Photo source: @Thessaloniki Travel The recovery of Greek tourism depends on the course of vaccinations on a European level and the bilateral agreements that Greece is expected to sign with other countries, Thessaloniki Tourism Organization (TTO) President Voula Patoulidou said on Thursday. Speaking to reporters during an online press conference, Patoulidou referred to the
Locked up for months due to Covid-19 containment measures, Europeans are looking to go on vacation early this summer, according to the latest report released by the European Travel Commission (ETC). More than half (54 percent) of Europeans are aiming to travel either domestically or to another European country before the end of July, according […]
In efforts to promote Greek tourism and attract potential travelers in the post-Covid-19 era, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is proceeding with the upgrade of its digital tools and infrastructure. Speaking during an online conference on Monday held by the Greek chapter of the International Federation for IT and Travel & Tourism (IFITT), GNTO […]
UFI Conference 2019. Photo source: @UFI The global exhibition industry saw its revenues drop by 68 percent in 2020 compared to 2019, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry – UFI announced recently. This result is based on updated regional data provided in the UFI Global Exhibition Barometer, which indicates that 2020 revenues represented only […]
Due to the ongoing uncertainty and travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, UK leisure travel group Jet2 has announced that it will extend the suspension of flights and holiday packages up to and including April 14, 2021. The company had previously decided to suspend flights and packages until mid-March. Where customers yet to […]
Approximately 2,000 exhibitors from 120 countries have registered so far for the ITB Berlin NOW 2021, the online platform of the leading international travel trade show that is scheduled to take place during March 9-12. “During these times, ITB Berlin NOW is the world’s most important platform for doing business and exchanging ideas and expert […]
Tourism Secretary General Vicky Loizou, Mykonos Mayor Konstantinos Koukas, Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and Member of Mykonos’ Municipal Council responsible for Tourism Tonia Andronikou. Ways of safely restarting tourism this summer were discussed between Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and Mykonos Mayor Konstantinos Koukas, during a recent meeting in Athens. A
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has included Greece’s capital Athens and the city of Chania on Crete on its 2021 spring – summer flight schedule. The airline announced on Tuesday the opening of 180 direct routes from Scandinavia to Europe, once travel restrictions ease. “Demand for air travel is increasing a little further down the line, especially […]
Cruise ship arrivals and passenger visits to Greek ports recorded a significant drop by 95 percent in 2020, compared to the year before, as a result of the travel restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the Hellenic Ports Association (ELIME) announced on Tuesday. “The measures adopted on a global level to curb the […]
Greece’s national vaccination plan is entering its next phase with the inoculation of the next two priority groups: individuals aged 60-64 and 75-79. Health Ministry Secretary General for Primary Health Care Marios Themistocleous on Monday announced that the vaccination platform will open on February 10 for senior citizens aged 60-64 and on February 12 for those […]


















