Greece Looking to Further Develop its Religious Tourism Product

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Photo source: @ReCult Interreg VA Greece/Cyprus Greece is looking into ways to tap into the growing potential of religious tourism, Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki said on Thursday. Speaking during a round-table discussion that took place on the island of Rhodes, Zacharaki confirmed Greece’s potential as a growing religious tourism destination. “We expect the

New Azur Retreat on Meganisi Takes Accommodation to Different Heights

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Azur Retreat, Meganissi The Azur Retreat, a new boho lux resort on the Ionian island of Meganisi, has opened its doors and is offering travelers a whole new accommodation experience. Azur Retreat is a modern seafront boutique resort catering to the needs of discerning travelers in search of an island sanctuary with world-class comforts and […]

Minoan Lines: 100% of Employees Vaccinated Against Covid-19

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Greek passenger shipping company Minoan Lines recently announced that 100 percent of its staff has been vaccinated against the coronavirus (Covid-19). “One hundred percent of our employees in our central offices and port agencies have completed at least the first dose of the vaccine,” Minoan Lines CEO Antonis Maniadakis said. “During these unprecedented circumstances, it

Air Travel: Most Passengers Support Mask-wearing, Says Survey

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Photo source: IATA Most air travelers are confident about the safety of air travel and support mask-wearing in the near-term, according to a passenger survey conducted in June by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). However, a majority are also frustrated with the “hassle factor” around Covid-19 protocols including confusion and uncertainty about travel

Messinia Hoteliers Campaign Urges Covid-19 Vaccination

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“Get Vaccinated, free yourselves, enjoy life” is the motto of the campaign launched by the Messinia Hoteliers Association. The Messinia Hoteliers Association is urging people to get vaccinated through a new campaign launched to raise awareness on preventing the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) and to protect the area’s residents and visitors. The association has

GNTO and ECTAA ‘Showcase’ Greece to European Markets

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Kassandra, Halkidiki. Photo Source: Visit Greece Greece’s tourism offerings and infrastructure were recently presented to European travel professionals through three online presentations organized by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA), with the support of the Federation of Hellenic

HCAA: Passenger Traffic at Greek Airports See Upward Trend

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Greek airports in June recorded a steady upward trend in passenger traffic and arrivals from abroad compared to the same month in 2020, according to data from the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA). “The rules that are in place for entry to Greece from abroad (vaccination certificate or negative test or recovery certificate) have led […]

ETC: European Tourism Recovery in Sight this Summer

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European travel activity is set to build some momentum moving into the peak summer months due to the gradual easing of restrictions, the ramp-up in vaccinations, and EU’s reopening to more third countries, according to the latest quarterly European Tourism Trends & Prospects report recently published by the European Travel Commission (ETC). Travel demand is […]

Maritime Heritage Week in Greece Postponed for 2022

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Impressive drone photo from Pylos – Photo by Stelios Bounas The Greek Maritime Week, a multi-thematic event centered around the 13th conference of the European Maritime Heritage (EMH), has been postponed for 2022. Organized by Proteas Panhellenic Association and the Hellenic Maritime Heritage (Argos C.N.P.C), the event was initially scheduled to take place in Pylos […]

European Commission Approves €39.7 Million Italian Aid to Alitalia

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The European Commission has announced that an Italian aid measure of 39.7 million euros to support Alitalia is in line with EU state aid rules. This measure aims at compensating the airline for the damages suffered on certain routes due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak during the period between 1 March and 30 April 2021. […]