Global tourism will take at least three-five years to recover from Covid-19, but players are finding innovative ways to survive the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, says Euromonitor International in its latest report. The “Accelerating Travel Innovations after Coronavirus” report by Euromonitor will be launched on the first day of WTM Virtual, on November 9. […]
Photo source: @EODY Greek government officials and health authorities are on high alert awaiting the effects of current measures on the evolution of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic before taking even harsher action. Greece on Tuesday recorded 2,166 new confirmed coronavirus cases: 595 in Thessaloniki and 542 in Attica, which saw the number of incidents rise […]
The Hellenic Parliament in Athens. Photo © Maria Theofanopoulou Aiming to retain jobs and keep businesses above water during a resurgence of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the Greek government announced this week that it would be releasing a package 2.5 billion euros in relief aid which includes the extension of 534-euro special-purpose handout for two […]
Greece has joined forces with Volkswagen Group for the materialization of a pioneering pilot project aimed at transforming the Astypalea into the first smart energy and green island in the Mediterranean and ensuring, at the same time, energy autonomy. The two parties signed a memorandum of cooperation in this direction on Wednesday. The ambitious project, […]
Countries in Europe, one by one are announcing harsher measures – including full lockdowns as in the case of Britain – in efforts to contain the second wave of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. European leaders are concerned that the spike in coronavirus cases will push health services across the continent to breaking point. In many […]
Photo source: UNWTO Tourists are to be given greater legal protection as consumers under new plans being advanced by the UNWTO The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced plans to launch an International Code for the Protection of Tourists, which will be the first legal framework to safeguard tourists’ rights as consumers. A committee created […]
A total of 21,007,300 euros in relief aid to be allocated to Greek tourism enterprises operating tour buses was approved this week, Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis announced on Tuesday. The emergency funding – to cover losses incurred in July and August 2020 – is aimed at providing much needed relief for sector businesses which own […]
Photo © Athens Capital Hotel – MGallery Greece’s capital city Athens this summer welcomed nine new hotel properties despite the weak demand in the tourism market due to the coronavirus (Covid-19). According to a recent GBR Consulting report, the following properties opened in the Greek capital city during the second half of the year: – […]
Thessaloniki is currently in lockdown (grey level) and strict restrictions apply to the movements of citizens. Greek authorities have announced region-specific movement restrictions, which were put in effect on Tuesday, November 3, to combat the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). In accordance to country’s color-coded risk-assessment map, movement in Greece now depends
Photo source: Municipality of Kalymnos Ways of creating a new framework for the development of more rock climbing sites in Greece were discussed between Deputy Minister Manos Konsolas and Evros MP Anastasios Dimoschakis during a recent visit to the island of Kalymnos. A popular climbing destination, Kalymnos every year attracts thousands of professionals and amateur […]


















