Photo source: @Region of Attica Greek authorities have decided to extend the strict lockdown restrictions on the municipalities of Aspropyrgos and Elefsina in West Attica, until January 11, in efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The General Secretariat for Civil Protection also announced the extension of strict lockdown measures on the […]
Photo source: AEGEAN Greek airline company AEGEAN is offering its passengers the option to get a discounted Covid-19 test, prior to departure, at a number of medical facilities in Greece. In collaboration with the Bioiatriki Group and the Athens Medical Group, AEGEAN is providing its ticket holders the opportunity to book diagnostic tests for Covid-19 […]
Photo source: Grand Hyatt Athens Greece needs to reposition its tourism product and improve connectivity in order to emerge stronger from the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to tourism experts. Speaking during the recent online 22nd Annual Capital Link – Invest in Greece Forum, Alejandro Hernández-Puértola, founding partner and CEO of hospitality investment
Some of the most prestigious tourism professionals from Greece and abroad will gather on the island of Crete in October to participate in the “Meet The Best Greece”, a B2B tourism event devoted to the Greek hospitality and travel scene. Organized by NEBE, an Italy-based specialist of luxury travel trade events, Meet The Best Greece […]
Poems, photographs and texts of renowned Greek poet Odysseas Elytis will find a permanent home on the corner of Dioskourou and Polygnotou streets in Athens’ central district of Plaka. Considered one of the most praised poets of the second half of the 20th century, Elytis was born on Crete in 1911 and passed away in […]
Photo source: @International Committee of Mediterranean Games Greece has confirmed that it will make a bid to host the 2030 Mediterranean Games in the city of Heraklion on the island of Crete. The announcement was made by Deputy Minister of Sports Lefteris Avgenakis during an online press conference on Thursday, where he presented a report […]
The Creta Maris Beach Resort of Metaxa Hospitality Group. The hotels of the Metaxa Hospitality Group, located on Santorini and Crete, recently received a number of international awards for the prime hospitality services they are offering guests amid the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. “During this difficult year, our group remains true to its principles by creating […]
Photo source: @Uncharted Escapes Uncharted Escapes, a Greek travel experience provider, is among the winners of the 2021 European Travel Awards program, launched by the Travel & Hospitality Awards. Based in Chania, Crete, Uncharted Escapes started offering all-year round premium safari adventures and speed boating tours in 2013. “The company has succeeded in turning
Corfu, Ionian islands Local authorities on Corfu and Heraklion, Crete, have teamed up with the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to assess the sustainability status of each city and map out a plan for sustainable tourism. The destination assessments of Corfu and Heraklion, to be co-funded with CLIA […]
Leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet has announced Greece as the world’s most sustainable food destination for 2021. The guide recently published the 2021 edition of its “Best in Travel” awards, which is different this year as it recognizes places and people demonstrating a genuine commitment to sustainability, community and diversity. Best in Travel 2021


















