Photo source: EC- Audiovisual Service As European Union authorities are working to establish a Digital Green Certificate to facilitate facilitate safe and free movement in the coronavirus era, the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) is expressing concern that the certificate may not be ready on time for the start of the summer tourism season. The […]
Greek hoteliers are calling on the tourism ministry and government officials to take measures that will facilitate road travel and ensure safe admission into the country through its borders in the Covid-19 era. More specifically in a letter to government and Macedonia and Thrace Region authorities, the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX) is proposing a border
Athens, Greece Leading executives of tourism enterprises from Greece and abroad are participating in the Travel Trade Athens (TTA) 2021, the annual event that kicked off online on Monday. Organized by the Athens Development & Destinations Management Agency (EATA) in collaboration with the European Tour Operators Association – ETOA, the event aims to promote the
Four destinations in Central Macedonia – Olympus, Litohoro, Thessaloniki and Nigrita – recently became the filming locations of popular adventure reality TV show Pekin Express. A French-Belgian production, the show, in autumn 2020 filmed the 6th episode of its 14th season in Central Macedonia with the support of the Region’s film office. The episode was […]
Photo source: @Delphi Economic Forum The future of Greek tourism will be analyzed during the sessions of the 6th Delphi Economic Forum that is scheduled to take place in hybrid form during May 10-15. The annual event will analyze the impact that the coronavirus crisis has had on the tourism industry and the opportunities that […]
Photo © GTP Two weeks before Orthodox Easter, Greek authorities are still not ready to lift Covid-19 lockdown measures, which would among others allow inter-regional travel, much to the dismay of citizens who have remained in containment for more than four months. At the same time, the government is moving ahead with its decision to […]
HOTREC Director-General Marie Audren The European hospitality industry is up against major challenges that go beyond the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and its impact on travel and tourism, and require immediate planning and investment, according to Marie Audren, Director-General of HOTREC, the European umbrella association of hotels, restaurants and cafés. Among these
Agias Irinis Square in Athens. Photo source: Visit Greece / H. Kakarouhas The Municipality of Athens is proceeding with an ambitious urban regeneration project that involves the upgrading of more squares and the pedestrianization of additional streets in the commercial center of the Greek capital. According to news coverage by Greece’s public broadcaster ERT, in […]
The Athens Epidaurus Festival, one of Greece’s most significant annual cultural events, has launched a new brand identity, with the aim to introduce its audience to a new era of cultural creation. The previous logo (right) had been an integral part of the festival since 1998. According to Athens Epidaurus Festival Artistic Director Katerina Evangelatos, […]
Photo source: posidoniaseatourism.com Registration has opened for the 6th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum (PSTF) that will take place virtually on May 25. This year’s forum will discuss on the challenges of the restart of the international cruise industry. According to the forum’s organizer Posidonia Exhibitions S.A., registration for the event is free of charge for […]


















