Photo source: AIA Athens this year will welcome direct flights from New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Newark and Washington DC, the Greek Tourism Ministry confirmed on Friday. The new flight from Washington to Athens was recently announced by United Airlines. Following discussions with representatives of US-based carriers American Airlines and United Airlines, Greek Tourism
The five-star Summer Senses Luxury Resort will open its doors on May 20 and safely welcome guests to the Greek island of Paros. Lying in perfect harmony with the Cycladic landscape, the resort is stretched out on a hillside next to Piso Livadi and Marpissa, offering panoramic views of the Aegean Sea with glimpses of […]
The Pillow urban stay hotel, located in the heart of Thessaloniki, just 200 metres from the White Tower, is preparing to open its doors in May. “After a long time, we are looking forward to welcoming travelers from all over the world while following the highest standards of hygiene and safety,” the hotel’s management said […]
Photo source: europarl.europa.eu The European Commission on Tuesday said there is a “glimmer of hope” for EU tourism this summer, considering that the Covid-19 vaccination process in member states moves faster to allow for holiday trips to become a reality. Speaking in a debate on “Saving the summer tourist season – EU support for the […]
Alitalia this summer will connect Rome Fiumicino airport with nine Greek islands and Milan Linate airport with Rhodes. According to a company announcement, the airline will offer seasonal flights to Greece, connecting Rome Fiumicino airport with the airports of Rhodes, Heraklion (Crete), Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos, Mykonos, Santorini, Skiathos, Preveza (Lefkada), as well
The Greek Tourism Ministry recently opened a call for expressions of interest for tourist accommodation enterprises on six islands to offer their facilities for Covid-19 isolation purposes this season. The call for expressions of interest is part of the Greek government’s efforts to deal with coronavirus-related public health emergencies in view of the upcoming
Photo: GTP The updated health protocols that are to be applied in accommodation businesses of Greece’s tourism sector to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) are expected to be officially released in the coming days, according to Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki. Speaking to Thema 104,6 radio on Monday, the deputy minister underlined […]
The US is among the third-country markets which Greece is looking to launch travel agreements with The United States is one of the markets that Greece is eyeing to form a travel arrangement that will open up tourism between the two countries this year. The US is considered a key third-country market for Greek tourism. […]
The European Travel Commission (ETC) is seeking partners to co-invest into a pan-European consumer awareness-raising campaign to reinforce consumer confidence in travel and tourism and stimulate pent-up demand for travel in Europe during the summer of 2021. ETC also aims to demonstrate the travel industry’s proactive collaboration to provide safe and seamless travel
Ryanair has announced that it will open three new bases on the Greek islands of Corfu, Rhodes and Crete – Chania, for the summer of 2021. During an online press conference on Wednesday, Ryanair Commercial Director Jason McGuinness said that the new bases would operate from July to October. “Following the announcement of Greece’s first […]


















