Given the rate of spread, the anticipated penetration of the vaccine as well as the effectiveness of containment measures, Greek tourism sector professionals are expecting the season to open after May. At the same time, sector professionals are expecting stiff competition both between rival markets but also on a local level as the market is […]
Santorini island, Greece UK leisure travel group Jet2 has added three popular Greek destinations – Skiathos, Santorini and Preveza – to its flight schedule from Edinburgh Airport for the summer of 2022. Jet2 runs leisure flights through Jet2.com and package holidays through its tour operator Jet2holidays. In response to strong demand for holiday destinations, the […]
Athens-based travel agency Ancient Greek Experience (A.G.E. Group), has appointed Angelos Samolis as its new sales manager. Ancient Greece Experience started its operation two years ago with the aim to introduce international travelers to Greece’s ancient history and modern side. Angelos Samolis Angelos has more than two decades of experience in the travel industry, having
Τhe recovery in passenger demand, which had been slowing since the northern hemisphere’s summer travel season, came to a halt in November 2020 due to severe Covid-19 travel restrictions, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced on Thursday. “The already tepid recovery in air travel demand came to a full stop in November. That’s because […]
Photo source: Greek Culture Ministry A Museum of Modern Greek Culture in the heart of Athens is set to open in May 2021 featuring exhibits that showcase the country’s culture through time, Culture Minister Lina Mendoni announced in late December. Consisting of 18 preserved buildings including the 1759 Tzisdarakis Mosque and the Bath House of […]
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Thursday issued a new aviation directive (NOTAM) that extends travel restrictions for domestic flights (travel between prefectures) until 6am, on Monday, January 11. The NOTAM concerns domestic scheduled, commercial and general/business flights and foresees that only essential travel is allowed for health reasons, business
Athens, Greece. Photo Source: Visit Greece/ Y. Skoulas Greek authorities are constantly revising measures based on the epidemiological burden of each area with particular concerns focused on several western Attica suburbs where the number of Covid-19 cases is on the rise. According to the National Public Health Organization (EODY), there are currently 393 positive cases
Meterora, central Greece. Photo source: @Visit Greece The UNESCO World Heritage site of Meteora in central Greece, is included on CNN Travel’s list of the Top 21 tourism destinations travelers should visit in 2021. More specifically, the online edition of CNN Travel presents 21 destinations for travelers to visit when the coronavirus pandemic subsides and tourism […]
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Sommet Education are organizing the Hospitality Challenge Pitch, a series of online discussions focusing on the future of the tourism industry. The events will also feature the finalists of the Hospitality Challenge, the solidarity initiative created by the two partners. Over four weekly sessions, UNWTO experts and tourism leaders
The Greek passport is among the strongest in the world ranking eighth on the 2021 Henley Passport Index, with its holders enjoying visa-free access to 184 countries. Without taking temporary restrictions into account, Japan continues to hold the number one position on the index, with passport holders able to access 191 destinations around the world […]


















