Greece Tables Tourism Recovery Recommendations to Commission

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis made a series of recommendations for the post-Covid-19 recovery of tourism in a letter to European Commissioner Thierry Breton, including the introduction of shared rules so as to restore confidence among the traveling public. Theoharis sent a letter to Breton, who oversees upcoming EU legislation, ahead of an EU tourism […]

EU Closer to Agreeing on Digital Vaccination Passport

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Photo source: EC – Audiovisual Service / Photographer: Claudio Centonze After weeks of wrangling, the EU member states appear ready to agree on the introduction of a digital Covid-19 vaccination passport which may be in place across the Union as early as March, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday. “As for the […]

Greece’s Untapped Tourism Products Analyzed

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Religious tourism, film productions, gastronomy, history and mythology are some of the untapped tourism products that Greece should further develop and promote in the next years in order to attract more travelers, according to Marketing Greece CEO Ioanna Dretta. Speaking during a recent online discussion with Apostolos Aivalis, syllabus manager at KnowCrunch, Dretta

Crete’s Rethymnon Becomes ‘Bike Friendly’ Destination

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Photo source: bikehotels.travel The city of Rethymnon, located on Crete, has received the “Bike Friendly” seal by NatTour and the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature, two organizations promoting sustainable tourism practices. Since 2017 the “Bike Friendly” certification has been awarded to municipalities that meet certain criteria and facilitate cycling

The Telegraph Highlights 15 ‘Perfect’ Greek Islands for post-Covid Travel

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Symi island UK daily newspaper The Telegraph recently highlighted 15 Greek islands as the “perfect” destinations for post-Covid-19 travel. Titled “Which is the perfect Greek island? Here are 15 of our favorites”, the article was published in The Telegraph’s online edition and includes a list of 15 popular Greek islands located in the Aegean and […]

INSETE: Greek Hotels Get Positive Traveler Feedback in 2020

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Travelers to Greece were satisfied with hotel services offered in 2020 despite the Covid-19 pandemic, according to findings released by the Greek Tourism Confederation’s (SETE) intelligence body INSETE. More specifically, according to the Net Sentiment Index (NSI) based on traveler feedback posted on social media: in July 2020 the index stood at 77 percent

Greece’s Iconic Porto Carras Ready for Safe Spring Opening

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A 315-berth marina and yacht club, casino, thalassotherapy & spa center, 18-hole golf course, horse riding facilities, tennis club, Blue Flag beaches, three helipads, and Greece’s largest organic vineyard and winery are just some of the experiences awaiting the discerning traveler to Greece this spring at the Porto Carras Grand Resort, located in Halkidiki, which

Attica Region’s Digital Tourism Campaign Honored at IAB MIXX Awards 2020

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The digital tourism campaign of the Attica Region has received three honors at the IAB MIXX Awards 2020. Organized by IAB Hellas – an association dedicated to digital marketing and advertising, the MIXX Awards recognize the best digital and interactive marketing campaigns. The Attica Region received two gold awards in the “Brand Awareness & Positioning” […]

Applications Open for Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism Awards 2021

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Application have opened for the ECTN Awards – Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism 2021, an event organized by European Travel Commission (ETC) aiming to encourage the development of sustainable tourism destinations across Europe. The theme of this year’s awards is “Regenerating European tourism through culture, heritage and creativity”. The awards are open to

Minister: Greece will Welcome All UK Travelers with or without Vaccine Certificate

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All UK travelers – vaccinated or with negative PCR tests – will be welcomed to Greece this summer once health authorities approve, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis told ITV News on Wednesday. The Greek minister said that travelers from Britain that have had the Covid-19 vaccine would be able to enjoy quarantine-free holidays in the […]