Report: Slow Vaccination May Impact Tourism to Greece

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New strains of Covid-19 and slow vaccination in Europe may impact tourism to Greece serving a blow to the Greek economy, according to a report released this week by Capital Economics. Thursday’s European Economics update found that Greece together with Spain and Portugal – leading European travel destinations – may lose one more tourism season […]

Thessaloniki’s Expo Center to Host Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics

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Thessaloniki International Exhibition Center. Photo Source: @TIF-Helexpo Greece’s national exhibition body TIF-Helexpo has offered its Thessaloniki International Exhibition Center to state authorities to accommodate Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics for the upcoming period. “We are ready to deliver the premises at any time for the operation of the vaccine centers and also offer the

Athens Shines Spotlight on 34 Landmark Fountains

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The Municipality of Athens is proceeding with the repair and restoration of 34 of the Greek capital’s landmark fountains that are located in the city’s neighborhoods, squares and other public areas. The capital’s history and culture is strongly connected with its fountains, which can be found in many locations across the city – from small […]

Greece’s Ionian Isles Labeled Green on ECDC Covid-19 Map

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The Ionian islands in Greece, including such popular tourist destinations as Corfu, Kefalonia and Zakynthos, are among the handful of areas in Europe labeled “green” on the weekly European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) map updated on Thursday. Greece is labeled “medium risk” indicated by the orange color on the map, which charts […]

Greek PM Expects Tourism to Pick Up in Summer 2021

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Photo source: @PrimeministerGR Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expects to see tourism to Greece pick up pace this summer after the country’s key revenue generator and employer took a blow last year as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. “We’ll do much better,” he told Reuters in an interview this […]

Central Macedonia to Launch New Tourism Strategy for 2021

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Photo Source: @Thessaloniki Travel The Central Macedonia Region is planning to launch a new tourism strategy and upgrade its brand identity to attract travelers for the 2021 tourism season. Speaking to tourism professionals and reporters during a webinar on Thursday, Central Macedonia Vice Governor for Tourism and Culture, Alexandros Thanos, said that despite the

Greece Formulating Plan to Re-open to Tourism

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Greece is drawing up a plan to safely re-open to tourism, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis, adding that in the meantime, the government will continue to support the sector which has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking on public broadcaster ET1 on Wednesday, Theoharis said efforts were being made to prepare for the […]

Haidari Municipality Plans to Restore Historic Monuments to Attract Visitors

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The Palataki tower in Haidari. Photo source: Municipality of Haidari The Municipality of Haidari, located a few kilometers west of Athens’ center, is planning to restore its Palataki tower, a monument of significant historic value, aiming to promote the area’s cultural heritage and attract visitors. The municipality has secured funds of 3 million euros by […]

Infrastructure Works Taking Place on Ios Island

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The port of Ios on the right. Photo source: Municipality of Ios Aiming to improve its tourism product and attract more travelers, the Municipality of Ios is proceeding with major infrastructure works on its port and road network, while looking into the potential of creating an airport on the island. According to an announcement by […]

Les Roches Appoints Dimitrios Diamantis as Executive Academic Dean

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Dimitrios Diamantis Les Roches International School of Hotel Management, one of the world’s leading hospitality business schools, has appointed Dimitrios Diamantis as its Executive Academic Dean. Until now responsible for post-graduate and MBA degree programs, Dimitrios will oversee all of the institution’s academic courses, including Bachelor programs. He will also