Infrastructure Works Taking Place on Ios Island

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The port of Ios on the right. Photo source: Municipality of Ios Aiming to improve its tourism product and attract more travelers, the Municipality of Ios is proceeding with major infrastructure works on its port and road network, while looking into the potential of creating an airport on the island. According to an announcement by […]

Greece Gets €728m in SURE Unemployment Support

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Greece is set to receive a total of 728 million euros in funding after the European Commission announced on Tuesday that it had disbursed 14 billion euros in total to nine member states in the fourth instalment of financial support under the SURE unemployment scheme. The funds, which come as part of the first disbursement […]

Covid-19: Greece to Re-open Restaurants, Sports Facilities Last

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Greece is keeping its tough Covid-19 measures in place with plans to re-open restaurants and sports facilities last amid fears of rising cases and an increasing spread of virus variants, authorities said this week. Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias ruled out the possibility of re-opening restaurants, F&B services and sports facilities at the moment. […]

Gastronomy Tourism Proposals in Greece Up for Discussion

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Photo source: Visit Greece A series of proposals for the development of gastronomy tourism in Greece, including product certification, special training, and a gastronomy map are now open for public consultation, the Tourism Ministry announced on Tuesday. The recommendations, drawn up last year by a specially designated working group, include the introduction of a Special

Greek Luxury Tourism on GNTO’s Agenda

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The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is joining forces with the Greek Destination Planners Association (GDPA) to promote Greece as a luxury destination ideal for high-end corporate and social events. According to an announcement by the GNTO, the two organizations will sign a memorandum of cooperation and undertake common initiatives to promote luxury tourism, a

Rhodes’ 2021 Tourism Plan to Target Digital Nomads

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Rhodes, Greece The Municipality of Rhodes is looking into ways to attract digital nomads – travelers from all over the world that combine remote working and traveling. Digital nomads work remotely with the help of telecommunication technologies. They either set a base in another country or continuously travel to other destinations. The tourism trend began […]

France Bans Travel from Non-EU Countries

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France has banned all but essential travel from outside the European Union and tightened testing requirements for travelers from within the EU, in efforts to stop the spread of new coronavirus variants and avoid a third lockdown. Effective as of yesterday (Sunday), the measures will be in place for 15 days. The new border restrictions […]

Santorini to Launch New Tourism Promotion Strategy for 2021

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Santorini island, Greece The Municipality of Thira (Santorini) is getting ready to launch a new tourism promotion program for 2021, aiming to promote the island’s brand identity and unique features to as many potential visitors as possible. The municipality’s tourism committee recently approved the 2021 tourism promotion strategy, which will be carried out with the […]

How to ‘Click in Shop’ in Greece – Guidelines

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The Regional Chamber Council of Attica has released a set of guidelines for consumers regarding the operation of retail stores with the “click in shop” method. The new method is among the government’s restrictions that were announced aim to curb overcrowding in public places and this way limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). “Click […]

Twin Influencers Become Greece’s Tourism Ambassadors in China

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The Greek Twins Marianna and Sofia Erotokritou with Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis (archive photo) Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis recently honored twin influencers Marianna and Sofia Erotokritou with the title of “Greece’s Tourism Ambassadors to China” for their efforts to promote the country to Chinese social media. Known as the @greek_twins, the