Corfu Philharmonic Society. Photo source: Culture Ministry The Greek Culture Ministry has inscribed Corfu’s Philharmonic Orchestras in the National Index of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Greece’s intangible cultural heritage list recognizes the social and traditional practices that form the special identity and culture of each region. According to the ministry, Corfu’s
Greek authorities approved a set of rules which will allow recreational divers to access dozens of ship and plane wreck sites across the country. Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos, Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis and Culture Minister Lina Mendoni signed a ministerial decision this week paving the way for diving tourism activities at 91 designated sites.
Refugees from Ukraine cross the border into Poland. Photo source: European Commission / Photographer: Bartosz Siedlik Hoteliers in Greece said this week that they would be opening their hotels to host and provide employment to displaced Ukrainians following Russia’s invasion of the country. Speaking on Open TV on Wednesday, Hellenic Hoteliers Federation
In efforts to diversify the tourism product on offer, the Peloponnese Tourism Organization (PTO) in collaboration with non-profit organization VIDA (Vault of Industrial Digital Archives) announced plans to develop the industrial sites of the Argos and Nafplio area. Experts from VIDA joined PTO members and toured a series of industrial sites in the wider Argos–Nafplio […]
Photo source: ETC The European Travel Commission (ETC), representing national tourism organisations of Europe, on Thursday issued a statement condemning the military aggression by the Russian Federation and expressing solidarity with the people of Ukraine. “The Russian military invasion in Ukraine is in direct opposition to the fundamental values of the European project
Temple of Aphaea, Aegina. Photo source: Culture Ministry A new lighting system will soon be installed at the ancient temple of Aphaea on the island of Aegina, after Greece’s Central Archaeological Council approved the project’s study. The temple’s lighting project will follow the example of other significant monuments such as the Acropolis and Athens’ Ancient […]
Photo source: UNWTO The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) recently released a new set of guidelines to help both governments and businesses better address the needs of women in the tourism sector. According to the UNWTO, the guidelines published aim to ensure an inclusive and resilient recovery from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. They recognize […]
Travelers visiting Greece will no longer be required to fill in a PLF form starting March 15, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias announced on Thursday. Kikilias said the decision, approved by the country’s Covid-19 committee, facilitates travel refocusing management efforts on vaccination status. The Passenger Locator Form (PLF) was introduced in the midst of the pandemic
Photo © GTP Greece is among the countries that may be impacted by the Russia-Ukraine crisis but to a lesser extent due to a relatively small dependence on the Russian market, said a report released this week by travel intelligence providers ForwardKeys. A closer look at the report reveals a low dependence rate on the […]
Photo source: Athens Municipality Greece will lift its mandatory requirement of mask-wearing outdoors from Saturday, March 5. The decision follows a recommendation on Wednesday by the country’s Covid committee of health experts. Announcing the news, Health Minister Thanos Plevris said that it was highly recommended for citizens to continue to wear masks outdoors in cases


















