Photo source: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas Only a fifth of Austrians – 21 percent – are making plans to go on a holiday out of the country this summer, according to a survey conducted by the Unique research institute. Published on Monday by Austrian weekly news magazine Profil, the survey also found that 27 […]
Tourism must be restored, rebuilt and adjusted to the new ‘after covid era’ reality, emphasizing on quality and sustainability, according to George Vernicos, the Secretary General of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) and representative of tourism to the European Economic and Social Committee. The last two years, the coronavirus pandemic has brought unprecedented shock
Photo source: TUI Tour operator TUI Russia says it will bring 300,000 Russian tourists to Greece this year provided that travel restrictions are lifted between the two countries. The announcement was made by the company’s general manager, Taras Demura, during a recent meeting with Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis in Moscow. During the meeting, Demura […]
The safe resumption of air connectivity between Greece and Russia was among the main topics discussed by Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis during his recent official visit to Moscow. In a meeting with Russia’s deputy minister of transport and responsible for tourism, Dmitriy Zverev, Theoharis focused on the opening of the skies between the two […]
Greek hoteliers expressed signs of optimism that the country’s tourism industry will improve its performance this year compared to 2020, mainly due to the progress of Greece’s vaccination program, the ongoing Covid-19 testing procedures, and the updated health protocols to be announced in the coming days. Greece will officially open its gates to tourists on May
Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis in discussion with the head of Russia’s Federal Agency for Tourism, Zarina Valerievna Doguzova. Greece is ready to safely welcome tourists from Russia, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis told the Russian media on Thursday. Currently in Moscow where he is meeting with Russian tourism sector representatives, the Greek minister
Ryanair on Thursday announced its biggest ever Greek Summer schedule that includes a total of 218 routes, 74 of which are new and expected to help boost Greece’s air traffic. “As vaccination rollout programmes continue in the coming months, air traffic is set to soar and we are delighted to announce the biggest ever Greek […]
Employees in Greece’s transport sector are among those that must undergo mandatory self-testing for the coronavirus once a week, the Greek government has announced. Speaking during Wednesday’s Covid-19 briefing, Greek Labor Minister Kostis Hatzidakis said that self-testing will be compulsory as of next week for a number of public and private sector employees. According to
Hellenic Parliament, Athens Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday said the lifting of Greece’s lockdown restrictions and opening of activities will be done responsibly and carefully. “The goal is to have a safe Easter and also a summer with even more freedom,” he said while speaking during his party’s parliamentary group meeting. “It is […]
Photo source: Booking.com After months of Covid-19 restrictions, new research reveals that the travelers’ appetite to explore the world remains undiminished and is fueled by the roll out of vaccines worldwide. A survey conducted by leading digital travel platform Booking.com reveals insights from more than 28,000 travelers across 28 countries and territories.


















