Giorgos Koubenas Appointed President of Greece’s Cruise Ship Owners Union

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Captain Giorgos Koubenas has taken on the role of the new president of Greece’s Union of Cruise Ship Owners and Maritime Agencies (EEKFN). He succeeds Theodore Kontes who was at the helm for the last 10 years. Elected during the Union’s recent annual general assembly, the new BoD is as follows: Giorgos Koubenas. PresidentGiorgos Koubenas […]

Greek Tourism 2021 Revenue Projected at Half of 2019

By admin 8 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has projected that Greece’s tourism revenue this year will reach up to half of 2019 earnings. “Judging the way the situation has developed in the first four months of the year, our highest goals concern the second half, with expectations centered on reaching between 40 percent and 50 percent of […]

Europa Nostra: Amorgos, Kimolos, Kythira, Sikinos, Tinos on Most Endangered 2021 List

By admin 8 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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Five Greek islands – Amorgos, Kimolos, Kythira, Sikinos and Tinos – located in the South Aegean, have been included on the list of “Europe’s 7 Most Endangered Heritage Sites for 2021”, that was released on Thursday by Europa Nostra and the EIB (European Investment Bank) Institute. The announcement was made during an online event, co-hosted by high

Kefalonia Winemakers Get Together and Form Association

By admin 8 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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Kefalonia Wines – Orealios Gaea As part of efforts to promote the vineyards and wines of the island of Kefalonia, seven local wineries recently got together to form the Kefalonia Winemakers Association. Also known as Kefalonia Wines, the association plans to organize activities and events throughout the year with the aim to enhance the brand […]

US Government will Not Support Covid-19 Vaccine Passports

By admin 7 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: @WTTC The US government does not intend to support a system that requires travelers to carry the so-called vaccine passports, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Tuesday. “The government is not now, nor will it be, supporting a system that requires Americans to carry a credential,” Psaki told reporters during a […]

Greece and the UK Touch Base on Tourism Issues

By admin 7 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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The UK Under-Secretary of State, Minister for European Neighbourhood and the Americas, Wendy Morton, with Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis in Athens. A number of issues relating to tourism were discussed during a meeting in Athens on Tuesday between Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and the UK Under-Secretary of State, Minister for European Neighbourhood and

Athens Municipality to Open Animal Shelter in Votanikos

By admin 7 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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The Municipality of Athens will soon operate its first modern shelter for stray animals in the district of Votanikos. According to an announcement, the shelter will have the capacity to host up to 90 strays. Facilities will include a spacious courtyard and equipment to house stray dogs in decent and safe conditions. The shelter will […]

Greece and Qatar Set Foundations for Long-term Cooperation in Culture

By admin 6 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and Qatar Museums Chairperson Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani Greece and Qatar have set the foundations for a long-term cooperation in culture following a recent visit of Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni to Doha where she met with Qatar Museums Chairperson Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani. During the meeting, Mendoni agreed

UNWTO Looking for Best Ideas to Help Rural Tourism Recover from Covid-19

By admin 6 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has launched a new competition to identify the best ideas that will help rural tourism communities recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Global Rural Tourism Startup Competition also aims to support the entrepreneurs and enterprises that can help rural communities seize the economic and social opportunities that […]

Greece Looking to Speed Up Procedures to Attract ‘Digital Nomads’

By admin 5 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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Greece is speeding up procedures for the launch of a special visa that will attract digital nomads, Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs Miltiadis Varvitsiotis recently announced. Aiming to tap into the potential of the global trend, the ministries of Foreign Affairs and Migration are in the final stage of drafting a legislation framework for the […]