Selina Theatrou Athens Hotel Ready to Offer Authentic Experiences

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Lounge – Reception Photo © Selina Theatrou Athens The Selina Theatrou Athens hotel, a member of Selina Hotels, is getting ready to reopen its doors and welcome travelers to the Greek capital as of May 28. Based on the global Selina concept, the hotel offers much more than urban accommodation. Responding to the need of […]

EU to Enter New Round of Negotiations Over ‘Covid-19 Certificate’

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Brussels – National Airport. Photo source: EC – Audiovisual Service / Photographer: Claudio Centonze EU member states failed on Tuesday to reach an agreement on regulations to govern the EU Covid-19 Certificate, which is expected to help facilitate travel and reignite economies. Sticking points include tapping into the Union’s Emergency Support Instrument in order to […]

Modus & Amplio’s Partner Hotels Reopen in Greece

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Poseidonion Grand Hotel, Spetses Greek hospitality management and consulting company Modus & Amplio has announced the reopening of its partner hotels in Greece, which had remained closed during the previous months due to Covid-19 lockdown measures and global travel restrictions. Some of the company’s partner hotels are already operating, while others will open in

UK Sends Out Mixed Messages for Travel with its ‘List’

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Photo source: gov.uk The UK government appears to be confusing prospective travelers with its guidance for travel abroad this week based on an unclear traffic-light list system. Despite allowing international travel to 12 “green listed”, quarantine-free destinations on Monday, rules concerning “amber list” territories, which includes Greece

Corfu’s Casa Lucia is Ready for a Vibrant Summer Season

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Casa Lucia, Corfu The Casa Lucia, a hospitality complex consisting of eight restored traditional cottages, is open and welcoming its guests to the renowned Greek island of Corfu. “We are open and ready for a vibrant summer season,” the company’s management said in an announcement. An old Venetian olive press, Casa Lucia has been restored and […]

New Support Measures for Greece’s Seasonal Tourism Workers

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Photo: Shutterstock 1797921322 Five measures to support seasonal employees in tourism, licensed tourist guides, tour leaders, and tour bus staff were announced on Tuesday after being finalized by Greece’s finance, labor and tourism ministries in collaboration with the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE). The news comes after Finance Minister Christos Staikouras pledged on

Airlines Urge UK to Make Greece ‘Green’ for Restriction-free Travel

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Pressure by British travel and aviation stakeholders is mounting on UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to reverse Greece’s exclusion from the country’s ‘green’ travel list. The heads of the country’s national carrier British Airways, budget airline easyJet, and of Heathrow Airport are calling for Greece to be included on the UK’s green list, for more […]

Covid-19: Greece Not Ruling Out Local Lockdowns in Case of Virus Load

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Athens. Photo Source: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas Greek authorities are leaving open the possibility of ordering local lockdowns should Covid-19 incidents rise anywhere across the country. Government Spokesperson Aristotelia Peloni confirmed the news on Monday during a weekly briefing on coronavirus developments underlining that inspections in establishments that have

Greece Sees Air Arrivals Rise Slightly in April

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Makedonia Airport, Thessaloniki. Photo source: Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority After nearly 14 months of restrictions and lockdown measures, Greek airports recorded a slight increase in the number of international arrivals in April this year up by 1.75 percent, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA). “April 2021 is the month when the upward trend

Greek FinMin Pledges €400m to Support Tourism

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Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras. Photo source: cstaikouras.gr Greece’s Finance Minister Christos Staikouras pledged to channel more than 400 million euros into the tourism industry to help it recover after being among the hardest-hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. Staikouras announced the news during an interview on the Parapolitika radio station, adding that it will