Skiathos Island Achieves 95% Vaccination Level

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Skiathos island. Photo source: ec.europa.eu Skiathos is setting the example with nearly 95 percent of its population vaccinated against Covid-19, said Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis during his visit to the island this week. The minister met with Skiathos Mayor Theodoros Tzoumas and was briefed on the island’s vaccination rollout, locals’ response to vaccination, and

Piraeus Hosts Official Naming Ceremony of Silversea Cruises Newest Ship

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The Silver Moon cruise ship at the port of Piraeus, Greece. Photo source: Silversea Cruises Silversea Cruises on Wednesday, in the port of Piraeus, christened Silver Moon as the newest ship in its ultra-luxury fleet, building momentum in the cruise line’s global return to service. Silversea Cruises is part of the Royal Caribbean Group. Becoming […]

Next 4 Weeks Crucial for Greek Tourism, Says Minister

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis sees the next four weeks as “crucial” for Greek tourism. Speaking on state radio ERT on Tuesday, Theoharis said the Tourism Ministry’s greatest concern at the moment is how the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic will evolve inside and outside borders. “Germany has already placed Spain in the red and quarantines those who […]

Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Katakolon as New Embarkation Port in Greece

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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the addition of Katakolon as its new embarkation port in Greece. This is the first time NCL has added a secondary homeport in Greece as part of its ongoing exploration of new itinerary options. Starting September 17, guests sailing onboard Norwegian Getaway’s immersive Mediterranean sailings in 2021 will have […]

Tourism Minister: Vaccination Against Covid-19 Key to Keeping Greece Open

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Vaccination is the key to keeping the country open for tourists, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis, during his two-day visit to the island of Crete, where he met with local authorities and tourism stakeholders. “Vaccination is the only passport to keep the country open and the tourist product thriving… to preserve jobs, to boost […]

Covid-19 Vaccination Tops Tourism Minister’s Crete Agenda

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Heraklion Mayor Vassilis Lambrinos and Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Accelerating and expanding the reach of vaccination topped the agenda of talks between Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and Heraklion Mayor Vassilis Lambrinos on Thursday, in view of rising Covid-19 cases on the island of Crete. Theoharis referred to the importance of boosting vaccinations in the

Greece Takes Action to Reopen Zakynthos’ Famed Shipwreck Beach

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Navagio beach, Zakynthos island. Photo Source: Municipality of Zakynthos (archive photo) Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis announced this week that a bill open for public consultation would pave the way for the reopening to the public of the popular Navagio Beach on the Ionian island of Zakynthos. Access to the world famous beach and one of the […]

Greece Sees Over 40% Rise in Tourist Arrivals in June

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis on Tuesday said that tourist arrivals to Greece in June were over 40 percent compared to last year. “There is optimism, which in fact is not based only on estimates. We are in mid-summer and arrivals are significantly higher compared to last year,” the minister said while speaking during an […]

Covid-19: Greece to Increase Quarantine Hotels, Ship Isolation Cabins

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Greek authorities have decided to increase the number of Covid-19 quarantine hotels as well as ship isolation cabins in order to address a rise in cases over the last week. There are now 47 Covid hotels operating countrywide up from 30 hosting people hit by the fast-spreading Delta variant. Greek authorities are also considering using […]

Greek Experts Warn of More Mykonos-style Measures for Other Islands

By admin 19 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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A spike in Covid-19 cases due to the fast spreading Delta variant has caused concern among Greek health experts who are warning that measures like those imposed on Mykonos over the weekend may be ordered for other Greek islands including Paros, Ios, Santorini and Crete, which would be a massive blow for tourism. Experts are […]