A new travel trends research paper recently released by travel guidance platform Tripadvisor reveals that vaccine rollouts globally are driving increasing demand for summer vacations, with vaccinated travelers more likely to stay longer and spend more on their trips than unvaccinated travelers. The report, titled “A Shot in The Arm for Travel? Examining the Vaccine’s […]
A new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), focusing on the complex issue of single-use plastic products within the travel and tourism industry, is offering practical and strategic recommendations for businesses and policymakers. Titled, “Rethinking single-use plastic products in travel & tourism”,
The Hellenikon Project Hellinikon, a highly anticipated, controversial and delayed project set to breathe new life into the Athenian Riviera is ready to begin after the government announced that it would be proceeding in the coming days with the transfer of real estate shares to concessionaire Lamda Development. The announcement came after the Council of […]
ELaiolithos Luxury Retreat, Naxos ELaiolithos, a mountain luxury retreat that blends hospitality with sustainability, has opened its doors and is welcoming travelers back to the Greek island of Naxos in the Cyclades. Located at a privileged location in the center of the island and at an altitude of 500 meters, the newly built hotel is […]
Athens, Greece. Photo source: This is Athens-Convention & Visitors Bureau Athens is nominated for two titles in the European region categories of the 28th World Travel Awards (WTA) 2021. The Greek capital is competing for the title of Europe’s Leading City Break Destination and Europe’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination. WTA has also selected the […]
Photo: Shutterstock The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has updated its Covid-19 aviation directives (NOTAMS) and extended travel rules for passengers of international and domestic flights in Greece. Travel rules for international arrivals The HCAA’s update for its Covid-19 aviation directives extends travel rules for passengers and restrictions for all
Amber Light Villas, a luxurious suites complex with hotel facilities on the renowned Greek island of Santorini, has opened its doors with the promise to offer safe and unforgettable holidays for guests. Named after the amber light of the sun rising above the sea just in front of the premises, the Amber Light Villas complex […]
Four leading travel industry associations, – Airlines For Europe (A4E), the Airports Council International Europe (ACI Europe), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the European Travel Retail Confederation (ETRC) – have jointly launched “Destination Summer”, a new campaign urging European Union and nationalpolicy makers to coordinate and lift travel
Ypseli Anafi’s Hive The Ypseli Anafi’s Hive, a luxury hospitality property located on the Greek island of Anafi, is preparing to reopen its doors and welcome Greek and international travelers for the summer season. The hotel will reopen on June 17. Located in the village of Roukounas, Ypseli Anafi’s Hive overlooks the Aegean sea. Its […]
Tessera Villa on Andros island Do Disturb Hotels & Consulting Group, a Greek premium hospitality management and consulting company, has announced the addition of new luxury boutique properties and villas to its portfolio on the island of Andros. “Hospitality is defined as the relationship between the visitor and the hotelier. At Do Disturb Hotels, this […]


















