Owners of tourism agencies, tourist bus services and small and medium-sized accommodation facilities in Greece are up in arms over a new development law tabled in parliament last week which does not include their areas of activities in its provisions. Reactions by the General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET) and the Hellenic Confederation of
Vassilis Kikilias Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias confirmed this week that the country’s 3-star hotels had been included in the new development law which provides support and tools for upgrade and modernization activities. In an interview to public broadcaster ERT, Kikilias said he had met with Alternate Development & Investments Minister Nikos Papathanasis
Investments in the modernization or development of ports, ski centers, theme parks, and other special interest tourism facilities aimed at creating added value are among business activities backed by a new bill tabled by the Greek development and investments ministry last week. The proposed legislation focuses on supporting investments in alternative forms of tourism that
Senior citizen at vaccination center in Athens. Greek residents over 60 rushed to get vaccinated before the end of January, when fines reach 100 euros for every month they don’t get the jab against Covid-19. According to Deputy Health Minister Mina Gaga, 220,000 people booked an appointment for vaccination in the last 45 days since […]
Photo source: apdkritis.gov.gr Protecting Chryssi, a small island located near Ierapetra, Crete, from overtourism this summer topped the agenda last week of meeting addressing the implementation of an action plan finalized last year. The committee overseeing the implementation of the action plan for the protection of the island unanimously voted in favor of a series […]
A major project for the upgrade of the sidewalks in Athens is underway in the city’s commercial center and neighborhoods, the Municipality of Athens announced on Monday. Budgeted at 24 million euros, the project started in July with the aim to improve safety conditions and the quality of life of people that live and work […]
A new bill tabled in parliament by the Greek development and investments ministry on Friday focuses on supporting tourism investments in the modernization and extension of accommodation facilities that will contribute to the upgrade of the overall tourism product. The proposed legislation dubbed “Development Law: Greece – Powerful Growth” foresees incentives and fast-track
The Tourism Ministry in Greece is looking to penetrate new markets in 2022 as part of its national strategy to strengthen the sector which has significantly supported the Greek economy during the Covid-19 pandemic. The markets of India, South Korea and Arab countries are a top priority in addition to strengthening traditional source markets as […]
Chania, Crete. Photo source: Visit Greece / E. Fili Tourists see the city of Chania, located on the Greek island of Crete, as a safe destination and a possible vacation option for the near future, according to a survey conducted by the Tourism Observatory of Western Crete. The survey took place at Chania Airport with […]
The European Council on Monday removed Argentina, Australia and Canada from the list of safe third countries for non-essential travel into the EU. The removal from the list means that the Council recommends for EU member states to reintroduce temporary entry bans or travel restrictions for visitors from the three countries. The criteria to determine […]


















