Τhe recovery in passenger demand, which had been slowing since the northern hemisphere’s summer travel season, came to a halt in November 2020 due to severe Covid-19 travel restrictions, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced on Thursday. “The already tepid recovery in air travel demand came to a full stop in November. That’s because […]
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Thursday issued a new aviation directive (NOTAM) that extends travel restrictions for domestic flights (travel between prefectures) until 6am, on Monday, January 11. The NOTAM concerns domestic scheduled, commercial and general/business flights and foresees that only essential travel is allowed for health reasons, business
Meterora, central Greece. Photo source: @Visit Greece The UNESCO World Heritage site of Meteora in central Greece, is included on CNN Travel’s list of the Top 21 tourism destinations travelers should visit in 2021. More specifically, the online edition of CNN Travel presents 21 destinations for travelers to visit when the coronavirus pandemic subsides and tourism […]
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Sommet Education are organizing the Hospitality Challenge Pitch, a series of online discussions focusing on the future of the tourism industry. The events will also feature the finalists of the Hospitality Challenge, the solidarity initiative created by the two partners. Over four weekly sessions, UNWTO experts and tourism leaders
The Greek passport is among the strongest in the world ranking eighth on the 2021 Henley Passport Index, with its holders enjoying visa-free access to 184 countries. Without taking temporary restrictions into account, Japan continues to hold the number one position on the index, with passport holders able to access 191 destinations around the world […]
Photo source: @Region of Attica Greek authorities have decided to extend the strict lockdown restrictions on the municipalities of Aspropyrgos and Elefsina in West Attica, until January 11, in efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The General Secretariat for Civil Protection also announced the extension of strict lockdown measures on the […]
Cyprus-based online travel agency DayTrip4U has been honored as the “World’s Leading Tours & Activities Website” for 2020 at the 27th World Travel Awards (WTA). DayTrip4U runs a user-friendly B2B program for travel agents, hotels, ferry lines, travel bloggers and many more travel professionals. Minoan Lines, ISIC, Ventouris, European Sea Ways and Ask2Travel
The European Commission has approved German plans to contribute with up to 1.25 billion euros to the recapitalization of TUI AG, the parent company of the TUI Group, as part of a wider support package. The measure was approved under the State Aid Temporary Framework. “Germany will contribute up to 1.25 billion euros to TUI’s […]
The European Commission, on January 1 launched the European Year of Rail 2021, with the aim to highlight the benefits of rail as a sustainable, smart and safe means of transport. A variety of activities will put rail in the spotlight throughout 2021 across the continent, to encourage the use of rail by both citizens […]
Greece has taken the first step for the upgrade of the country’s tourism schools of higher education – known as ASTE, with the signing of a joint ministerial decision, the Greek Tourism Ministry announced recently. Signed by Education Minister Niki Kerameus and ougoing Deputy Minister of Tourism Manos Konsolas, the joint ministerial decision foresees that […]


















