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
The Municipality of Athens is looking for volunteers that will actively support its animal welfare program that is dedicated to protecting the city’s strays. Hundreds of stray cats and dogs of Athens are receiving treatment and are being sterilized on a daily basis with the help of volunteers. The municipality has also opened a new […]
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
Athens, Greece. Photo source: This is Athens / Copyright Thomas Gravanis The City of Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (EATA) is developing a new tourism strategy for 2021 aiming to effectively promote the Greek capital and drive recovery in the post-Covid-19 era. Focusing on the city’s infrastructure and sustainability features, “the new strategy will
The city of Trikala, central Greece. Photo source: Visit Greece The Municipality of Trikala in Thessaly, central Greece, is investing in sustainable practices aiming to both facilitate the life of its residents and achieve growth to attract travelers. Speaking during an online conference organized by IFITT Greece on Monday, Trikala Mayor Dimitris Papastergiou said the […]
Photo source: UNWTO The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on Wednesday announced the winners of its SDGs Global Startup Competition that were recognized for their unique contributions to sustainable and responsible tourism. The competition, which was supported by the United Nations Innovation Network, attracted some 10,000 initial proposals. From these, the jury chose 25


















