Photo source: European Commission / Photographer: Yorgos Karahalis Travelers with a valid EU Digital Covid Certificate coming to Greece will no longer need to be tested for Covid-19 starting on Monday, February 7, Health Minister Thanos Plevris announced. “Starting Monday, February 7, admission to the country for those who have an active European certificate will […]
Photo source: European Commission / Photographer: Christophe Licoppe As part of ongoing efforts to facilitate safe travel in times of Covid-19, the European Commission proposed on Thursday to extend the use of the EU Digital Covid Certificate by a year. First implemented on July 1, 2021, the document has enabled free movement and simplified travel […]
Photo source: WTTC The travel and tourism industry appears to be getting closer to recovery this year, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) said this week, adding that based on the findings of a new study, millions of jobs could be recovered. Citing fresh research, the global travel and tourism sector’s contribution to the world […]
The Peloponnese Tourism Organization (PTO) is urging the government to take immediate action and implement controls on Airbnb-style tourist rentals. “Finally, action should be taken and rules be effected to address the short-term rental chaos,” said PTO President Konstantinos Marinakos in a letter to municipal and regional authorities. Marinakos said Greece was lagging
Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias Greece is betting on cruise tourism as part of its campaign to extend the tourism season expecting a 300 percent increase in Thessaloniki alone, said Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias in an interview to SKAI television this week. Kikilias said 2022 would be a year of all-time cruise arrivals as Piraeus […]
Benoit Poletti, Chief Executive Officer, INCERT Public Agency of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg and ICAO Deputy Director of Aviation Security and Facilitation Sylvain Lefoyer, on the occasion of the signing of the INCERT-ICAO Health Master List agreement. In efforts to enable travel, ensure the validity of traveler health certificates and boost efficiency, the
Photo source: European Commission Blanket travel measures aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19’s Omicron failed, said global travel and tourism organizations this week, reiterating their call on governments to fully lift travel restrictions for the vaccinated or recovered. Citing a new action plan tabled by the European Council which went into effect on February […]
Low-cost carrier Ryanair pledged this week to boost passenger capacity to Greece over the next five years as part of its expansion plan. The company said it had put forward its proposal to the Greek Tourism Ministry and was waiting for a response. More specifically in its rapid growth plan submitted in September 2021, Ryanair […]
Photo source: @Thessaloniki Travel As part of the Greek Tourism Ministry’s plans to boost cruise activity this year and establish Thessaloniki as a main home port in the region, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said on Wednesday that the northern port city would be welcoming the first cruise ship of 2022 on February 5. Kikilias also […]
Photo source: European Commission / Photographer: Savo Prelevic Greeks who were vaccinated seven months ago and have not received a booster shot against Covid-19 will no longer be able to use their vaccination certificates to enter restaurants, bars and other establishments, health authorities said this week as Greece pushes forward with its vaccination drive in […]


















