Hellenic Seaplanes President and CEO Nicolas Charalambous and Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis Seaplane services in Greece, once launched, will create new tourism products and employment opportunities for communities on the Greek islands and remote regions, Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said on Tuesday while discussing with representatives of Hellenic Seaplanes, a
The Municipality of Athens will soon operate its first modern shelter for stray animals in the district of Votanikos. According to an announcement, the shelter will have the capacity to host up to 90 strays. Facilities will include a spacious courtyard and equipment to house stray dogs in decent and safe conditions. The shelter will […]
Run Messinia: Run for freedom (photo by Navarino Challenge) This article is brought to you by Active Media Group Run Messinia, an ultramarathon race covering a distance of approximately 421 kilometers, will take place in the area of Messinia in the Peloponnese, during June 5-14. Dedicated to Greece’s bicentennial of the 1821 Revolution, the ultramarathon’s “Run
Celestyal Cruises is speeding up procedures for the restart of sailings on May 29, aiming to provide its guests with carefree holidays to the Greek islands and the Eastern Mediterranean. “This is a critical period for the company, as we are preparing to restart operations,” Celestyal Cruises Head of Global PR Froso Zaroulea said during […]
Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and Qatar Museums Chairperson Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani Greece and Qatar have set the foundations for a long-term cooperation in culture following a recent visit of Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni to Doha where she met with Qatar Museums Chairperson Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani. During the meeting, Mendoni agreed
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has launched a new competition to identify the best ideas that will help rural tourism communities recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Global Rural Tourism Startup Competition also aims to support the entrepreneurs and enterprises that can help rural communities seize the economic and social opportunities that […]
Photo source: ncl.com Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. is planning to restart operations this summer with sailings to the Caribbean and the Greek islands. A leading global cruise company, Norwegian Cruise operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. The company on Tuesday unveiled its phased cruise resumption for voyages […]
The five-star Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort in Halkidiki, northern Greece, has joined forces with the Tennis Academy of Serbian former tennis player Janko Tipsarevic, aiming to provide its guests with special training programs adjusted to their needs. Tipsarevic has won two ATP World Tour titles, two Futures, and nine tournaments of the ARP Challenger Series. His
Diamantis Pithis, the president and CEO Argo Travel Group, tells us the role technology can play in shaping the post-coronavirus world for travel. Our world today is exceedingly complicated, a true meshwork of complex natural and artificial systems, and the travel industry is no exception. There is an infinite number of interacting agents, ie travelers, […]
The ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the global travel restrictions and Greece’s nationwide measures continue to affect passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA). According to an announcement by AIA, passenger traffic in March 2021 dropped by 62.4 percent compared to the same month in 2020. Compared to March 2019, passenger traffic at AIA was down


















