Lamia in Central Greece to Host 2021 Acropolis Rally

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Acropolis Rally Greece last appeared in the WRC in 2013. Photo source: WRC The city of Lamia in Central Greece has been selected as the host city of the 2021 Acropolis Rally that will take place in Greece – for the first time after eight years – during September 9-12. The announcement was made on […]

Delphi Economic Forum to Host 800 Speakers from 42 Countries in May

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The 6th Delphi Economic Forum will take place during May 10-15 in hybrid form with the participation of 800 speakers from 42 countries. The annual event is usually held in the town of Delphi in Central Greece, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year, it will take place both as a digital and physical […]

Minister: Fresh EU Funding for Greek Businesses on its Way

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Photo source: Athens Traders Association (ESA) Greek Development & Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis announced this week that fresh EU funding for a wide range of businesses including tourism enterprises would be announced in the coming days. Known as ESPA funds, the support comes from the National Strategic Reference Framework and a large part will be […]

Athens Supports Tourism Industry Through Partnerships

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Athens, Greece. Photo source: Travel Trade Athens The Municipality of Athens and its tourism partners are preparing for the reopening of Greek tourism in mid-May, with the aim to provide the city’s future visitors with safe and unique tourism experiences. Speaking to reporters during a press conference earlier this week, Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis referred […]

US Urges Citizens to Reconsider Travel Abroad Due to Covid-19

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In view of different Covid-19 developments worldwide, the US State Department urged Americans to reconsider all travel abroad this week, after updating its travel advisories on Tuesday, including its notice for Greece. More specifically, Greece has been placed on the highest alert: “Do not travel” level 4, together with dozens of other countries, including Germany, […]

Elitour: George Patoulis Re-elected President of Greek Health Tourism Council

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George Patoulis Attica Governor George Patoulis has been re-elected president of the Greek Health Tourism Council – Elitour for a second term. Elitour is an Athens-based non-governmental organization that promotes health tourism in Greece, through cooperations with respective bodies abroad. The election process took place during Elitour’s online general assembly on April

Cruise, Yachting, Diving Top Greece Regional Tourism Meeting

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Cruise travel, yachting, and diving topped the agenda of the 1st Inter-Regional Forum held this week which focused on the development of marine tourism. Regional authorities from the Macedonia and Thrace region and mainland Greece, participated in the event organized by Greece’s Regional Tourism Council. “Our goal is to formulate a comprehensive action plan for […]

Greek PM Expects Return to Normalcy in May

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday expressed his confidence that the country will return to normalcy in the aftermath of Covid-19 with the restart of economic activity next month and added that announcements with regard to measures should be expected shortly. In the meantime, Government Spokesperson Aristotelia Peloni confirmed on Wednesday morning that

Greece’s Step-by-step Tourism Opening Plan Aims to Recover Lost Ground

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Balance, safety, and respect of travelers’ needs are the focus of the Greek Tourism Ministry’s progressive plan to open to tourists on May 14 in the aftermath of Covid-19, said Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis speaking in parliament this week. Theoharis called for a united stance and invited all political rivals […]

Sporades Isles to Get New Ferry Connection from Thessaloniki

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Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis announced on Tuesday a tender for a new ferry service that will connect Thessaloniki with the Sporades islands three times a week. Plakiotakis made the announcement after a meeting with Deputy Macedonia and Thrace Minister Stavros Kalafatis. The entity awarded the concession will receive state subsidy to run three weekly routes […]