Greece and China Agree on Tourism Action Plan for 2022-2024 Period

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China Ambassador to Greece Xiao Junzheng and Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias Greece and China have agreed to work together on enhancing tourist flows between the two countries and increasing tourism-related investments for the 2022-2024 period, the Tourism Ministry announced this week. Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias and China Ambassador to Greece Xiao

Greek Hoteliers Say Air Tickets Likely to Rise Due to Ukraine War

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Greek hoteliers and tourism stakeholders are holding their breath waiting to see how Russia’s war on Ukraine will evolve and the inevitable repercussions they will have, including higher costs, on tourism, said Grigoris Tasios, president of the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX). In a recent interview to SKAI television, Tasios said airline tickets in Europe were

Small Enterprises in Athens’ Historic Center to Get Support

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Photo source: Municipality of Athens Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis pledged this week to support 111 small businesses operating in the city’s historic center with 2.3 million euros in funds. Bakoyannis said the program, part of the “Athens Business Green Toolkit” launched last summer by the municipality, offers subsidies for energy upgrades of infrastructure and equipment

Larissa Hoteliers Association Re-elects Irini Papaioannou as President

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Photo source: Municipality of Larissa The Larissa Hoteliers Association recently re-elected Irini Papaioannou as president of its new Board of Directors. In an announcement, the association said the new Board’s priority will be to participate in joint actions and initiatives that will promote Larissa‘s tourism product. “The new board will continue to support the

Greece Tourism Gradually Covering Lost Ground, Shows INSETE Data

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Greece’s tourism industry is slowly but steadily recouping losses incurred by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data recorded in a special 2021 report released INSETE, the Greek Tourism Confederation’s (SETE) research body. Despite being a slower year compared to pre-pandemic 2019, Greek hotels managed in 2021 to move up in terms of customer hotel satisfaction.

Athens: New Sports Facilities at Konistra Park in Petralona

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The Municipality of Athens recently completed the revamp of the historic Konistra park and its sports facilities in the area of Petralona. A part of the municipality’s “Adopt your city” program, the project included the upgrade of the park’s basketball and tennis courts. The Konitsa park project is also part of the city’s ongoing program […]

Global Air Travel Industry Wants End to Covid-19 Controls

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Photo source: @ACI Europe World travel and tourism organizations are reiterating their call on governments to fully lift Covid-19 travel restrictions applying to intra-EU and Schengen area travel, including all testing requirements, the need to present proof of vaccination, or complete a Passenger Locator Form (PLF) as well as the need to wear masks for […]

Amphipolis: Kasta Tomb to Open to the Public Under Pilot Plan in 2022

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Kasta tomb, the largest burial monument discovered in Greece at Amphipolis in Central Macedonia, is scheduled to welcome visitors this year as part of a pilot project once restoration works are completed, said Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni this week. Mendoni announced the news following an inspection visit, adding that works were moving full speed

IATA, ACI Europe Call on Greece to Lift Health-related Travel Restrictions

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and ACI Europe, the trade association of Europe’s airports, are urging Greece to take further steps and lift all health-related travel restrictions ahead of the summer season. In a recent letter to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias, Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis and Interior Minister Makis Voridis, the two

Greek National Tourism Organization Reopens Branch Office in Spain

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Madrid, Spain The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has reopened its branch office in Madrid aiming to promote Greece as a destination to Spanish travelers. After remaining closed for almost a decade, the GNTO office in Spain restarted its operation a few weeks ago and is housed in the Greek Embassy in Madrid. Among the […]