Seven Greek Cities Among Europe’s Top 10 Most Resilient for Summer Travel

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Mykonos island, Greece Greece leads the way as one of the most resilient destinations in Europe this summer, according to research released this week by travel analytics firm ForwardKeys. More specifically, Mykonos tops the list with summer bookings at 54.9 percent compared to pre-pandemic levels. The Spanish island of Ibiza follows with 49.2 percent, and […]

Paros Airport Aiming to Become International Gateway

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The Paros Municipality is looking into ways to turn the island’s upgraded airport into an international gateway for travelers from Schengen and non-Schengen countries including Israel. During a recent meeting with Paros Mayor Markos Koveos, Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis assured that necessary procedures would proceed for Paros to become a hub for

Mykonos’ AGL Luxury Villas to Re-open for 2021 Season on May 17

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AGL Luxury Villas, Mykonos Mykonos’ AGL Luxury Villas will reopen its doors on May 17 with increased health and safety measures for its guests and staff. A member of SCD Group Ltd., the hospitality property features a collection of 10 luxury villas located in the area of Agios Lazaros, offering the ideal option for carefree […]

Refurbished AKS Porto Heli Hotel Welcomes Back Guests

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AKS Porto Heli Hotel Following a major refurbishment project in its rooms and public indoor areas, the AKS Porto Heli hotel has reopened its doors to welcome back guests. “A new era has started for the AKS Porto Heli Hotel… which aims to offer fresh, modern services and experiences to its visitors,” the hotel’s management […]

Greece Looking to Increase Tourist Flow from Poland

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Ways of increasing the tourist flow from Poland to Greece will be explored by Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and Polish Deputy Economy and Development Minister, responsible for tourism issues, Andrzej Gut-Mostowy. Theoharis left for Poland on Thursday prior to the official opening of Greek tourism on May 14. He is expected to meet with […]

Event: Thessaloniki Travel Professionals to ‘Connect’ with Hosted Buyers from 15 Countries

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Tourism professionals from Thessaloniki and 15 foreign countries will have the opportunity to discuss and network during the online “CΟΝΝΕCT Tourism & Travel Event Thessaloniki” to be held during May 11-12. Organized by the Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB), the event will host 50 hosted buyers from Germany, Israel, Romania, France, Italy, Belgium, Poland,

Kastro Suites on Santorini will Open its Doors on May 9

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The view from Kastro Suites, Santorini Kastro Suites, a luxury hospitality property, will open its doors on May 9 to welcome travelers from all over the world to the popular island of Santorini. Located in Fira, Kastro Suites features seven luxury suites designed to offer a special hospitality experience to its guests and a stunning […]

Airlines Warn High Cost of Covid-19 Testing Could Delay Tourism Recovery

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The high cost of Covid-19 testing requirements could thwart the tourism industry’s recovery making travel unaffordable for individuals and families, said the International Air Transport Association (IATA) this week. Echoing a European Parliament recommendation, the global airline federation is now calling on governments to make testing widely available, affordable and

Covid-19: Strict Lockdown Measures Announced for Kalymnos

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Kalymnos Island. Photo Source: Municipality of Kalymnos Greek authorities have announced strict lockdown measures for Kalymnos in the Dodecanese, after the island recorded a significant rise of coronavirus (Covid-19) infections. The announcement was made on Tuesday, a day after restaurants and bars re-opened in Greece, after having been closed for six months due to the

Alonissos Mayor Calls for Creation of ‘One of a Kind’ Underwater Archaeological Park

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Alonissos Mayor Petros Vafinis recently presented the municipality’s plan for the creation of an underwater archaeological park – the first of its kind in Greece – during a recent meeting with the leadership of of the Greek Tourism Ministry. The island of Alonissos is home to Greece’s first underwater museum, which features the 5th-century shipwreck […]