GNTO France: EU’s Green Certificate Brings Optimism for Greek Tourism’s Restart

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The Director of the Greek National Tourism Organization’s (GNTO) office in France Dimitra Voziki on Thursday expressed optimism about the reopening of tourism in Greece, especially after the European Commission’s made its proposal on the establishment of an EU-wide digital green certificate. “After the Commission’s announcement, we can all be moderately optimistic about

Central Macedonia will Aim to Attract More German Travelers

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Photo Source: Visit Greece / K. Grozoudis Central Macedonia will aim to attract more German travelers in 2021, the region’s deputy governor for tourism, Alexandros Thanos, said following the ITB Berlin NOW 2021 trade show that was held virtually earlier this month. The Region of Central Macedonia took part in the trade show with a […]

The Telegraph Places Elivi Skiathos Hotel Among Best for British Travelers

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Elivi Skiathos UK’s daily newspaper The Telegraph has included Greece among this year’s ideal destinations for British holidaymakers and has recommended the Elivi Skiathos resort as one of Europe’s best hotels to visit when Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. Having included Elivi Skiathos on a list of the six best hotels in Greece, The Telegraph says […]

Delphi Economic Forum 2021 to Take Place in Hybrid Form in May

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Over 350 speakers from 32 countries will participate in the Delphi Economic Forum 2021 that is scheduled to take place in hybrid form during May 10-15. As last year, the sixth edition of the forum will combine live sessions from the Zappeion Mansion in Athens, and online discussions in accordance with the safety measures and […]

British Press Promotes a Number of Greek Destinations for Travel this Year

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Mykonos island, Greece Features on Greece and a number of its destinations recently began to appear in some of the UK’s leading newspapers and travel magazines after it was announced that the country will re-open to tourists in mid-May. Already, the National Geographic UK, The Telegraph, The Times and The Independent have published multi-page articles […]

Greece Receives ‘Bright Exhibiting’ Award at Russia’s MITT 2021 Expo

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MITT Managing Director Artem Chernyshev and the head of the GNTO office in Russia and CIS Polykarpos Efstathiou. Greece received the “Bright Exhibiting” award at the Moscow International Travel and Tourism Exhibition – MITT 2021 that is taking place as a live event at the Crocus Expo City in Russia until March 18. The award […]

Peloponnese Region Upgrades Corinth Isthmus Tourist Info Center

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Photo source: @Isthmus Tourist Info Center (August 2019) In efforts to attract visitors and improve the experience of travelers, the Peloponnese Region has proceeded with the revamp of the area surrounding the Corinth Isthmus and its Tourist Info Center. Speaking to reporters during an online press event last week, Loutraki Tourism Organization Marketing Manager Vivi

Volos to Welcome Charter Flights from Israel this Summer

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View of Volos Port The city of Volos and Mount Pelion in central Greece, this summer will welcome travelers from Israel through a new weekly charter flight launched by Tel Aviv-based Arkia Airlines. Starting on June 29 and until September 2021, charter flights will be conducted between Tel Aviv and the airport of Nea Agchialos. […]

Greece’s Cruise Ship Owners Union Prepares for Restart

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The Union of Cruise Ship Owners and Maritime Agencies (EEKFN) is preparing for the restart of the cruise season in Greece in collaboration with Greek tourism bodies and destinations. “Ahead of the 2021 cruise season, EEKFN is in talks with all the relevant bodies authorized to welcome ships at Greek destinations, in efforts to ensure […]

Athens’ Pocket Parks Attract International Attention

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Kolonos pocket park Athens’ pocket parks – the small parks recently created by the municipality in the city’s neighborhoods – have attracted the attention of international media. A corespondent of Reuters international news organisation recently located the pocket parks in Athens and presented the municipality’s efforts to “transform small plots once ridden with