Mykonos, Santorini, Kos, Rhodes Welcome 64,000 Arrivals in May

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The South Aegean Region, home to such islands as Mykonos, Santorini, Kos, and Rhodes welcomed 64,000 visitors in May on 520 charter flights. More specifically, according to regional airport operator Fraport Greece, incoming traffic activity which mainly peaked on Saturdays saw the arrival of 30,348 travelers on 241 flights to Rhodes, 15,918 on 121 flights […]

Mythical Blue Luxury Suites Welcome Travelers to Santorini

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Mythical Blue Luxury Suites, Santorini Santorini’s Mythical Blue Luxury Suites, a boutique hospitality property located in Fira, has reopened its doors and is welcoming travelers to its uniquely designed facilities. The hotel is housed in a preserved mid-19th century building that has been fully renovated with respect to its long history. The property was originally […]

Night Curfew in Greece Continues as Vaccination Slows Down

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Greek authorities announced that a night curfew still in place from the previous months’ lockdown will remain in view of slower-than-expected vaccination rates and the appearance of new strains on the island of Crete. “We will have to show some patience until the end of June,” said Government Spokesperson Aristotelia Peloni on Thursday, adding that […]

Report Sees Rising US Demand for Greece this Summer

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As part of a growing trend by Americans for travel to Europe this summer, demand for Greece seems to be rising, said travel analytics firm ForwardKeys this week. According to air ticketing data examined by ForwardKeys analysts, European destinations are set to see their first long-haul visitors from the US since 2019, before the Covid-19 […]

ActiveMedia Group Scores High at 2021 Tourism Awards with 7 Accolades

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Kick boxing champion Alexandros Nikolaidis at the Ford Go Further half-marathon in Voidokilia (photo by Elias Lefas) ActiveMedia Group, a leading sports tourism company in Greece, has received a total of seven accolades at the 2021 Tourism Awards for its innovative sports events. The annual Tourism Awards event highlights and rewards top practices and innovative

EU Adds Japan to Safe List for Air Travel

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The European Council has added Japan to its updated list of countries for which travel restrictions should be lifted. The Council reviewed the list under the recommendation on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU. Based on the criteria and conditions set out in the recommendation, as from 3 […]

Varmy Hotel Promises Guests a Safe Stay on Crete

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The Varmy Hotel has opened its doors and is welcoming guests to a safe environment in Ierapetra on the island of Crete. The hotel consists of 15 fully refurbished apartments offering comfort and modern amenities to travelers. The hotel also features a Roof Garden on the top floor and a Snack Bar on the ground floor. Health first […]

Calma Hotel & Spa Offers Luxury Holidays in Kastoria

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Calma Hotel & Spa, Kastoria The Calma Hotel & Spa, a four-star hotel located three kilometers outside the Greek city of Kastoria, is inviting travelers to experience a relaxing holiday in its luxury facilities. The hotel recently reopened its doors to guests and is operating under strict measures in line with the health protocols announced […]

EU Aims to Make Schengen ‘Largest Free Travel Area in the World’

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European Commission Chief Spokesperson Eric Mamer; Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas; European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson. Photo source: European Union / Photographer: Claudio Centonze The European Commission tabled a strategy this week aimed at establishing the Schengen zone into the largest free travel area in the world, ensuring security and

UNWTO: Coordination is a Must for Global Restart of Tourism

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and UNWTO Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili. Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis on Thursday said that Europe is expected to be the first region to see tourism recover from the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, but also cited lack of coordination for tourism to restart as a whole. Speaking during a […]