Blue Air Adds New Greek Destinations to 2022 Summer Schedule

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Photo source: @Blue Air Romanian carrier Blue Air recently announced the addition of new Greek island destinations to its flight schedule for the summer of 2022. Flights to the Greek destinations will operate from three cities in Romania. The carrier will fly from Bucharest to the islands of Santorini, Corfu, Skiathos and Chania as well […]

Visit Greece App Sees 1.7m New Users, ‘Tells’ Over 400,000 ‘Stories’ in 2021

By admin 14 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

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The updated Visit Greece application for mobile devices attracted over 1.7 million new users in 2021, according to an announcement by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO). Launched in 2020, the award-winning app is designed to assist tourists during their trip to Greece by offering personalized tips and all they need to know about Covid-19 […]

Exhibition Dedicated to Melina Mercouri to Open in Athens

By admin 14 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

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An exhibition dedicated to the life and works of late Greek artist and politician Melina Merkouri will open its doors at the Technopolis cultural complex in Athens on January 18. Organized by the Athens Municipality in collaboration with the Culture Ministry and the Melina Mercouri Foundation, the exhibition will mark the 100th anniversary since Mercouri’s birth. […]

Evia on ‘52 Places for a Changed World’ List of The New York Times

By admin 13 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

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The village of Edipsos was among those affected by the wildfires in August 2021. Archive photo. Source: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas The Greek island of Evia is included on the “52 Places for a Changed World” list compiled by The New York Times in its online edition. The list highlights destinations where travelers “can […]

Pelion Ski Center Opens to Visitors

By admin 13 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Photo Source: @Pelion Ski Center The Pelion Ski Center in Central Greece will open to visitors on Friday, January 14, the Hotel Owners’ Association of Magnesia announced. Considered one of Greece’s most popular winter hotspots, the ski center will be open to the public from 9am until 4pm. The ski center is located at Agriolefkes […]

Air France Introduces New Collection of Eco-responsible Comfort Kits

By admin 13 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Business Amenity Kit © Air France Air France this winter is providing its long-haul Business and Premium Economy customers with new eco-responsible comfort kits. The kit of the long-haul Business cabin is the first model made up of 93 percent recycled material. It features the company’s historic winged seahorse emblem, embodying its rich history. It […]

Greece Extends Covid-19 Measures Until Jan 23

By admin 12 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Photo source: eea.gr Greece is extending its Covid-19 restrictions by one week, until January 23, the Health Ministry announced on Wednesday. The measures, which took effect on January 3 to curb the spread of the coronavirus in the country, were expected to be lifted on January 16. The ministry made the announcement following the recommendations […]

Volotea to Launch Three New Services Between Greece and France

By admin 12 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Volotea, the low-cost airline that connects medium-sized cities and European capitals, has announced the launch of three new routes between Greece and France, beginning this spring. The airline will launch two new connections from Athens to Bordeaux and Nantes, and one from Zakynthos to Nantes. The new route to Bordeaux, will be operated twice a […]

ForwardKeys Reveals 4 Positive Travel Trends for 2022

By admin 12 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Photo source: ForwardKeys A new analysis recently released by ForwardKeys reveals four key trends that could positively affect travel in 2022 amid the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. These include the increasing pent-up demand for travel, strong domestic travel, the return of business travel as well as the reopening of the APAC region. According to ForwardKeys, at

Auditors Call for Change of EU Tourism Strategy to Meet New Challenges

By admin 12 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Photo source: eca.europa.eu In addition to Covid-19, the European Union must be prepared to address long-term challenges related to green and digital transformation, competitiveness, sustainability, and resilience, said a European Court of Auditors report published recently recommending that a new European tourism strategy be drawn up. The report notes that though some