The Hellenic Parliament. Photo Source: @PressParliament Media worldwide are praising the Greek government on its handling of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, as it remains among the few countries in the world with low infection and death rates. On Friday afternoon, Greece reported 89 Covid-19-related deaths and 1,955 confirmed cases of infection. Greece was among the
Source: INSETE Greek tourism stakeholders are counting on the country’s strong brand name to play a key role in the sector’s recovery after the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic subsides, according to a study released this week by SETE Intelligence (INSETE), the Greek Tourism Confederation’s (SETE) research body. According to INSETE analysts, safeguarding Greece’s reputation
Leros Island, Greece South Aegean island authorities are calling on the Greek government to reinstate previously set value added tax (VAT) rates, which were specifically valid for a number of Greek islands, as part of efforts to mitigate the adverse economic effects of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Local government authorities and South Aegean Regional Governor […]
Koukoumi Boutique Hotel, Mykonos The popular Greek island of Mykonos this summer is expected to welcome Greece’s first vegan hotel, the four-star Koukoumi Boutique Hotel in the village of Ano Mera. “Koukoumi” in the Myconian dialect means “a snuggling place, protected from the wind”. “The first and only vegan hotel in Greece aspires to offer […]
Car rental company Avis will offer 250 vehicles to support the operation of the newly established mobile health units of Greece’s National Public Health Organization (EODY). Launched on April 8, EODY’s “Special Purpose Mobile Health Units”, known as KOMY, is a network of medical professionals offering healthcare services at home on a 24-hour basis. KOMY […]
There is no doubt that nowadays the world is changing, evolving in a way. This requires from us flexibility, perspicacity and boldness. It’s also a great time to reflect on what is important and how to be better in every way. We, as hoteliers, are a lot more than providers of a place to stay. […]
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (left) during a video conference with tourism stakeholders on Thursday. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis set the agenda on Thursday for the next day in tourism, after the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic subsides, underlining the importance of swiftly covering lost ground and safeguarding businesses and jobs. The Greek PM
The port of Ithaki island. The main challenges created by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic on the country’s small islands were addressed during a video conference call between Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou and island municipal authorities, members of the Hellenic Small Islands Network. “From the onset, the tourism ministry and the
Photo source: EKPIZO Overwhelmed with complaints and questions over refunds for affected travel plans due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, Greece’s consumer groups are calling for the implementation of EU regulations that foresee full refunds for package travel. The groups underline that vouchers for travel at a later date should only be an option for […]
NJV Athens Plaza The catering service of the NJV Athens Plaza hotel has prepared a unique Greek Orthodox Easter menu, with traditional recipes, for people to enjoy from the comfort of their home. NJV is among the few hotels in the region of Attica that have remained open amid the coronavirus pandemic. Due to the […]


















