As part of its newly launched Global Hub initiative, WTM on Thursday, May 7, will host an online session with leading travel experts to determine what consumers around the globe are really thinking. During the session, destination marketing expert and founder of Digital Tourism Think Tank (#DTTT) Nick Hall will interview Jeremy Jauncey, founder and […]
Athens, Greece. Photo: GTP Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and his counterparts from Cyprus and Israel are examining the creation of a “safe tourism zone” in view of the fact that the three countries have managed to successfully contain the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). According to the Jerusalem Post, Israel’s tourism ministry confirmed on […]
Photo Source: Air France Air France will be asking its customers to wear a mask throughout their journey as of May 11, in efforts to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus. This is in line with French instructions making the wearing of a mask compulsory on public transport. Customers will be notified via all […]
Aiming to get the market going as the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic subsides, the Greek government is focusing on ways that will allow businesses active in the food and beverages industry to operate outdoors. Greece entered the first of seven stages allowing free movement and the operation of retail businesses on May 4. According to the […]
Photo Source: @Municipality of Amorgos The Greek island of Amorgos, located in the Cyclades, is sending a message of optimism, through gastronomy, to potential travelers from around the world. At the same time, the island is preparing for the upcoming summer season by constantly adjusting its tourism policy to the post-Covid-19 protocols. The Municipality of […]
Syntagma Square, Athens. Photo © GNTO/Y Skoulas Despite the coronavirus crisis and its impact on the Greek economy, nine in 10 businesses, members of the German-Hellenic Chamber of Industry and Commerce, have said that they will implement their investments in Greece as scheduled, according to a chamber study released this week. More specifically, 89.87 percent […]
Photo Source: Egnatia Odos SA Tourism professionals in Northern Greece are recommending that health safety documentation be required for incoming visitors by road ensuring safe travel in the aftermath of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Incoming tourism from countries bordering with Northern Greece can save the day, tourism stakeholders claim as there is no need to
Athens, Greece. Photo: GTP Parks and outdoor sports venues in Athens and the wider Attica region have reopened to the public, following the Greek government’s decision to ease the nationwide lockdown that was imposed six weeks ago due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Municipality of Athens on Monday reopened all parks and green spaces under […]
Ahead of the summer season, the Costa Nostrum organization has announced proposals for Greece to establish a post-Covid-19 Operation Protocol for the safe operation of public swimming areas, as well as beaches operated by hotels across the country. Costa Nostrum is a certification standard for the sustainable management and development of beaches in the Mediterranean. […]
The Acropolis in Athens. Photo: GTP Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni recently inspected the archaeological site of the Acropolis in Athens to determine the measures that should be implemented for its safe reopening and operation on May 18. During her visit to the site, Mendoni gave instructions for the strict implementation of the health protocols […]


















