Bike Tourism: Transport Ministry Looks to Coordinate EuroVelo Activities in Greece

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Copyright: EuroVelo (www.eurovelo13.com) The Greek Transport Ministry is looking to establish a National EuroVelo Coordination Center in order to promote bike tourism activities in Greece. EuroVelo is a cycling network connecting European countries. It includes 17 routes that cover 51,000km across 42 countries. The network is managed by the European Cyclists’ Federation

Draft Greek Tourism Legislation Put to Public Consultation

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Photo source: Hellenic Parliament New legislation drafted by the Greek Tourism Ministry, which includes a series of provisions for tourism services and initiatives for the sector’s development, was recently put up for public consultation. The draft tourism bill is entitled “Destination Management and Promotion Organizations, Thermal Springs of Greece, Zakynthos Shipwreck,

England’s Covid-19 Lockdown Extension to Hurt Greek Tourism

By admin 15 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

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The Acropolis in Athens, Photo: Ministry of Culture The British Prime Minister’s decision to delay the lifting of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions in England by up to four weeks to July 19 has caused great concern to the Greek tourism market. Speaking during a press conference on Monday, the UK’s PM Boris Johnson announced the extension […]

New Antonio Banderas Movie to Begin Filming in Thessaloniki Soon

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Photo source: Antonio Banderas Facebook page Thessaloniki and a number of destinations in Central Macedonia will be the film locations for the new movie Barracuda, starring Antonio Banderas, it was announced on Monday. “This is a big Hollywood production worth over 20 million euros that starts shooting in Thessaloniki in two weeks. It is a […]

Greece Puts Film Tourism High on Agenda

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Athens, Greece. Photo source: Travel Trade Athens The Tourism Ministry and the Municipality of Athens recently signed a memorandum of cooperation which foresees the promotion of film tourism in Greece. Signed by Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis, Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis and Athens Development & Destinations Management Agency (EATA) President Melina Daskalaki, the

Greece’s 545 Blue Flag Beaches on Country’s App for Tourists

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A list of Greece’s 545 Blue Flag beaches is now available on the Visit Greece app, the country’s official tourism application. Greece ranked second in the world among 49 countries on the 2021 Blue Flag quality award list for beaches, for the excellent water quality and the high-level services offered to bathers. “The list’s addition […]

Covid-19: Council Calls for No Testing or Quarantine for Fully Vaccinated Travellers

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The European Council on Monday updated its recommendation to Member States on taking a common approach to Covid-19 measures for travel within the EU. Among other things the Council proposes no testing or quarantine/self-isolation for fully vaccinated and recovered travellers; and better coordination on restrictions for orange and red areas. “This update responds to the

Mitsotakis Calls for UK to Revise Greece Travel Restrictions

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis with his British counterpart Boris Johnson. Photo source: Greek PM’s press office / Dimitris Papamitsos Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday urged his British counterpart to revise the UK’s travel restrictions for Greece. The Greek PM met with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson while attending the NATO Summit in […]

Greece to Accept Negative Covid-19 Rapid Antigen Tests for Entry

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Photo source: Shutterstock Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis recently said that Greece will soon permit entry for travelers who present negative rapid antigen tests on arrival, as proof that they are not infected with the coronavirus (Covid-19). During a tourism-related meeting with the regional governor for Central Macedonia, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, the minister said

Northern Greece Plays a Big Part in Country’s Tourism Restart, Says Minister

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Thessaloniki. Photo source: GNTO / H. Kakarouhas Northern Greece has a leading role in this year’s opening of the country’s tourism, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said following his official visit to Thessaloniki on Friday. While in the Greece’s second largest city, Minister Theoharis met with local and regional bodies and discussed ways to boost […]