The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau has announced the return of its annual Connect Tourism & Travel Event Thessaloniki, that will take place live in the northern port city during May 8-10. Following the success of last year’s event, which took place online due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, TCB will hold the second edition of “Connect” […]
Vassilis Kikilias Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias confirmed this week that the country’s 3-star hotels had been included in the new development law which provides support and tools for upgrade and modernization activities. In an interview to public broadcaster ERT, Kikilias said he had met with Alternate Development & Investments Minister Nikos Papathanasis
Investments in the modernization or development of ports, ski centers, theme parks, and other special interest tourism facilities aimed at creating added value are among business activities backed by a new bill tabled by the Greek development and investments ministry last week. The proposed legislation focuses on supporting investments in alternative forms of tourism that
Senior citizen at vaccination center in Athens. Greek residents over 60 rushed to get vaccinated before the end of January, when fines reach 100 euros for every month they don’t get the jab against Covid-19. According to Deputy Health Minister Mina Gaga, 220,000 people booked an appointment for vaccination in the last 45 days since […]
A new bill tabled in parliament by the Greek development and investments ministry on Friday focuses on supporting tourism investments in the modernization and extension of accommodation facilities that will contribute to the upgrade of the overall tourism product. The proposed legislation dubbed “Development Law: Greece – Powerful Growth” foresees incentives and fast-track
The Tourism Ministry in Greece is looking to penetrate new markets in 2022 as part of its national strategy to strengthen the sector which has significantly supported the Greek economy during the Covid-19 pandemic. The markets of India, South Korea and Arab countries are a top priority in addition to strengthening traditional source markets as […]
Photo: Shutterstock Greek authorities have set aside 80 million euros to support in January employees and businesses impacted by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, including several tourism activities. According to the finance, development and labor ministries, the three new measures cover additional areas of activity and include among others reinstating the furlough
Despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Greece managed to achieve 600 euros in spending per traveler in 2021, reflecting the sector’s resilience and serving as a prime example of a sustainable tourism model that can be implemented across the country, said Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias this week. Speaking to SKAI television, Kikilias said it was “a […]
Greek Deputy Agricultural Development Minister Simos Kedikoglou and Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki. Greece’s ministries of tourism and agricultural development added the development and promotion of fishing tourism to the agenda this week. Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki and Deputy Agricultural Development Minister Simos Kedikoglou recently met with
Seniors over 60 who have not booked an appointment to get at least the first dose of a vaccination against Covid-19 will have to pay a fine each month starting Monday, January 17, Greek authorities said on Wednesday. Speaking on SKAI television, Health Ministry General Secretary Marios Themistocleous said there would be no extension to […]


















