Economic activity in July and August recorded an upturn with a positive impact of tourism, according to tentative data released by the National Bank of Greece (NBG). More specifically, the number of international arrivals at Athens International Airport in the aftermath of the Covid-19 restrictions slowed down the contraction to -66.2 percent in August from […]
Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas Tax breaks and job support are among the measures taken by the Greek government to help tourism professionals impacted by the Covid-19 health crisis to make it through the “hard winter ahead”, said Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas. Speaking at the Kos Hoteliers Association general assembly this week, Konsolas referred to
Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and TUI executive board member Sebastian Ebel. Increased demand for Greece will contribute to the extension of the main tourism season into autumn, according to TUI executive board member Sebastian Ebel who met with Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis this week. Theoharis and Ebel discussed the results of the summer […]
Angelos Samolis Giovanti Travel, a Piraeus-based travel agency, has appointed Angelos Samolis as its new sales manager. Established 36 years ago at the Piraeus port, Giovanti Travel offers air and ferry tickets as well as cargo services. “Angelos is an innovative mind, granted with two international patents, an executive with 25 years of experience in […]
The Lynx Mountain Resort, Florina The city of Florina in northern Greece has welcomed The Lynx Mountain Resort, a brand new luxury property aiming to offer unique hospitality experiences. Once part of Greece’s renowned Xenia hotel chain, the property has undergone a complete overhaul and reopened as The Lynx Mountain Resort, looking to attract discerning […]
Photo Source: @Singapore Airlines “Singapore Airlines (SIA) is continuously looking for opportunities to restart operations across its network of destinations,” SIA Regional Offline Manager Europe Kardien de Werker said during an online press event on Friday. Consisting of Singapore Airlines-Silk Air and low-cost carrier Scoot, SIA, during the last six months, has resumed
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that its 76th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on November 24, as a virtual event, hosted by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines from Amsterdam. All member airlines, invited industry partners/stakeholders and media will be able to participate virtually in the 2020 AGM. IATA also announced that […]
The Municipality of Athens on Saturday, September 26, will join the celebrations for the European Day of Languages 2020 with an online treasure hunt. Organized in collaboration with the EU National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) and the European Commission, the treasure hunt will “take place” through an interactive map that will allow participants to “travel” […]
Τicketseller, a Greek online travel research and booking site, has joined forces with medical care provider CrossBorderMedCare to offer its customers special services for travel during coronavirus (Covid-19) times. Under the agreement, Ticketseller’s customers can apply for molecular testing (PCR Test) and antibody testing before travel. If their results are negative,
Photo source: Thessaloniki Port Authority Thessaloniki Helexpo Forum reveals developments for major infrastructure projects in Thessaloniki Major infrastructure works are underway in Thessaloniki, which are expected to contribute to the development of the northern port city as a trade and logistics hub, as well as a significant tourism destination in Southeastern Europe.


















