Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis, UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili and European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas. Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis met high-level EU officials in Brussels on Tuesday to discuss formulating a common approach to health and safety protocols that will facilitate travel in Europe. “Now is the time, with the new
Photo Source: FEG Tourist Guides Greek travel agents and tourist guides are up in arms over a recently announced Covid-19 risk-assessment map which categorizes into four levels the country’s regional units based on degree of risk as indicated by a color-coded system. The Federation of Hellenic Associations of Tourist & Travel Agencies (fedHATTA) and Efi […]
Conferences and events organizers in Thessaloniki are once again calling on the government to clarify Covid-19 health protocols for MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) events and are claiming unfair treatment with regard to restrictions in effect for other multi-person gatherings. The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB) issued a statement in
Photo source: diaNEOsis Greeks appear to be less optimistic about the future with regard to the evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic, are experiencing uncertainty and appear to have lost much of their trust in authorities, according to a new study released this week by research firm diaNEOsis. Conducted last month by Metron Analysis on a […]
In attempt to mitigate losses incurred by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, Greek hoteliers are calling on the government to take immediate measures, including employee insurance coverage and debt instalments. In a letter to Labor Minister Yiannis Vroutsis and to Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis, the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX) is requesting that the
Athens © GTP Small and medium-sized businesses impacted by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic will be able to tap into a support package of 200 million euros, the Attica Region announced this week. More specifically, the support scheme to run through the Attica Region provides eligible parties with working capital ranging from 5,000 euros to 50,000 […]
Face masks may soon be compulsory everywhere as Greek authorities consider additional measures to address a recent spike in Covid-19 cases, despite reassurances that new measures will not be introduced. Speaking on SKAI TV, Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas did leave open the possibility of the mask requirement as well as the extension of bar, café […]
Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Photo Source: @Harry Theoharis Adjusting to a new post-Covid-19 reality with inclusive forms of tourism which respect the environment is key to sector recovery, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis during the International Energy Forum on Wednesday. Theoharis joined global tourism and travel industry stakeholders, including
Greece’s tourism stakeholders will have to readapt to a new reality as the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic lingers into the new year creating uncertainty and the need for structural changes, said Dimitris Fragakis, secretary general, Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) during the Greek Hospitality Awards. Fragakis said tourism sector recovery will be
Photo Source: Joysters Northern Greece travel company Joysters recently announced the launch of a specialized Covid-19 action plan based on National Public Health Organization (EODY) and EU protocols for its traveling clients. Specializing in customized travel experiences for groups of up to 16 people with a focus on Northern Greece destinations, including Kastoria,


















