Mediterranean Yacht Show Will Not Take Place in 2021

By admin 23 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

After carefully assessing the latest developments related to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and the international travel restrictions, the Greek Yachting Association (GYA) has decided to cancel the Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS) 2021 event. After cancelling the 2020 event, MEDYS 2021 was scheduled to take place during April 22-25 at the port of of Nafplion in

Alltours: Allsun Hotel Chain to Request Vaccination Certificate in the Fall

By admin 22 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: Alltours Allsun, a hotel chain belonging to German tour operator alltours, has announced that in the future, its guests will be required to present a Covid-19 vaccination certificate before check in. Depending on the course of vaccinations, the new policy is expected to be implemented as of October 31. “We want to offer […]

Katikies Santorini Achieves GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation

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The five-star Katikies Santorini hotel has achieved the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR accreditation, a gold standard for hospitality facilities. Under the guidance of GBAC, a Division of ISSA – the worldwide cleaning industry association, Katikies Santorini has implemented the most strict protocols for cleaning, disinfection and infectious disease prevention

Elefsina’s Old Oil Mill to Become an Archaeological Museum

By admin 22 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The theater in the Elefsina old Oil Mill, Photo source: Municipality of Elefsina Elefsina, located in Attica near Athens, will get a new archaeological museum, to be created on the premises of the city’s old Oil Mill. A landmark site of the area, the old oil mill every summer turns into a cultural venue, hosting […]

Vaccine a Game-changer for Return of Business Travel, Says GBTA

By admin 22 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Vaccination against the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic could be a game-changer in the recovery of business travel, a recent Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) poll found. The business travel association said that most of its members and stakeholders would be “very comfortable” or “comfortable” traveling for business after receiving the Covid-19 vaccination, and

Amorgos Welcomes New Travel Agency ‘Dream Blue’

By admin 19 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The island of Amorgos has welcomed Dream Blue, a new travel agency offering activities, thematic tours and adventures on Amorgos and other islands of the Cyclades. Dream Blue was established in January 2021 by Despina Giannakopoulou, a tourism executive with a long experience in hospitality and also the managing director of the Vigla Hotel on Amorgos. […]

Greek Tourism Says ‘Health First’ in Six Languages

By admin 19 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Aiming to provide international travelers with all the information they need on the health protocols implemented in Greece against the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has upgraded its “Destination Greece. Health First” website . Launched in July 2020 to facilitate travelers, the website initially offered information in Greek

Volunteer to Help Athens’ Strays

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The Municipality of Athens is looking for volunteers that will actively support its animal welfare program that is dedicated to protecting the city’s strays. Hundreds of stray cats and dogs of Athens are receiving treatment and are being sterilized on a daily basis with the help of volunteers. The municipality has also opened a new […]

IATA’s Chief Economist Brian Pearce to Retire

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Brian Pearce. Photo source: airlines.iata.org The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that its chief economist, Brian Pearce, will retire from the organization in July. A recruitment process has been launched to find a successor in time for a smooth transition. Pearce joined IATA in 2004. Since then he has built IATA’s evidence-based economic […]

TTO: Vaccinations, Bilateral Agreements Vital for Greek Tourism Recovery

By admin 18 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: @Thessaloniki Travel The recovery of Greek tourism depends on the course of vaccinations on a European level and the bilateral agreements that Greece is expected to sign with other countries, Thessaloniki Tourism Organization (TTO) President Voula Patoulidou said on Thursday. Speaking to reporters during an online press conference, Patoulidou referred to the