Easyjet on Tuesday announced that as of March 27 its customers and crew will no longer be required to wear masks on some of its flights. Following the removal of mandatory mask wearing in a number of countries, the carrier said it reviewed its mask policy onboard and took the decision to not mandate customers […]
Panos Almyrantis The European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA) has elected Panos Almyrantis as its president for a three-year term. Almyrantis, who is the general manager at the Grand Hyatt Athens hotel, has previously served as the association’s vice president and national delegate in Greece & Cyprus. He takes over as EHMA’s president from Ezio A. […]
“Tiganites t’ Agiou”, Corfu. Photo source: culture ministry Greece has added seven traditional practices on its National Intangible Cultural Heritage list. All traditions originate from popular island and mainland destinations. Announced recently by the Culture Ministry, the news follows the inscription on the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list of 15 traditions,
The Athens Photo Festival 2022 has extended the deadline for the submission of works by artists and photographers until March 25. Exploring a variety of cultural, artistic, social, and political perspectives, Athens Photo Festival is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive platform for the exchange of ideas, artistic expression and engagement through photography and
New archaeological museum of Chania. Photo source: Ministry of Culture Two new archaeological museums will open their doors in the cities of Chania and Rethymno on the Greek island of Crete, the Greek Culture Ministry recently announced. With regard to the museum in Chania, preparations for its opening are almost complete. Located in the area […]
Greece is among Europe’s most friendly countries to live and work, according to a report by InterNations. InterNations has created a community of 4.4 million expatriates in 420 cities worldwide. Its mission is to provide expatriates with tips and information about destinations as well as opportunities to connect with other people. InterNations has also created […]
The Porto Carras Grand Resort, located on the west coast of Sithonia in Halkidiki, Northern Greece, will be offering its unique hospitality experiences to guests this season from April 21. Porto Carras will operate its five-star Meliton hotel which offers 324 spacious rooms and 155 luxury suites with a unique view to Toroneos gulf, the marina […]
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) is calling on governments in Europe, Canada, the US and Latin America to end Covid-19 testing requirements for vaccinated travelers. “It’s been almost two years since the global pandemic was declared and while entire segments of the global economy have successfully reopened, business travel is still lagging far behind […]
Photo source: @International Tour of Hellas Greece’s International Cycling Tour will revive in April after 10 years of absence, Deputy Culture and Sports Minister Lefteris Avgenakis announced earlier this week. The tour’s 19th edition will start from Crete on April 26 and wrap up after five stages in Ioannina, western Greece. Participants will pass through […]
Greece and the United States will hold joint initiatives in the field of culture in accordance to a memorandum of understanding signed in 2021. During a recent visit to Washington, Culture Minister Lina Mendoni announced a number of actions for the promotion of Greek culture after holding discussions with the Assistant Secretary of State for […]


















