Meliti Waterfront Suites on Kefallonia to Open on May 14

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Meliti Waterfront Suites, Kefalonia island The Meliti Waterfront Suites, located on the island of Kefallonia, will reopen its doors on May 14, to welcome its guests for the 2021 summer season. Meliti is a complex of private luxury suites located on the coastal area of Karavomylos, near the town of Sami on Kefallonia in the Ionian […]

Elefsina Archaeological Site Upgrade to be Completed in 2022

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Elefsina archaeological site. Photo source: Ministry of Culture Works for the upgrade of the archaeological site and the construction of a new archaeological museum in the city of Elefsina, near Athens, will be completed by 2022, according to Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni. The minister, accompanied by Attica Governor George Patoulis, recently visited the

Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO Agree to Comply with Greek Tax Laws

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Greece’s national revenue body inked an agreement this week with short-term rental operators Airbnb, Booking.com and VRBO, Expedia Group’s vacation rental brand, for compliance to local tax laws. The companies agreed to comply by Greek law and register properties up for rent on AADE’s (Independent Authority for Public Revenue) short-term rental registry. The protocol of

Airlines Urge Countries to Apply WHO Covid-19 Travel Management Proposals

By admin 27 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: IATA The global airlines industry is calling on governments to implement World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations for Covid-19 risk management and “not require proof of vaccination as a condition of entry”, among others. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said “freedom to travel across borders should not be limited to those who are […]

Conference to Explore How Greece Can ‘Open the Door’ to Digital Nomads

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The Digital Nomads Observatory (DNO) will explore the challenges and opportunities that emerge from digital nomadism during the “1st Digital Mobilities Conference: Nomads & Remote Workers” that is scheduled to take place online during November 8-9. According to the DNO, digital nomadism is a relatively new way of living and working, that gained momentum after […]

European Capital of Smart Tourism 2022 Competition Launches

By admin 27 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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The European Commission has announced the launch of the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2022 competition, an event that rewards European cities for outstanding, innovative and sustainable tourism practices. According to the Commission, the tourism sector plays a crucial role in generating growth and jobs in the EU, and still holds untapped potential – especially […]

IATA Expects Net Airline Industry Losses of $47.7bn in 2021

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects the losses of airlines to decrease in 2021 compared to 2020, but estimates that “the pain of the crisis will continue to increase”. In its latest outlook, the association predicts that in 2021, the net airline industry losses will reach $47.7 billion (net profit margin of -10.4 percent) […]

Workshop: GNTO Will Say ‘Benvenuti in Grecia’ to Italian Tourism Professionals

By admin 26 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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Chania, Crete. Photo source: @Visit Greece The Italian office of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) in May will welcome Italian tourism professionals to an online workshop dedicated to Greece and its tourism offerings. Scheduled to take place during May 12-14, the “Benvenuti in Grecia” (welcome to Greece) workshop will include B2B meetings between Italian […]

‘Can’t Miss Thessaloniki’ Campaign Takes Off

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The “Great Tourism Partnership for Central Macedonia”, a joint venture of regional and local authorities and private bodies, recently launched a new campaign to promote the city of Thessaloniki to international travelers. Running under the title “Can’t miss Thessaloniki”, the campaign aims to inspire but also create the desire to travel, and set the northern […]

EU Launches European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) 2022 Competition

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The European Commission has launched the European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) 2022 competition, an initiative that rewards the best achievements in sustainable tourism and green transition practices in smaller destinations across Europe. EDEN was first introduced by the European Commission in 2007 as an initiative to reward non-traditional, emerging sustainable