Nicholas Kelaiditis, the president of the Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies (HATTA), was recently appointed chairman of the Tourism Committee of the European Travel Agents & Tour Operators Association (ECTAA). ECTAA represents some 70,000 travel agents and tour operators in Europe, which provide consultancy and sell transport, accommodation, leisure
EU Digital COVID Certificate. Photo source: European Commission The European Commission on Tuesday announced that the digital COVID certificate for travel in the EU will only be valid for nine months following the administration of the last dose of the primary Covid-19 vaccination and without a booster shot. “Member States should not provide for a […]
More than half a century of the finest Greek hospitality later, one of Athens’ landmark hotels – the Hilton Athens – is closing its doors leaving behind a vast legacy. Besides being one of the finest examples of Modernist architecture in the Greek capital featuring on its façade the work of one of Greece’s greatest […]
Greece has managed to gain traveler confidence and instill a sense of safety during Covid-19 and this reflected in the increase in pre-bookings for 2022, said Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias in an interview to OPEN TV. Kikilias said pre-bookings for spring and summer were “soaring” and fall was looking good too thanks in large part […]
Photo source: ametro.gr Athens Metro Line 4 entered a new phase this week after the Municipality of Athens announced that it would be proceeding with landscaping works after the completion of the project. The municipality and the Greek Environment Ministry signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) on Monday which foresees among others planting 2,000 trees […]
©EIB All the more Greeks are taking climate change seriously with more than half taking it into consideration when planning where to travel, according to the findings of a European Investment Bank (EIB) study released this week. Part II of the 2021-2022 EIB Climate Survey found that nearly 80 percent of Greeks feel they are […]
Mark Mazower was sworn in citizen of Greece by interior minister Makis Voridis British historian Mark Mazower was sworn in as honorary citizen of Greece during a ceremony that was held in Athens last week. Mazower was honored with the Greek citizenship for his “exceptional contribution” to the country, an announcement by the Interior Ministry […]
The Greek Tourism Ministry and sector professionals are working to restore tourism to pre-Covid-19 levels in 2022, said Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias this week. In an article published on cnn.gr, Kikilias underlined the importance of the sector as both a driver of the Greek economy but also for its contribution to the survival of the […]
Three companies have submitted bids for the establishment of a passenger maritime link between Cyprus and Greece, paving the way for the next phase of the highly anticipated service, the Cypriot deputy shipping ministry announced recently. Companies which submitted bids by the closing date on January 28 for the project were: Scandro Holding Ltd, NY […]
Photo source: @EODY Greece has updated its Covid-19 rules for entry into public services, banks, churches, restaurants and bars as part of government efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus in the country. Published in the Government Gazette on Saturday, the following measures will be in effect from Monday, January 31: Citizens can enter […]


















