Greece’s Hellinikon Project, Casino Get Clearer Timeline

By admin 17 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

Hellinikon project Works on two projects expected to breathe new life into the Athenian Riviera – Hellinikon and its casino – are set to begin in the coming months, according to company executives participating in the recent 6th Delphi Economic Forum. One of the country’s largest investments expected to attract more than 1.5 million tourists each […]

Tentative Protocols for Conferences and Events Announced in Greece

By admin 17 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

In response to calls from Greek MICE organizers for safety standards, the government announced this week protocols for the organization of conferences and events which foresee among others hybrid events, participant limits, and Covid-19 management requirements. More specifically, according to the decision published in the Government Gazette, the protocols to be in effect

Peloponnese: Morias ‘21 Initiative Revives History of Greek Revolution

By admin 17 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

The Captain Vasilis and Carmen Constantakopoulos Foundation and TEMES S.A.– the developer of the Costa Navarino resort, have introduced the Morias ’21 program, an initiative that aims to honor the bicentennial of the 1821 Greek Revolution against the Ottoman Empire. Through the initiative, the foundation this year invites Greeks from around the world to meet […]

Passenger Rules for Travel on Domestic Flights to the Greek Islands

By admin 14 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

Photo: Alexandros Michailidis / Shutterstock.com The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Friday announced the rules that all passengers must follow in order to be able to travel on domestic flights to island destinations in Greece. Effective from Friday, May 14, people in Greece (residents and foreign visitors), including children over 5 years old, will […]

SETE Chief Expects Tourism Action to Pick Up Next Month

By admin 14 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

SETE President Yiannis Retsos The head of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) Yiannis Retsos said he expects tourism to pick up pace later in June, expressing optimism that sector enterprises will be able to recover. Speaking during this week’s 6th Delphi Economic Forum, Retsos said tourism professionals were both “anxious” and “excited” hoping very much […]

Greece Releases Updated Rules for Port Activity

By admin 14 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

In view of the opening of tourism and the arrival of the first cruise ship to Greece today, the health ministry released updated health and Covid-19 management protocols to be enforced at all Greek ports. The new rules apply to all forms of transport making use of ports including coastal ferries, cruise ships, and international […]

Balance Key to Success of Greece’s Tourism Season

By admin 14 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

Crete island. Photo source: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas Maintaining a healthy balance of safety and economic activity are key to ensuring a smooth tourism season for Greece, said National Public Health Organization (EODY) President Panagiotis Arkoumaneas and Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (XEE) President Alexandros Vassilikos this week. Arkoumaneas and Vassilikos met on

Greece and UAE Agree to Mutual Quarantine-free Travel

By admin 14 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

Dubai International Airport. Photo source: @DXB Dubai International Vaccinated travelers to Greece from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and vice versa will not be required to quarantine on return after the two countries signed a “safe travel corridor” agreement on Thursday to facilitate movement. The decision goes into effect immediately in Greece and on May […]

WTTC President and CEO Gloria Guevara to Step Down

By admin 14 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

WTTC outgoing President and CEO Gloria Guevara. Photo source: @WTTC The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global travel and tourism private sector, has announced that its president and CEO, Gloria Guevara, will be stepping down after four years of leadership. The former Tourism Secretary of Mexico, Guevara, joined WTTC in August […]

Greece will be Honored Country at Thessaloniki Int’l Fair 2021

By admin 14 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

Greece will be the honored country at the 85th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) 2021, one the country’s largest trade events, scheduled to take place in the northern Greek city during September 11-19. Organized by TIF-Helexpo, the fair will be held as an in-person event, under strict health protocols for Covid-19, at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition […]