The need to establish common travel protocols at a European level and pre-departure testing in 2021 is key for aviation and tourism to begin to recover from the effects of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to all participants of a recent virtual event held by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The association, which represents […]
Photo source: UNWTO The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has brought tourism and travel to a standstill but new growth opportunities are expected to lead recovery in 2021 and beyond, according to Ian Goldin, Professor of globalization and development at Oxford University. Speaking during a summit at WTM Virtual on Tuesday, he referred to the pandemic as […]
Chios is part of the running “Greek 4: For You” tourism promotion campaign. Additional actions to further enhance the tourism promotion of the northeast Aegean island of Chios will be carried out by the Tourism Ministry, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. During a meeting on Thursday with Chios Hoteliers Association President Antigoni Maistrali, […]
Photo source: WTTC The International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Council Aviation Recovery Task Force (CART) on Tuesday endorsed new updates to its ‘Take-off’ guidelines for international air transport, which aim to restore air connectivity and give travelers and crew the confidence they need to fly again following the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. The CART
Greece is looking to capitalize on the Athenian Riviera once major infrastructure projects are completed, including the construction of the multi-billion-euro Hellinikon project and the upgrade of local marinas. Lamda Development, the contractor behind Hellinikon is planning to construct 10,000 homes in the next 15 years aiming to attract foreign buyers seeking a home on
Sustainable development is a priority for Greece that the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) will continue to promote through its tourism campaigns, according to GNTO President Angela Gerekou. Speaking during the international online forum “Circle The Med”, Gerekou stressed the need for Greece to establish a resilient, sustainable and competitive tourism sector
Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias. The Greek government has announced a night curfew from 9 pm to 5 am, aiming to further limit movement in the country to curb the rise of coronavirus (Covid-19) cases. It is reminded that Greece is currently in lockdown and movement is restricted with exceptions. Movement is allowed […]
Air transport is critical for the Greek economy and solutions are needed to ensure that the industry recovers from the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis and continues to deliver its benefits, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Data provided by the association during its virtual conference “Leading Greece into a New Aviation Reality” on Wednesday,
Strengthening cooperation with the Arab world to attract tourism investments and more tourists to Greece is a priority for the Tourism Ministry, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. “The traditionally very good relation that Greece maintains with the Arab world is the foundation for the investment of Arab funds in tourism infrastructure projects,” said […]
Photo source: ABTA Despite a general hesitation for travel in the post-Covid-19 era, British travelers are showing an interest in spending their holidays in Greece next year, the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) informed Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis on Tuesday. During a meeting held during this year’s WTM Virtual event, ABTA’s Director Of Industry


















