HRADF: Six Suitors Express Interest in Kalamaria Marina Concession

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Photo source: HRADF Six business groups have expressed an interest in acquiring a concession for the marina of Kalamaria in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) said on Wednesday. The marina in question is located in the Aretsou area within the boundaries of the Municipality of Kalamaria. It can accommodate over […]

HCH: Greek Hotels Can Play Leading Role in Greece’s Recovery

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Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) President Alexandros Vassilikos. Greek hotels can play a leading role in the recovery of Greece in the post-Covid era, Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) President Alexandros Vassilikos said on Wednesday. “However, to get there, as a restart does not automatically lead to the desired result, we will need proper planning, […]

Ferry Travel: Coast Guard to Check Passenger Documents at Greek Ports

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Officers of the Hellenic Coast Guard as of Thursday, July 15, will be in charge of checking the documents of travelers at ports before they board ferries to the Greek islands. According to the Greek Shipping Ministry, the supervision of the boarding process by coast guard officers is expected to ensure that the appropriate documents […]

Greek Tourism Enterprises Stand to Gain from EU Recovery Funds in Three Ways

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Loans that will support investment, a full-fledged tourism development strategy and tapping into parallel aid programs are the three ways the Greek tourism industry is set to benefit from EU recovery funds, said Alternate Finance Minister Theodore Skylakakis on Wednesday. Speaking during an event organized by the Tourism Ministry and the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels […]

Hotels: ‘Last-second’ Bookings to Make or Break Greek Tourist Season

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Greek hoteliers are betting on late July and August tourist flows to stimulate the market hoping that vaccinations proceed and the Covid-19 pandemic subsides, said Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers (POX) President Grigoris Tasios on Tuesday. In an interview to thebest.gr, Tasios said a good case scenario would see steady traffic primarily from traditional source

Tourism is Not Causing Covid-19 Spike in Greece, Says Minister

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. The increase of Covid-19 cases in Greece is not related to tourism, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said on Wednesday. Speaking at a conference focused on the future of Greek hotels in the post-Covid era, held by the Tourism Ministry and the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, Theoharis presented data and […]

German Tourists Picked Greece in June

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Falassarna, Crete. Photo Source: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas A total of 260,000 German tourists visited Greece in June, demonstrating their confidence in the country, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis during an online event organized by the German Hellenic Chamber of Industry and Commerce on Tuesday. “Traditionally, the German market has been a pillar […]

Greece’s Indoor Restaurants, Venues Only for the Vaccinated

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Starting Friday, July 16, indoor venues such as restaurants, bars, and theaters will only be accepting vaccinated and seated-only customers until August 31, Development and Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis said on Tuesday. Georgiadis’ announcements came a day after Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis ordered the mandatory vaccination of healthcare providers and

Greece Expects €4bn of EU Recovery Aid by August

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Photo: GTP Greece expects by the end of the month to have access to approximately 4 billion euros in support from the European Union’s Recovery Fund, said Finance Minister Christos Staikouras this week. Staikouras was in Brussels on Tuesday participating in a meeting of EU finance ministers who approved the recovery plans of 12 member […]

Greece Forms Committee to Boost Diving Tourism Offering

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Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki has given her approval for the setting up of a committee for the further development of diving tourism in Greece. The goal of the committee will be to provide information on the sustainable development of diving tourism and to promote dive destinations and attractions. “The tourism ministry is actively […]