The regional unit of Kozani in Northern Greece on Thursday was labeled as a very high-risk area for the coronavirus (Covid-19), according to the General Secretariat for Civil Protection. Kozani is the first regional unit in Greece that has reached Level 4 and been designated “high risk” (colour: red) on the country’s risk-assessment map. According […]
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) are joining forces to promote sustainable tourism. According to an announcement, the two organizations are aiming to accelerate the transfer of climate finance and make green technologies more accessible for the tourism sector through the Bank’s Green Technology Selector,
The international travel & tourism industry on September 27 celebrated World Tourism Day (WTD) 2020 with messages of hope and optimism, as the sector is confronted with the biggest challenge in its history: the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has led the global response to this challenge and united its member states, […]
Five seamen’s unions have announced a 24-hour strike on Thursday, September 24, at the Piraeus Port, which is expected to cause disruption to ferry transport in Greece. The strike concerns the seamen of the ships that will be located in the entire geographical area of the port of Piraeus. Due to the strike, all ships […]
The European Commission on Tuesday welcomed the activation of the SURE instrument, which will provide up to 100 billion euros in financial support to help protect jobs and workers affected by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. According to European Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni, the SURE instrument is now available and ready to be deployed in […]
The Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on Thursday signed the “Tbilisi Declaration” with a commitment to make international travel safe again. Announced during the UNWTO 112th Executive Council Meeting in Georgia, the “Tbilisi Declaration: Actions for Sustainable Recovery” recognizes tourism as one of the worst-affected of all sectors by the
The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) recently revealed plans regarding the strategy it aims to follow to promote Greece abroad in the post-Covid-19 era. “Our interventions in Greece’s promotion will be very specific, very targeted, aiming to show the country’s safety but also that a ‘new day’ has risen for Greek tourism,” GNTO President Angela […]
The 2020 edition of the World Tourism Day will celebrate the unique role that tourism plays in providing opportunities outside of big cities and preserving cultural and natural heritage all around the world. Celebrated annually on September 27, World Tourism Day is a unique opportunity to raise awareness on tourism’s actual and potential contribution to […]
Photo source: Region of South Aegean The emergency restrictions imposed on the islands of Paros and Antiparos, to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), will be lifted on Tuesday, September 15. “Regarding areas currently under emergency restrictions, we would like to inform that the epidemiological state of Paros and Antiparos has significantly
Kleftiko beach, Milos. Photo Source: Visit Greece Three Greek beaches are included on the list of the Top 25 Beaches in the World that was recently released by travel planning and booking site TripAdvisor. Based on the reviews, ratings, and saves that travelers share across the globe, TripAdvisor published its annual Travelers’ Choice Awards – […]


















