Covid-19: Rules to Enter Banks and Public Services in Greece

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Greek authorities have imposed new stricter rules for entry into banks and public services, after a surge of coronavirus (Covid-19) cases across the country last week. Affecting mostly unvaccinated citizens, the new measures are in effect since Monday morning and until November 22. Citizens can access public services in physical presence preferably (but not exclusively)

ETIAS: Upcoming Visa Changes for Travellers to Greece

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Photo by Constantinos Kollias on Unsplash Are you intent on travelling to Greece in the foreseeable future? This world-famous destination boasts such treasures as the Acropolis and the Parthenon of Athens, the UNESCO-listed monastery complex of Meteora, plus beautiful islands including Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Naxos and Paros. As increasing numbers of people are getting

Athens Airport Passes 10 Million Passenger Mark in Jan-Oct

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Photo source: Shutterstock Athens International Airport (AIA) is seeing a gradual growth in passenger traffic although numbers are still lagging behind compared to 2019. According to data released on Thursday, passenger traffic numbers reached the 10 million mark at Athens Airport during the 10-month January-October 2021 period, exceeding the respective 2020 levels by 32.2

Greece’s 2021 Tourism Numbers at 60% of 2019 Levels, Says Hoteliers Chief

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This year is coming to an end with Greece’s tourism numbers having reached some 60 percent on average of 2019 levels, according to Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios. Speaking during the recent Virtual Greek Panorama online event, Tasios spoke about the Greek tourism industry’s recovery process and its successful opening for 2021. “Our bold

Greece’s Philoxenia Tourism Expo Returns After Covid-19 Hiatus

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The Philoxenia international tourism exhibition and the Hotelia hotel equipment expo are returning to Thessaloniki after a year of absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic crisis. The two exhibitions will take place between November 12-14 at the city’s International Exhibition Center in a safe environment and under strict health protocols for Covid-19. Apart from Greek […]

WTM: Half of Brits Plan Two or More Holidays in 2022, Beach Vacations Top Wish List

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Half of Brits plan two or more holidays in 2022, while 70 percent plan to take at least one holiday next year, according to a survey released earlier this week by WTM London, the leading global event for the travel industry. According to the WTM Industry Report, four in 10 consumers intend to spend more […]

Brexit Effect on Global Travel Still to Come, Says Report

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Photo source: WTM London The full impact of Brexit on the global travel industry has not yet been felt, according to research released during the ongoing WTM London 2021 travel trade show. Some 700 senior professionals from around globe contributed to the WTM Industry Report, and were asked whether their business had felt any specific […]

Explore and Stay in Athens the ‘Divani’ Way!

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Photo source: Divani Collection Hotels The Divani Collection Hotels, one of the top luxury hotel chains in Greece with a history of over 60 years, gives potential travelers some tips on what to see, where to eat and where to stay while in Athens. The center of Athens is a delightful paradox: A buzzing metropolis […]

Greeks and Covid-19 Vaccine: 11% are Hesitant to Get the Jab, 8% Say ‘No’

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Photo source: European Union / Photographer: Claudio Centonze Eighty one percent of Greeks have been vaccinated or have set an appointment and will definitely get the jab, a nationwide survey by Focus Bari | YouGov shows. The survey, which was conducted in October among 635 Greeks aged 18-74, also reveals that one in ten (11 […]

Greece a Leading Choice for European Travelers Seeking to Get Away by March

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Greece is among the Top 5 destinations of choice for Europeans hoping to take a holiday by March, according to the latest survey released this week by the European Travel Commission (ETC). The ETC’s latest survey conducted in September: “Monitoring Sentiment for Domestic and Intra-European Travel – Wave 9”, reveals that a total of 6.8 […]