Simonos Petras Monastery Photo © Facebook – ΟΙ ΟΜΟΡΦΙΕΣ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΑΣ ΜΑΣ The governing council of Mount Athos has announced that its monastic community will remain closed to all pilgrims until the end of November due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Commonly referred to as the “Holy Mountain” by the Greeks, Mount Athos is an […]
The Anastazia Luxury Suites & Spa has announced that it will continue operations, offering a safe accommodation experience in Athens, while Greece is facing the challenge of the Covid-19 pandemic. “We remain open during this challenging period for Greece. We follow all the necessary health and safety measures for Covid-19, also reducing our physical contact with
Celestyal Cruises has unveiled its new global brand identity and logo, inspired by Greece and the Greek “Love of Life”. According to a company announcement, the new logo is a modern interpretation of the iconic traditional windmills found on the Greek islands. The new tagline, “Experience life, experience the journey”, is directly inspired by C.P. […]
Greece has submitted Christos Nikou’s film “Apples” as its official entry for “Best International Feature Film” at the 2021 Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars. Originally scheduled for February 28 , the 93rd Oscars ceremony has been postponed for April 25 due to the coronavirus pandemic. “Apples” is Nikou’s directorial debut and has […]
Photo source: UNWTO The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has brought tourism and travel to a standstill but new growth opportunities are expected to lead recovery in 2021 and beyond, according to Ian Goldin, Professor of globalization and development at Oxford University. Speaking during a summit at WTM Virtual on Tuesday, he referred to the pandemic as […]
Sustainable development is a priority for Greece that the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) will continue to promote through its tourism campaigns, according to GNTO President Angela Gerekou. Speaking during the international online forum “Circle The Med”, Gerekou stressed the need for Greece to establish a resilient, sustainable and competitive tourism sector
An impression of the Sentido Unique Blue Resort Cretan Investments Group (CIG) Hellas has added the first hotel to its tourism portfolio by acquiring the Iti AKS Minoa Palace hotel a member of the AKS Hotels Group on the island of Crete. The 119-room property will be part of the MK Hotel Collection, the investment […]
Photo source: Emirates The imminent approval and distribution of a Covid-19 vaccine is expected to restore demand for air travel and help the aviation industry bounce back, Emirates Airlines President Tim Clark estimates. Clark expressed his views on the future of aviation during an interview with BBC Presenter and Broadcaster Rajan Datar at the virtual […]
Photo source: @Jet2.com UK leisure travel group Jet2 has announced the launch of flights and package holidays from Bristol Airport – its 10th UK base – to a number of destinations in Europe, including Greece, for the summer of 2021. Jet2 runs leisure flights through Jet2.com and package holidays through its tour operator Jet2holidays. The new routes […]
Experts from the hospitality, aviation and cruise industries will discuss on the role of trust management in tourism, during the ITB Virtual Convention that is scheduled to take place on ITB.com on November 19. Under the heading “Spotlight on rebuilding trust in International Tourism & Travel “, topics discussed by experts from the hospitality, aviation […]


















