The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization (TTO) presented Greece’s northern port city’s offerings to Chinese tourism professionals during the virtual expo “Partnerships in European Tourism: Virtual Fair”, which was held during June 22-24. An initiative of the European Commission, the event aimed to support efforts for the increase of tourism flows from China to Europe, as well
Greek National Public Health Organization’s (EODY) crew this week conducted COVID-19 tests to passengers of international flights that arrived on the island of Kos. Photo Source: @EODY Greece conducted more that 6,500 tests for Covid-19 at airports across the country on the first day it re-opened its borders to travelers on Wednesday, with the first […]
Low-cost carrier Ryanair on Thursday announced the resumption of flights to Athens and Thessaloniki after almost four months grounded due to COVID-19 restrictions. An Athens to Rome Ciampino flight marked the first service of Ryanair’s 2020 summer schedule for Greece on June 24. The carrier’s full schedule went into effect on July 1, and includes […]
Britain is considering allowing quarantine-free travel to nationals of at least 75 countries after increased pressure to drop its 14-day self-isolation rules, which travel and tourism stakeholders say are turning away visitors and putting jobs at risk as well as taking a toll on tourism in Europe, the Daily Telegraph reported on Thursday. British officials […]
Sofitel Athens Airport hotel The Sofitel Athens Airport hotel, located near the Greek capital’s airport, has reopened its doors to receive visitors from Greece and abroad. The hotel has joined Greece’s efforts to restart tourism by putting emphasis on the safety of its guests and staff. “After this unprecedented situation for worldwide tourism, Sofitel Athens […]
Photo © Aegli Hotel The Aegli Hotel, located in Volos, central Greece, recently reopened its doors to welcome guests to its recently renovated facilities and offer high-end hospitality services. “Aegli Hotel continues its long history of hospitality… Aiming to ensure a maximum level of safety for its staff and visitors, it has adopted all the […]
Zante Hospitality Group (ZHG) has reopened its properties, Zante Park Resort & Spa and Galaxy Beach Resort, that are located on a 9km beach in the area of Laganas on Zakynthos. ZHG aims to provide its guests with superior hospitality in line with the latest health and safety measures announced by Greek authorities, the World […]
Agios Nikolaos, Crete. Photo Source: Municipality of Agios Nikolaos The Greek tourism industry is adjusting after Covid-19 and will require fine-tuning in the coming months, but a great deal of work has gone into ensuring that all visitors as well as locals and sector professionals will be safe, said Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis, from Crete, […]
Racconto Boutique Design Hotel, Parga The adults-only Racconto Boutique Design Hotel, located in the town of Parga in Western Greece, has announced the reopening of its facilities on July 6. “Racconto is ready to welcome Greek and international guests,” the hotel’s owner Sophia Vlassi said. Racconto’s philosophy focuses on the wellbeing of its guests. “Hospitality […]
Athens, Greece The economic climate in Greece dropped in June to 87.6 points from 88.5 points in May, according to a study released by the country’s leading think-tank, the Foundation of Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE). According to IOBE, expectations in industry and services decreased slightly in June, while construction and retail trade showed signs […]


















