Οι Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες Αμερικής (ΗΠΑ) διέθεσαν εκατομμύρια δόσεις εμβολίων κατά της Covid-19 για παιδιά ηλικίας 5 ως 11 ετών σε όλη τη χώρα, όμως η ζήτηση για εμβολιασμούς των νεώτερων παιδιών είναι χαμηλή, αναφέρουν αξιωματούχοι της δημόσιας υγείας και γιατροί σε περισσότερες από μια δωδεκαριά πολιτείες. Από τα 28 εκατομμύρια παιδιά αυτής της ηλικίας που […]
Acropolis, Athens. Photo Source: Visit Greece/Y. Skoulas Athens is among the top 20 leisure destinations particularly for US travelers, according to ForwardKeys’ “2021 in Review” report that includes the top travel trends of this year. More specifically, Athens ranks 15th among the top 20 destination cities this year, the travel analytics firm’s report shows. At the
Source: European Union, 2021 / Photographer: Yorgos Karahalis Greece went ahead this week and decreased the validity period of the Covid-19 recovery certificate from the initial six months to three months on the guidance of the country’s committee. The relevant amendment, submitted by the health ministry in efforts tackle the Omicron variant and increase vaccinations, […]
Sweden’s “First Class Magazine” has highlighted Greece as a winter destination in an article published recently on its online edition. Titled “Skiing in Greece”, the article was published following a press trip organized last year – prior to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic – by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) service in Scandinavia […]
Thessaloniki, northern Greece. Photo Source: @Thessaloniki Travel Thessaloniki is aiming to kick off the cruise season on March 6 with 60 percent of all itineraries to home port in the northern city, said Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias on Thursday. Among the first countries to restart cruise travel in 2021, Greece has prioritized increasing cruise and […]
Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias welcomed a decision this week by EU finance ministers to proceed with the update of value-added tax rules which would pave the way for the reduction of VAT rates on all Greek islands. “The reduction of VAT on the islands is very important for the competitiveness of the country and […]
Αμερικανοί αξιωματούχοι συμβουλεύουν τους κατοίκους των Ηνωμένων Πολιτειών να μην ταξιδεύουν στη Γαλλία, την Πορτογαλία, την Κύπρο, την Ανδόρα, το Λιχτενστάιν, την Τανζανία και την Ιορδανία, εξαιτίας της αύξησης των κρουσμάτων του κορωνοϊού. Στην τελευταία ενημέρωσή τους, τα Κέντρα Ελέγχου και Πρόληψης Νοσημάτων (CDC) των ΗΠΑ εξέδωσαν προειδοποίηση Επιπέδου 4 “Μην
Eighteen months after the Covid-19 pandemic forced a delay, the Greek hospitality trade show Xenia opened its doors for three days in Athens to exhibitors, buyers, partners and members of the media. During November 27-29, over 17,000 mask-wearing visitors passed through the doors of the Metropolitan Expo. The event may have attracted a smaller crowd […]
Photo source: European Union / Photographer: Xavier Lejeune The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is calling out against the introduction of blanket restrictions on travel, as witnessed in recent days. This call echoes the concerns raised by UNWTO members during the 24th UNWTO General Assembly that took place in Madrid, Spain, between 30 November–3 December. Countries
The Christmas and holiday season is on in Athens with 38 days full of music, theater, pop-up events and much more through to January 13. Athens municipality presented this week its schedule of holiday events set to take place in city neighborhoods and on main squares. An ice rink, six Christmas villages, open-air screenings and […]


















