Greece Manages to Extend Tourist Season into November

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Greece managed to extend its tourist season by several months this year achieving a 344.2 percent increase in traveler flows in November over the same month in 2020, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) said. The number of international arrivals for the same month also rose by 524.7 percent to 426,284, the HCAA said, against November 2020 […]

Grecotel Kos Imperial Shows Commitment to Society with Series of Actions

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Grecotel Kos Imperial hotel The Grecotel Kos Imperial hotel, located on the Greek island of Kos, is supporting local communities through a number of actions and initiatives always in line with the international principles of sustainable development. This year the hotel has carried out a series of targeted actions covering a wide range of activities […]

Greece’s New Ellinikon Experience Park Opens for Christmas

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The Ellinikon Experience Park at the former Athens airport near Glyfada will be offering Athenians and travelers a chance to get away from the urban mayhem starting on December 20 when it opens its doors to all free of charge. The new green retreat outside Athens covers 70 acres of land and includes activities for […]

Covid-19: Greece Updates Rule for Travelers Flying Domestic with a Recovery Certificate

By admin 14 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: Shutterstock The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Monday issued an update to the Covid-19 aviation directive (NOTAM) that includes the rules that passengers must follow when traveling on domestic flights to all destinations in Greece. The update to the NOTAM concerns the requirement for unvaccinated travelers who have recovered from Covid-19

IATA Calls on Governments to Follow WHO Advice, Revoke Travel Bans

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling on governments to follow World Health Organization (WHO) advice and immediately rescind travel bans that have been introduced in response to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. The WHO advice for international traffic in relation to the Omicron variant states that “blanket travel bans will not prevent […]

Sweden’s ‘First Class Magazine’ Highlights Greece as Ski Destination

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Sweden’s “First Class Magazine” has highlighted Greece as a winter destination in an article published recently on its online edition. Titled “Skiing in Greece”, the article was published following a press trip organized last year – prior to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic – by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) service in Scandinavia […]

UNWTO Calls Against Blanket Travel Restrictions

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Photo source: European Union / Photographer: Xavier Lejeune The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is calling out against the introduction of blanket restrictions on travel, as witnessed in recent days. This call echoes the concerns raised by UNWTO members during the 24th UNWTO General Assembly that took place in Madrid, Spain, between 30 November–3 December. Countries

Lamda Presents Destination of the Future: Ellinikon Commercial Hub

By admin 8 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Lamda Development, the company behind the mega-Ellinikon project to go up at the former Athens airport on the city’s southern coast, will invest more than 600 million euros in the creation of a new state-of-the-art commercial and business center. Plans for the Ellinikon Commercial Hub presented this week include establishing it into a new retail […]

Report: Culture Sector Can Become Competitive Advantage for Greece in post-Covid Era

By admin 7 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: Delphi Economic Forum The Culture and Creative Industries (CCIs) have the potential to become Greece’s competitive advantages and support economic recovery in the post-Covid-19 era, a recent report by the Delphi Economic Forum indicates. Titled “2021 The International Year of Creative Economy”, the report is a summary of the discussions on creative

UK Tightens Covid-19 Testing Rules for Inbound Travelers

By admin 6 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: @Heathrow Airport All travelers aged 12 and over that wish to travel to the UK as of December 7 will be required to show a negative pre-departure LFD (Lateral Flow Device] or PCR test, conducted as close as possible to the departure date and no earlier than 48 hours before traveling. According to […]