Greece may have seen a rise in coronavirus (Covid-19) cases but, according to government officials, a second nationwide lockdown will not be imposed. Speaking on Greek state broadcaster ERT 1 on Saturday, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said that Greece has not lost control of the situation, unlike some of its competitor countries. “We are […]
Greek Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias. Greek authorities said they were examining the possible implementation of an alternative action plan should “imported” coronavirus cases continue to rise. The government’s Plan B may include stricter measures such a mandatory mask-wearing in all indoor spaces and possible local lockdowns, said Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias
Photo source: Gatwick Airport Greece on Wednesday, July 15, opened its skies to the United Kingdom and is now allowing direct flights from the country, following the lifting of a travel ban taken to limit the further spread of the Covid-19 virus. “We always enjoy the company of our friends from the UK and we’re very happy […]
Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis (archive photo) Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis on Monday referred to the next steps Greece intends to take in its effort to open to tourism this summer. Speaking during an event held in Patra, Minister Theoharis announced that the Greek government will most likely allow direct flights from Sweden to […]
Metaxa Hospitality Group CEO Andras Metaxas and Creta Maris General Manager Nikos Vlasiadis (center) with the flight crew of Condor. The Metaxa Hospitality Group recently welcomed over 150 German tour operators, travel agents and journalists to its Creta Maris Beach Resort in Hersonissos on the island of Crete. The fam trip was held on the […]
Targeted Covid-19 testing conducted at entry points across Greece has been effective and contributed to containing the spread of the virus, which is key to ensuring the safety of visitors and locals, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis during an online Association of Greek Regions event this week. Speaking during the “Health and Safety, Tourism […]
Specialist tour operators working out of the UK are calling on Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis to support their efforts to rekindle travel to Greece days ahead of the country’s reopening to the UK market. Participating in a teleconference on Monday, British specialist tour operators representing companies such as Sunvil, Mark Warner, and Neilson urged […]
Rhodes island, Greece Greece and Egypt announced this week that they will be working together to reignite tourism, strengthening ties between the two countries even further. Joint intentions were announced by Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and his Egyptian counterpart Khaled El-Enany. The two sides agreed among others to lift a ban on travel due […]
The Tourism Ministry and the Greek National Tourism Organization on Monday launched a new campaign that focuses on the restart of Greek tourism, following the COVID-19 crisis, and the country’s promotion as a safe destination. Titled “Destination Greece Health First”, the campaign will promote the country to markets abroad. It includes a video that […]
Photo Source: GTP The European Commission has given the green light for the establishment of a ferry link between Greece and Cyprus, paving the way for the launch of a tender in the coming months. The announcement was made by outgoing Cypriot Deputy Shipping Minister Natasa Pilides during a press conference on Monday. “This is […]


















