Photo source: @Crystal Cruises Crystal Cruises has updated its health and safety protocols that require all guests to be fully inoculated with a Covid-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to their Crystal cruise. Guests will need to provide proof of vaccination before embarkation and must have received both doses of the vaccine if recommended […]
After carefully assessing the latest developments related to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and the international travel restrictions, the Greek Yachting Association (GYA) has decided to cancel the Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS) 2021 event. After cancelling the 2020 event, MEDYS 2021 was scheduled to take place during April 22-25 at the port of of Nafplion in
Photo source: Alltours Allsun, a hotel chain belonging to German tour operator alltours, has announced that in the future, its guests will be required to present a Covid-19 vaccination certificate before check in. Depending on the course of vaccinations, the new policy is expected to be implemented as of October 31. “We want to offer […]
The five-star Katikies Santorini hotel has achieved the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR accreditation, a gold standard for hospitality facilities. Under the guidance of GBAC, a Division of ISSA – the worldwide cleaning industry association, Katikies Santorini has implemented the most strict protocols for cleaning, disinfection and infectious disease prevention
The theater in the Elefsina old Oil Mill, Photo source: Municipality of Elefsina Elefsina, located in Attica near Athens, will get a new archaeological museum, to be created on the premises of the city’s old Oil Mill. A landmark site of the area, the old oil mill every summer turns into a cultural venue, hosting […]
Vaccination against the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic could be a game-changer in the recovery of business travel, a recent Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) poll found. The business travel association said that most of its members and stakeholders would be “very comfortable” or “comfortable” traveling for business after receiving the Covid-19 vaccination, and
The island of Amorgos has welcomed Dream Blue, a new travel agency offering activities, thematic tours and adventures on Amorgos and other islands of the Cyclades. Dream Blue was established in January 2021 by Despina Giannakopoulou, a tourism executive with a long experience in hospitality and also the managing director of the Vigla Hotel on Amorgos. […]
Aiming to provide international travelers with all the information they need on the health protocols implemented in Greece against the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has upgraded its “Destination Greece. Health First” website . Launched in July 2020 to facilitate travelers, the website initially offered information in Greek
Brian Pearce. Photo source: airlines.iata.org The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that its chief economist, Brian Pearce, will retire from the organization in July. A recruitment process has been launched to find a successor in time for a smooth transition. Pearce joined IATA in 2004. Since then he has built IATA’s evidence-based economic […]
Photo source: @Thessaloniki Travel The recovery of Greek tourism depends on the course of vaccinations on a European level and the bilateral agreements that Greece is expected to sign with other countries, Thessaloniki Tourism Organization (TTO) President Voula Patoulidou said on Thursday. Speaking to reporters during an online press conference, Patoulidou referred to the


















