Photo source: ETC As the EU looks set to open its borders to more countries and vaccinated holidaymakers this summer, coordinated rules on international travel will be crucial to instil confidence in tourists considering a visit to the region, the European Travel Commission (ETC) said this week. According to the ETC’s latest Long-Haul Travel Barometer […]
Photo source: European Commission Individuals who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 will soon have certain advantages, including access to indoor venues in the winter, said Greek Development & Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis on Wednesday. Referring to the reluctance of a large part of the Greek population to get the jab, Georgiadis said “those who […]
Photo source: ETC Travel and tourism professionals in the European Union are calling for the immediate implementation of harmonized regulations in order to facilitate movement and restart economies. Tourism stakeholders are hoping their proposals are considered during an EU ambassadors’ meeting on Friday. Industry associations are urging member states to approve a European
Greece will lift its ban on music at restaurants, bars and cafes as of Saturday, June 12, Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias said on Wednesday. Speaking during the Health Ministry’s media briefing, Hardalias said that Greece’s epidemiological data allows for the further lifting of measures taken to curb the spread of the coronavirus […]
Denmark Foreign Ministry Director Erik Brøgger Rasmussen and Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Denmark is expected to lift restrictions for travel to Greece, the tourism ministry announced on Wednesday, adding that the decision paves the way for other countries to follow. The news was announced following a meeting between Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and
Incoming air traffic to Greece is set to pick up pace this month with more than 800,000 seats booked for June, according to SETE Intelligence (INSETE) data released this week. According to the research department of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), 800,000 seats are planned on flights to major Greek airports this month: 384,000 for June […]
Photo source: EC – Audiovisual Service/Photographer: Claudio Centonze Lawmakers in Greece and in the EU gave the Digital COVID Certificate the final go-ahead so that member states can put it into force on July 1 for 12 months. Eager to see their economies recover, EU countries hope that the EU Covid-19 Certificate, which will indicate […]
Photo source: U.S. Department of State: Consular Affairs The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the US State Department eased travel advisories for dozens of countries including Greece this week. The US State Department revised on Tuesday its travel advisories for 85 countries and territories, including Greece, and Japan ahead of the […]
Four leading travel industry associations, – Airlines For Europe (A4E), the Airports Council International Europe (ACI Europe), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the European Travel Retail Confederation (ETRC) – have jointly launched “Destination Summer”, a new campaign urging European Union and nationalpolicy makers to coordinate and lift travel
Ypseli Anafi’s Hive The Ypseli Anafi’s Hive, a luxury hospitality property located on the Greek island of Anafi, is preparing to reopen its doors and welcome Greek and international travelers for the summer season. The hotel will reopen on June 17. Located in the village of Roukounas, Ypseli Anafi’s Hive overlooks the Aegean sea. Its […]


















