Among the hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, Greek travel agencies are calling on the government to extend relief in the form of non-repayable grants proportionate to losses suffered so that they can remain operational. In a letter to responsible ministries, the Federation of Hellenic Associations of Tourist & Travel Agencies (FedHATTA) cites similar actions
The international cruise industry appears optimistic and ready to address the challenges of the new year ahead, despite the severe impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). New research reveals that despite a challenging year in 2020, two out of three cruisers are willing to cruise within a […]
Kasta tomp, Amphipolis. Photo source: borderlessculture.eu Works are currently underway for the revamp of the archaeological sites discovered through excavations in the area of Amphipolis in northern Greece. The project is being developed by the Region of Central Macedonia and the Serres Ephorate of Antiquities with the support of the “Borderless Culture” project.
The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB) has launched an updated digital version of its Meeting Planner’s Guide, an easy-to-use tool that offers information about Thessaloniki, the TCB and its members. The TCB Meeting Planner’s Guide Vol. 2 was launched to promote Thessaloniki and its meetings sector to the international MICE market and support the region’s economy. […]
A total of 209 Greek tourism enterprises in 2020 had the opportunity to participate in leading international virtual tourism fairs with the support and funding of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO). The GNTO coordinated the scheme and covered the cost of their participation that reached 546,000 euros. “Amid these difficult economic conditions, we decided […]
Photo source: @Cyprus Airports The Cypriot government has released an updated protocol for travel and tourism that will come into effect as of January 15, 2021, and includes a list of 56 countries that will be given relaxations for travel to Cyprus. The list includes: EU member states European Economic Area States (Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, […]
Photo source: WTTC Following the decision of countries to ban flights from the United Kingdom due to the new mutant strain of the coronavirus (Covid-19) that has been spreading recently in England, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) on Tuesday called for a testing regime to be placed at airports rather than for governments […]
Aiming to promote Greece as a tourism destination to the Chinese market, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), during December 7-11, took part in a social media campaign held by Sina Weibo, one of the largest social media platforms in China. Titled “Weibo National Week”, the campaign was launched under the motto “The world is […]
New series of live digital events brings Greece right into the homes of Italians #AgapiMouGrecia, a project that aims to encourage Italian travelers to discover the authenticity of Greece and its destinations, recently kicked off online. Launched by Alberto Cotrona, founder of MYTH euromed and Paola Giovanettoni, the founder of My Greek Salad, the project […]
Source: UNWTO The year 2020 will go down in history as the worst year on record for the tourism sector with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) expecting international arrivals hit by Covid-19 restrictions to plummet by 70 to 75 percent. Based on this forecast, global tourism will have returned to levels recorded 30 years ago, down […]


















