Greek PM Urges Persistent Vigilance Against Covid-19

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis In an attempt to heighten awareness and encourage more vigilance in view of surging coronavirus cases in Greece, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held an inter-ministerial tele-conference on Wednesday, after which he urged Greeks to demonstrate caution and keep to hygiene measures. “We must reactivate our ‘national vaccine’, which

Greek Health Expert Explains Rise in Covid-19 Cases

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Photo Source: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas Greece may have effectively contained the spread of Covid-19 in the previous months due to lockdown measures but the situation may easily “get out of hand” if vigilance isn’t continued, said infectious diseases professor and health ministry spokesperson Sotiris Tsiodras on Tuesday. Speaking during the weekly Covid-19

Greek Hoteliers See Dismal Year Ahead Due to Covid-19

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Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX) President Grigoris Tasios. “The summer is over for the Greek hotel industry, we are now entering survival mode”, said Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX) President Grigoris Tasios speaking to the Greek media this week. “Covid-19 has put a brake on travel and revenue… every hotel that opened is already planning to shut down

Elafonisos Expects 100% Occupancy in August

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Photo Source: @Municipality of Elafonisos Elafonisos, a tiny island between the Peloponnese and Kythira, is attracting many Greek and foreign tourists this summer season and seeing high occupancy despite the COVID-19 pandemic. An announcement by the Elafonisos Municipality said that occupancy rates reached 80 percent during the last week of July, with the island

Nantin Hotel Promises Safe Stays in Ioannina

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The Nantin Hotel has reopened its doors to provide its guests with safe accommodation in the city of Ioannina in western Greece. Putting the safety of its visitors and staff as top priority, the hotel has adopted the COVID-19 health protocols announced by the Greek government and received the Health First certification by the Hellenic […]

Outdoor Campaign Showing the ‘Endless Greek Summer’ Continues

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The “Endless Greek Summer” outdoor campaign continues to “spread Greece” around the country’s international airports and via public transport in Athens. Launched by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), the campaign presents the unique features of Greek summer at target points to attract both the attention of Greeks and foreigners. Running for two months, the

Selina Expands in Greece, Opens Hotel in Athens

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Selina Theatrou Athens Selina, a global hospitality brand offering alternative accommodation experiences, recently introduced the Selina Theatrou, its second hotel in Greece located near the center of Athens. “Based on the global concept of Selina, the Selina Theatrou Athens aims to offer much more than accommodation services,” the company said. According to Selina, the

Covid-19: WHO Advises on Travel but Warns ‘Way Out is Long’

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging governments to be vigilant and carefully assess their strategies in the fight against Covid-19, warning that the road ahead will be challenging. Issuing advice to governments and health authorities, WHO recommends that essential travel be prioritized and that all countries enforce health measures including mask-wearing, social

Vicky Loizou Appointed New Tourism Secretary General

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Vicky Loizou Vicky Loizou has been appointed as the new Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development of the Tourism Ministry, following a decision by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to proceed with changes in his cabinet on Tuesday. Loizou is a graduate of Political Sciences and International Studies, and holds a master’s degree on […]

Syros Looking to Promote its Accessible Tourism Side

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The Municipality of Syros – Ermoupolis is looking into ways to promote the island as an accessible destination for people with disabilities through new initiatives and innovative infrastructure. The municipality recently announced that special SEATRAC mobility ramps have been installed on the beaches of Galissas and Agathopes to help people with physical disabilities move