Chalki. Photo © leoks / Shutterstock Greece is committed to developing a sustainable tourism model that will effectively minimize the sector’s environmental footprint and will place biodiversity at the center of its planning, said Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias in a recent interview to cnn.gr. The Greek minister said the industry was set to play a […]
Photo source: UNWTO Greek authorities have extended the voucher period for cancelled trips due to Covid-19 to March 31, 2022, in view of ongoing restrictions. The decision, included in new tourism legislation published recently in the Government Gazette, concerns vouchers issued for cancelled trips in 2020 which were not used in 2021. The extension will […]
Photo: Shutterstock The Greek labor and finance ministries announced six new measures on Thursday aimed at supporting businesses and households affected by a new round of Covid-19 restrictions in view of soaring cases. Among others, the government will restore in January a 534-euro special purpose subsidy for employees in F&B and entertainment (musicians, singers,
Photo source: EODY Greece’s National Public Health Organization (EODY) updated Covid-19 isolation and quarantine guidelines following the announcement of new restrictions which took effect today after a surge in cases this week. The revised advice comes on the back of new Covid-19 isolation and quarantine rules issued by the US Centers for Disease Control and […]
Greek Health Minister Thanos Plevris. Greek authorities have pushed forward to 6am on Thursday, December 30, a set of measures initially planned to take effect on January 3, following a surge in Covid-19 cases in the last few days. Health Minister Thanos Plevris announced the news earlier on Wednesday after Greece reported 21,657 new Covid […]
Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios. Winter destinations in Greece, including popular places like Arachova, Pelion and Ioannina are seeing occupancy levels soar to 85-90 percent for the three-day New Year holiday, according to data released by the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX). POX President Grigoris Tasios said bookings concern domestic travelers
Photo source: European Commission The European Commission decided on Tuesday that the Covid-19 certificate used for travel in the EU would be valid for a period of nine months after the first vaccination cycle. EU member states will be required to implement the new rules as of February 1, the Commission said. The news was […]
The Greek Tourism Ministry is setting the groundwork for a new tourism model that will establish the country as a leading responsible destination. “The tourism ministry together with stakeholders is launching a strategy for a sustainable model in tourism. To achieve this it is necessary to invest in research by utilizing new financial tools and […]
Photo source: Region of Attica Greece managed to cover significant lost ground in 2021 with tourism revenues in the first 10 months of the year to October exceeding the 10-billion-euro mark, the Bank of Greece (BoG) said. More specifically, according to central bank data, tourism revenue over the 10-month period came to 10.195 billion euros […]
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Photo source: @PrimeMinisterGR Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis ruled against mandatory rapid testing for all saying it would be “unfair for the vaccinated”, but urged citizens in Greece to be responsible and take self-tests ahead of holiday gatherings and outings. Addressing a cabinet meeting, the PM reiterated that


















