Sounio to Host 1st Olympic Yacht Show in October

By admin 16 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The 1st Olympic Yacht Show, a premium event focused on yachting and tourism, will take place in the coastal area of Sounio in Attica during October 1-5. Originally scheduled to take place in Lavrio in October 2020, the event was postponed due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The event, organized by Ondeck Media & Events […]

Mediterranean Palace Hotel Gets Green Key Award for Sustainability Program

By admin 15 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Thessaloniki’s five-star Mediterranean Palace Hotel has been awarded the Greek Key eco-label for its sustainable tourism practices and eco-friendly management. The Green Key is a leading certification which recognizes environmental responsibility and promotes eco-friendly technologies and sustainable operation methods. The program considers environmental management and

Green Light for EU’s €672.5bn Recovery and Resilience Tool 

By admin 15 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The European Parliament approved last week the EU’s recovery and resilience facility, paving the way for the release of 672.5 billion euros in funding to be allocated to member states to recover after the Covid-19 pandemic subsides with a focus on green and digital transitions. The regulation establishing the new facility will come into force […]

Covid-19: Greece’s Airports Among Hardest Hit in Europe 

By admin 15 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Sitia Airport “Vitsentzos Kornaros”. Photo source: HCAA Airports in Greece were among those hit hardest by Covid-19 restrictions in 2020, according to European industry trade association ACI Europe which found that Europe’s passenger traffic last year was down by 1.72 billion passengers falling back to 1995 levels. More specifically, according to the Airports Council

Greece: Medical & Hospitality Services Key for Health Tourism Development

By admin 15 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: Asklepieia Health Cluster The interconnection of medical and hospitality services is key for the development of health and wellness tourism in Greece, experts of both sectors agree. While wellness is a sector well connected with the Greek hospitality industry through innovative partnerships and the operation of in-house state-of-the-art spa centers, there are

Greece, Cyprus, Israel Deals Paving Way for Resumption of Travel  

By admin 15 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The bilateral agreements between Greece and Israel, and Cyprus and Israel that enable restriction-free admission are paving the way for a return to travel, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis in an interview to Kathimerini Cyprus. “The agreement we just signed with Israel serves as a model for our overall strategy. Greece is advancing in […]

Cyprus to Allow Vaccinated Israelis Restriction-free Admission 

By admin 15 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Cypriot Republic Republic Nicos Anastasiades and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israeli travelers who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 will be allowed restriction-free admission into Cyprus starting April 1, Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades said on Sunday after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. The decision exempts

#AgapiMouGrecia Online Initiative Gets GNTO Support

By admin 15 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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#AgapiMouGrecia, an online project that aims to connect Italian travelers with Greek destinations and thematic forms of tourism, will continue its activities throughout 2021 under the auspices of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO). An initiative of MYTH euromed and My Greek Salad, #AgapiMouGrecia aims to encourage Italians that are already familiar with

Rhodes Hotel Managers Association Elects New Board of Directors

By admin 15 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Rhodes, Greece. Photo source: Visit Greece The Rhodes Hotel Managers Association has announced its new Board of Directors, following elections that took place after its general assembly earlier in February. According to an announcement by the association, voter turnout for the election was high while the process was held under strict protection measures to prevent […]

Kefalonia Voted 7th European Best Destination for 2021

By admin 12 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: EBD/Copyright Adisa The Greek island of Kefalonia is included on the list of the European Best Destinations for 2021, which was released recently by the European Best Destinations (EBD) organization. The island ranked seventh among 15 European destinations with 36,551 votes. According to an announcement by EBD, Kefalonia is the Greek island that […]