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
Greek hoteliers expressed signs of optimism that the country’s tourism industry will improve its performance this year compared to 2020, mainly due to the progress of Greece’s vaccination program, the ongoing Covid-19 testing procedures, and the updated health protocols to be announced in the coming days. Greece will officially open its gates to tourists on May
Aiming to prevent accidents on Greek coasts and at sea, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has joined forces with the Safe Water Sports non governmental organization. Ahead of the National Day for the Prevention of Sea Accidents and Drowning that is held every year on May 11, the two organizations singed a memorandum of […]
The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB) during May 11-12 will hold the “CΟΝΝΕCT Tourism & Travel Event Thessaloniki” exclusively for tourism and travel professionals of the local and international market. According to an announcement by the TCB, Thessaloniki is a popular city break and MICE destination, while Central Macedonia offers many options for alternative
Cove Paros Hotel Cove Paros, a boutique hotel located on the Greek island of Paros, is preparing to open its doors in June and welcome its guests for the 2021 summer season. “We’re looking forward to the upcoming season on our favorite island,’’ said the hotel’s owner Giouli Papaioannou. Located near the town of Naoussa, […]
The Red Bull Art of Motion event, one of the world’s most innovative freerunning competitions, is returning to Greece this year for its eighth Greek edition. Set to take place on July 10 in Mikrolimano, in Piraeus, the competition will host some of the world’s best freerunners. One of Attica’s most impressive ports, Mikrolimano offers […]
Plato’s Academy, Athens Greece’s Archaeological Council (KAS) has approved the studies submitted by the Municipality of Athens and the Athens Ephorate of Antiquities for the project involving the regeneration of the park and archaeological site located at Plato’s Academy. The project includes the area’s upgrade and promotion, and foresees the announcement of an
Photo source: Booking.com After months of Covid-19 restrictions, new research reveals that the travelers’ appetite to explore the world remains undiminished and is fueled by the roll out of vaccines worldwide. A survey conducted by leading digital travel platform Booking.com reveals insights from more than 28,000 travelers across 28 countries and territories.
Photo source: Prorata WRC’s decision for the return of the legendary Acropolis Rally to Greece in 2021, after eight years of absence, was welcomed with enthusiasm by the general public and the friends of the sports event, according to the results of a poll conducted by research firm Prorata. Prorata’s opinion poll took place a […]
Screenshot from the recently released tourism video of the Arcadia Chamber. The Arcadia Chamber is planning to create an online platform that will promote the area’s destinations, experiences and products to potential visitors. According to the president of the chamber’s tourism department, Yiannis Sambrakos, the platform will include holiday packages to Arcadia as well