Tourism flows to Greece in August are gaining momentum despite Covid-19 and the devastating fires this month, driven by a strong demand from European travelers. According to tourism stakeholders and data released by Eurocontrol, global travel data provider OAG, the National Bank of Greece, Fraport Group, and hoteliers’ associations, occupancy levels are expected at around
Photo source: Visit Greece Greece’s tourism sector is leading the way in Europe covering lost ground despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the massive wildfires that hit the country this month, said the Financial Times citing global travel data provider OAG. More specifically, according to OAG, the total number of seats on scheduled flights to […]
Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort, Halkidiki The Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort in Halkidiki, northern Greece, has entered a new era, following the upgrade of its hospitality services and the introduction of new gastronomy options for its guests. The resort has reopened its doors to welcome visitors to Halkidiki, after remaining closed for more than a year, […]
A number of Greek and Spanish islands may soon be included in the UK’s revised “green list” of countries allowing restriction-free travel and not requiring returning travelers to quarantine, according to reports this week in The Telegraph. British authorities are expected to announce the new list on June 7, which according to the British daily […]
© Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa The Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa is getting ready to open its premises on June 2 and welcome visitors back to the Greek island of Kos. Located in Tigaki, the resort features 337 rooms – some with a private outdoor hot tub or a sharing pool. The hotel aims to […]
Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis on Thursday presented the government’s plan for the safe opening of the 2021 tourism season set for Friday, May 14. “It is a fact: We are reopening the Greek tourism industry and bringing Greece back to the European and world forefront as a destination equivalent […]
The Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort in Halkidiki, northern Greece, will reopen its doors for the 2021 season on May 15 under an enhanced health and safety program. A luxury destination on the southwest coast of Kassandra, Miraggio is opening under its “Miraggio Supreme Standards” plan, a comprehensive guide to the strict health measures in place throughout […]
Photo: Theastock / Shutterstock.com Greek Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister Akis Skertsos on Wednesday announced that restrictions on domestic travel in Greece will be lifted on Friday, May 14, but that rules will apply for travel to the islands. Non-essential intra-regional movement (travel between regions) has been banned in Greece since the country’s second […]
Photo source: Heathrow Airport Representatives of leading British airline companies and tour operators are optimistic that the UK government will eventually add Greece to its list of countries from which travelers will not have to quarantine when they return to the UK, the Greek Tourism Ministry said on Wednesday. As of May 17 the UK […]
A number of lockdown restrictions in Greece, imposed by the government to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), will be lifted on Friday, May 14, it was announced on Wednesday. Speaking during the Covid-19 evening media briefing, Greek Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister Akis Skertsos announced that the government was further easing lockdown

















