Halkidiki’s Philoxenia Hotel Will Open in June

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Philoxenia Hotel, Halkidiki The Philoxenia Hotel, located in Halkidiki, will open its doors on June 4 ready to offer guests carefree summer holidays in northern Greece. Located in the village of Psakoudia in the Sithonia peninsula, only an hour away from Thessaloniki’s Makedonia Airport, the recently renovated hotel complex aims to offer unforgettable vacations

Q&A on the EU Covid-19 Certificate for Travel

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Photo Source: European Parliament The European Parliament is supporting the creation of an EU Covid-19 Certificate to ensure people can travel within Europe without having to quarantine or undergo more tests, nor face discrimination if they have not been vaccinated. MEPs recently voted on the European Parliament’s position and started negotiations with the Council, with

Seven Greek Cities Among Europe’s Top 10 Most Resilient for Summer Travel

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Mykonos island, Greece Greece leads the way as one of the most resilient destinations in Europe this summer, according to research released this week by travel analytics firm ForwardKeys. More specifically, Mykonos tops the list with summer bookings at 54.9 percent compared to pre-pandemic levels. The Spanish island of Ibiza follows with 49.2 percent, and […]

Greece’s MICE Organizers Still Waiting for Health Protocols

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Photo source: @HAPCO Greece events and conferences organizers are calling on the government to announce health protocols that will allow MICE tourism to restart operations in the aftermath of Covid-19 and ahead of the country’s official opening to tourism on May 15. The Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO) said in a statement this week […]

EU Opens to Travelers from Israel

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The European Council on Thursday added Israel to the list of third countries for which member states should gradually lift Covid-19 travel restrictions. The decision followed a review 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 […]

Mykonos’ AGL Luxury Villas to Re-open for 2021 Season on May 17

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AGL Luxury Villas, Mykonos Mykonos’ AGL Luxury Villas will reopen its doors on May 17 with increased health and safety measures for its guests and staff. A member of SCD Group Ltd., the hospitality property features a collection of 10 luxury villas located in the area of Agios Lazaros, offering the ideal option for carefree […]

Refurbished AKS Porto Heli Hotel Welcomes Back Guests

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AKS Porto Heli Hotel Following a major refurbishment project in its rooms and public indoor areas, the AKS Porto Heli hotel has reopened its doors to welcome back guests. “A new era has started for the AKS Porto Heli Hotel… which aims to offer fresh, modern services and experiences to its visitors,” the hotel’s management […]

Greece Looking to Increase Tourist Flow from Poland

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Ways of increasing the tourist flow from Poland to Greece will be explored by Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and Polish Deputy Economy and Development Minister, responsible for tourism issues, Andrzej Gut-Mostowy. Theoharis left for Poland on Thursday prior to the official opening of Greek tourism on May 14. He is expected to meet with […]

Kastro Suites on Santorini will Open its Doors on May 9

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The view from Kastro Suites, Santorini Kastro Suites, a luxury hospitality property, will open its doors on May 9 to welcome travelers from all over the world to the popular island of Santorini. Located in Fira, Kastro Suites features seven luxury suites designed to offer a special hospitality experience to its guests and a stunning […]

Airlines Warn High Cost of Covid-19 Testing Could Delay Tourism Recovery

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The high cost of Covid-19 testing requirements could thwart the tourism industry’s recovery making travel unaffordable for individuals and families, said the International Air Transport Association (IATA) this week. Echoing a European Parliament recommendation, the global airline federation is now calling on governments to make testing widely available, affordable and