Alonissos Underwater Museum to Reopen for 2021 Summer Season

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Photo source: @Municipality of Alonissos Greece’s first underwater museum, located off the coast of Alonissos, is ready to reopen its doors for the summer season and guide visitors through its unique 5th century shipwreck. Following an agreement recently signed between the Culture Ministry, the Thessaly Region and the Alonissos Municipality, the museum will resume

Greece Extends Travel Rules for International Flights

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The entry requirements and rules for travelers to Greece from abroad have been extended by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA). According to the HCAA’s aviation directives (NOTAMs), the following will be in force until Monday, June 7, at 6am: Who is allowed entry to Greece People traveling for essential reasons and travelers from the following […]

Covid-19: Caution Urged for Residents of 5 Greek Areas

By admin 28 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias. Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias on Friday urged the residents of Rhodes, Mytilini, Trizinia, Chania and Syros to be extra cautious due to the latest Covid-19 data released for those areas. Speaking to journalists during Friday’s Covid-19 media briefing, Hardalias said that although the

Tourism Leaders to Gather in Athens for UNWTO’s 66th CEU Meeting

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UNWTO Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili. Athens is ready to welcome leading tourism figures to attend the 66th Meeting of the World Tourism Organization Commission for Europe (CEU) during June 2-4. Hosted by the Greek government, the two-day meeting in Athens will be attended by UNWTO Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili, ministers and secretaries of state from

EU Digital COVID Certificate for Travel – Greek Version Unveiled

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Greek Digital Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the President of the European Council Charles Michel and European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas. Photo source: @PrimeministerGR Greece on Friday presented its version of the EU Digital COVID Certificate, the document that aims to make travelling within the

Greece: Digital Transformation, Public-private Partnerships Key for Tourism Development

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Digital transformation is a prerequisite for the development of tourism and other key sectors of the Greek economy but its fast implementation requires the close cooperation of the both the private and public sectors, a study conducted by consulting firm Accenture found. Titled “The digital transformation of Greek tourism – A strategic roadmap”, the study was […]

GNTO Upgrades Info Point for Tourists in Greece at Athens Airport

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has upgraded its tourism info point at the arrivals area of the Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”. Renovated in accordance with the highest standards, the new hospitable office is decorated with photos from the GNTO’s new

Greece Expects to Welcome More Tourists this Year, PM Mitsotakis Tells ‘Bild’

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Photo source: Press Office of the Greek Prime Minister / Dimitris Papamitsos Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday said he expects Greece this year to welcome twice as many tourists from abroad than it did in 2020. Speaking to German daily Bild, Mitsotakis said that he expects to see a “normal summer” during Greece’s […]

Greece Ready to Unveil its Digital ‘Green Pass’ for Travel

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Photo © Greek Travel Pages Greek Digital Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis on Friday will unveil Greece’s digital green certificate that will enable restriction-free movement among travelers this summer, the government’s spokesperson, Aristotelia Peloni, said today during a media briefing. The presentation will be attended by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos

Greece and Saudi Arabia Boost Cooperation in Tourism, Investments

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis met with his Saudi Arabia counterpart Ahmed Al Khateeb in Riyadh this week to discuss ways to stimulate tourism between the two countries and to facilitate travel. The two sides agreed to accept Covid-19 vaccination certificates presented by travelers from both countries and to proceed with a common action plan […]