Photo Source: @Syros Film Festival The Greek island of Syros, during September 3-6, will host the Syros International Film Festival (SIFF), that this year will focus on the effect of social trends and dynamics on tourism. Organized for the eighth year, SIFF will be held in various outdoor areas in Ermoupolis, Syros’ main town, under […]
The Authentic Marathon Swim (photo by Elias Lefas). The Greek island of Evia is getting ready to host The Authentic Marathon Swim, a sports tourism event that will revive the original swimming route that the ancient athletes Skyllias and Hydna followed during the historic naval battle of Artemision in 480 B.C. Mayor of Istiaia-Edipsos, Ioannis […]
Heraklion, Crete Greek authorities, on Monday announced emergency restrictions for the region of Heraklion on the island of Crete, in efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus. As a result, the General Secretariat for Civil Protection has imposed a ban on all public events including parties, outdoor festivals, religious/church gatherings and open-air “laiki” markets.
Athens, Greece Despite the slowdown in tourism and the far-reaching repercussions of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, Greece’s debt remains durable, Moody’s Investors Service said in a report this month. According to the ratings firm, Southern European countries, which rely greatly on tourism, are most exposed to the credit impact. However, Moody’s retained its “B1”
Photo Source: WTTC The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) have published a set of recommendations for safely re-opening customer facing businesses in the age of Covid-19. As the coronavirus pandemic has caused widespread disruptions to global supply chains and businesses of all sizes, the tourism sector is […]
© European Commission 2020 The European Commission said on Monday, that it would be participating in the COVAX (COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access Facility) initiative with a contribution of 400 million euros in efforts to ensure equal access to affordable Covid-19 vaccines. Led by the World Health Organization (WHO), the COVAX initiative foresees the purchase from […]
Passengers on board a TUI flight from the Greek island of Zakynthos to Cardiff in Wales, were advised to self-isolate after seven people tested positive for Covid-19. The new coronavirus incidents come after at least 11 out of 30 teenagers from the UK who vacationed on the same island contracted coronavirus last week. The current […]
The northern Athens suburb of Kifissia, this autumn will welcome the Say Hotel, a new four-star boutique property due to open its doors at Kefalari square. Currently under construction, the new luxury hotel will feature 28 rooms including three suites; a restaurant and a brasserie on the gound floor; a rooftop bar offering panoramic views […]
The East Med Yacht Show 2020, a prime yachting event taking place annually in Greece, has been canceled due a surge in coronavirus cases this month. The event was originally scheduled to take place on the Greek island of Poros during September 18-20. However on Monday, the Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association, the Municipality of Poros and […]
Greece is temporarily banning all passenger flights arriving from Barcelona and the wider region of Catalonia, Greek Deputy Minister of Civil Protection and Crisis Management Nikos Hardalias said on Friday. The measure will be put into effect as of Monday, August 31 at midnight. It and been taken to protect public health from the further […]


















