Source: EC – Audiovisual Service / Photographer: Christophe Licoppe The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Thursday commended the European Commission for its leadership and speed in delivering the EU Digital Covid Certificate (DCC) and urged states to make it their global standard for digital vaccine certificates. “The DCC was delivered in record time to
Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi, Crete. Photo source: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas Tourism and improving consumer confidence is set to drive Greece’s GDP up by a rate of 13 percent in the second quarter (Q2) of the year, said a report released this week by the National Bank of Greece (NBG). The revised report takes into […]
Mykonos, South Aegean. Photo source: @Aegean Islands Tourist demand for the South Aegean islands is robust but vigilance is required in view of Covid-19 developments, said South Aegean Region Governor George Hatzimarkos after a meeting with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday. Hatzimarkos briefed the PM on tourism flows to the region’s islands, which include
The interest of international holidaymakers for Athens has grown stronger during the last few months, with online searches for the Greek capital picking up pace in July compared to the previous months, according to a survey conducted by travel and tourism marketing agency Tourix. Titled “Tourism Demand via internet related to accommodation for the destination […]
Photo Source: @TIF-Helexpo The country’s largest trade event, the 85th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) to take place on September 11-19 has boosted hotel occupancy levels in the northern port city, Thessaloniki Hotels Association (THA) President Andreas Mandrinos told Praktorio 104.9 radio. Mandrinos expressed his satisfaction with occupancy in July and August which
The ITB Asia Virtual Conference 2021, scheduled to take place from 25 – 29 October, will attempt to address some of the most pressing issues related to the recovery of the international travel and tourism industry, its organizer Messe Berlin (Singapore) announced this week. To be held during the virtual ITB Asia 2021 travel trade […]
The city of Kalamata in Messinia. Photo Source: @Municipality of Kalamata Greek authorities, on Tuesday announced emergency restrictions for the region of Messinia in the Peloponnese, in efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Restrictions include a 1am-6am curfew, no music at bars, cafes, restaurants and entertainment venues. Movement is
Greek Health Minister Vasilis Kikilias Greek Health Minister Vasilis Kikilias announced on Tuesday new measures for admission to indoor spaces including restaraunts and bars and testing requirements that go into effect on September 13 aiming to stop the spread of Covid-19 and to protect the public health system. “These rules are not punitive,” said Kikilias […]
Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Photo source: @htheoharis “Tourism is reaching 2019 levels,” said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis on Tuesday, expressing his satisfaction with the performance of the sector, which he said is a driving force of the economy. Speaking on MEGA channel, Theoharis confirmed that in July and August more than 2 million […]
Representatives from more than 80 countries have signed up to WTM London’s Buyers’ Club, ensuring they maximize opportunities and get the best access to like-minded partners as the world begins to open up for travel once again. All Buyers’ Club members have the opportunity to expand connections in the dedicated lounges during the WTM London […]


















