Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the addition of Katakolon as its new embarkation port in Greece. This is the first time NCL has added a secondary homeport in Greece as part of its ongoing exploration of new itinerary options. Starting September 17, guests sailing onboard Norwegian Getaway’s immersive Mediterranean sailings in 2021 will have […]
Vaccination is the key to keeping the country open for tourists, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis, during his two-day visit to the island of Crete, where he met with local authorities and tourism stakeholders. “Vaccination is the only passport to keep the country open and the tourist product thriving… to preserve jobs, to boost […]
GNTO President Angela Gerekou with the only student of Arki and Parmos Mayor Eleftherios Pentes Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou recently attended the beach cleanup initiatives of the Aquahelp Foundation on the Dodecanese islands of Patmos, Arki and Lipsi. Aquahelp is an environmental, educational foundation. Titled “Clean it Like Greek”,
Heraklion Mayor Vassilis Lambrinos and Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Accelerating and expanding the reach of vaccination topped the agenda of talks between Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and Heraklion Mayor Vassilis Lambrinos on Thursday, in view of rising Covid-19 cases on the island of Crete. Theoharis referred to the importance of boosting vaccinations in the
Anda Hotel Athens The Radisson Hotel Group has announced the opening of the Anda Hotel Athens, a member of Radisson Individuals, in the area of Kolonaki, located near the center of the Greek capital. The opening will mark the debut of the Radisson Individuals brand in Greece. The Anda Hotel Athens will be a boutique […]
Vassilis Karachalios, Head of Sales at Celestyal Cruises in Greece; Athanasios Liagos, Executive Chairman of Thessaloniki Port Authority; Giannis Fountoukas, Captain of Celestyal Olympia; Frosso Zaroulea, Head of Public Relations Celestyal Cruises; Maria Antoniou, Head of the PM’s Office in Thessaloniki; Voula Patoulidou, President of the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization;
View from Mrs Theano Metaxas’ home In a traditional 1968 home in Asfentami at the Lasithi Plateau on Crete, overlooking Heraklion, a group of media representatives were treated to genuine Cretan hospitality: delectable sweets, homemade food straight from the farm, shots of local spirit raki, and homegrown fine wines to the accompaniment of traditional mantinades […]
Flamenco enthusiasts living or visiting Crete this summer, will have the opportunity to participate in the “Vamos! Flamenco Camp”, that is scheduled to take place during July 20-25, in the historic village of Vamos. Organized by Yota Baron Productions, the camp’s program will feature prominent flamenco artists from Greece and abroad that will present their […]
Italian air carrier, Alitalia has announced that from July 31 it will boost the frequency of its flights from Rome to Athens from the current daily flight to 3 flights per day. According to an announcement, Alitalia is boosting its flight frequencies to Athens due to high demand. The increase in flight frequencies will also […]
Airbus 319. Photo source: Volotea Spanish low-cost carrier Volotea has restarted operations from its base at Athens International Airport, which had remained closed for several months due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The carrier resumed its services from/to Greek destinations in mid- May, following the ease of travel restrictions worldwide. For the summer of


















