiloni joined Greek Finance
Greek health authorities have ruled out the possibility of a country-wide lockdown but are noting that local Covid-19 restrictions will be ordered should the need arise. Most of Northern Greece is on high alert after a surge in cases there with the regions of Halkidiki, Larissa, Kilkis and Thessaloniki listed red as a result of […]
Photo source: @Visit Greece The Greek Τourism Μinistry and the Greek National Tourism Organization will be launching two campaigns to promote Greece as a winter and spring destination, the country’s tourism minister Vassilis Kikilias announced this week. In an interview to Open television, Kikilias said the first campaign is scheduled to run in November, December […]
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced that it will operate additional services to destinations in the United States this winter. The airline recently said that the easing of travel restrictions in the US has prompted it to resume service to Las Vegas and Miami from December 7. Passengers to these destinations, who were previously rebooked, […]
In view of autumn and of the changing weather conditions, Greece’s hoteliers are calling on the tourism ministry to update Covid-19 health protocols and designate quarantine hotels to meet the demands of incoming tourists over the upcoming period. In a letter to Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias, the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers (POX) and its president, Grigoris
Qatar Airways on Tuesday was announced as the ‘Airline of the Year’ for the sixth time by the international air transport rating organisation, Skytrax. The airline has also won the main prize in 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017 and 2019. Known as the Oscars of the Aviation Industry, the 2021 Skytrax awards covered the period from […]
Photo source: Visit Greece On the occasion of World Tourism Day (WTD) 2021, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said he sees the opportunity for Greece to redefine its goals and principles for the sector. Celebrated worldwide since 1980 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), WTD is commemorated on September 27 each year and under a […]
The majority of US travelers – 70 percent – believe Covid-19 vaccination passports should be required for international travel, according to a recent survey released by OAG, a leading global provider of digital flight information. The survey was conducted among 1,800-plus US travelers in July and August. Vaccination rates, especially given the fast-spreading Delta variant,
Source: Monitoring Sentiment for Domestic and Intra-European Travel – Wave 8 Greece is among the 10 destinations on European traveler bucket lists for both summer and autumn, according to the latest survey released on Thursday by the European Travel Commission (ETC). A closer look at the ETC’s “Monitoring Sentiment for Domestic and Intra-European Travel – […]
Photo source: AIA The Greek authorities have extended all Covid-19 aviation directives that concern flights and arrivals to Greece from abroad, according to an announcement by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA). The directives have been extended until until October 1. In short, arrivals are allowed from EU and Schengen Zone member states, those traveling for


















