Greece May Open to UK Travelers Earlier, Says Tourism Minister

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Photo source: Heathrow Airport In an attempt to re-open the country to tourists and kickstart the economy, Greek authorities are examining the possibility of opening borders earlier for British and Israeli travelers, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis this week. In an interview to The Times, Theoharis explained that Greece, under a pilot program, may […]

National Gallery Prepares to Celebrate Greece 2021 Bicentennial

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Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni overseeing the works at the National Gallery. Photo source: Culture Ministry The National Gallery in Athens will be welcoming world leaders on March 24 to mark the bicentennial of the Greek War of Independence on March 25, according to an announcement by the Culture Ministry. Commemorating 200 years since the Greek […]

Central Macedonia will Aim to Attract More German Travelers

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Photo Source: Visit Greece / K. Grozoudis Central Macedonia will aim to attract more German travelers in 2021, the region’s deputy governor for tourism, Alexandros Thanos, said following the ITB Berlin NOW 2021 trade show that was held virtually earlier this month. The Region of Central Macedonia took part in the trade show with a […]

The Telegraph Places Elivi Skiathos Hotel Among Best for British Travelers

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Elivi Skiathos UK’s daily newspaper The Telegraph has included Greece among this year’s ideal destinations for British holidaymakers and has recommended the Elivi Skiathos resort as one of Europe’s best hotels to visit when Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. Having included Elivi Skiathos on a list of the six best hotels in Greece, The Telegraph says […]

Delphi Economic Forum 2021 to Take Place in Hybrid Form in May

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Over 350 speakers from 32 countries will participate in the Delphi Economic Forum 2021 that is scheduled to take place in hybrid form during May 10-15. As last year, the sixth edition of the forum will combine live sessions from the Zappeion Mansion in Athens, and online discussions in accordance with the safety measures and […]

British Press Promotes a Number of Greek Destinations for Travel this Year

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Mykonos island, Greece Features on Greece and a number of its destinations recently began to appear in some of the UK’s leading newspapers and travel magazines after it was announced that the country will re-open to tourists in mid-May. Already, the National Geographic UK, The Telegraph, The Times and The Independent have published multi-page articles […]

Greece Examines Softer Measures to Address Covid-19 Fatigue

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis In the latest effort to contain the spread of Covid-19 after a spike in cases on Thursday, and to address growing frustration, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said it was crucial citizens were “included” in the fight against the deadly virus. Speaking to CNN ahead of Friday’s coronavirus management meeting […]

Greek Tourism Minister Visits Romania Ahead of Summer Re-opening

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis is on an official two-day visit to Romania as part of an awareness-raising effort ahead of Greece’s re-opening to tourists on May 14. Theoharis is scheduled to meet Romanian government officials, including Economy Minister Claudiu Nasui, tourism stakeholders, and media to discuss Greece’s tourism

Greece Receives ‘Bright Exhibiting’ Award at Russia’s MITT 2021 Expo

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MITT Managing Director Artem Chernyshev and the head of the GNTO office in Russia and CIS Polykarpos Efstathiou. Greece received the “Bright Exhibiting” award at the Moscow International Travel and Tourism Exhibition – MITT 2021 that is taking place as a live event at the Crocus Expo City in Russia until March 18. The award […]

Peloponnese Region Upgrades Corinth Isthmus Tourist Info Center

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Photo source: @Isthmus Tourist Info Center (August 2019) In efforts to attract visitors and improve the experience of travelers, the Peloponnese Region has proceeded with the revamp of the area surrounding the Corinth Isthmus and its Tourist Info Center. Speaking to reporters during an online press event last week, Loutraki Tourism Organization Marketing Manager Vivi