Photo source: ForwardKeys Announcing its opening to travelers and setting out clear Covid-19 guidelines has given Greece a head start in tourism recovery, according to the latest data released by travel analytics firm ForwardKeys. More specifically, the study’s analysts found that Greece was “best in class” this summer because it communicated its reopening early benefiting
Photo source: Municipality of Western Samos The municipalities of Alonissos, Western Samos and Soufli are Greece’s nominees for the “Best Tourism Villages” award, an initiative by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Launched earlier this year, the “Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO” project aims to identify villages of member states that take innovative and
Greek accommodation enterprises were back on track in July, recording nearly 1 billion euros in turnover – quadruple 2020 levels, according to monthly data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). F&B services providers also welcomed an increase in revenue in July driven by strong inbound tourist flows. More specifically, July 2021 turnover
Mount Olympus, Macedonia, northern Greece. Photo source: Visit Greece / H Kakarouhas In efforts to protect the diverse ecosystem and natural habitat of Mount Olympus, Greece’s tallest mountain, the government announced this week the revision of a legal framework for its protection. The Greek government issued a highly anticipated presidential decree this week which
Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis and Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis on Wednesday gave his counterpart from Istanbul, Ekrem İmamoğlu, a tour of the Greek capital’s sites and ongoing renovation projects. Imamoğlu arrived in Athens earlier this week to discuss mutual actions that would forge stronger ties between the two cities. After completing
Photo © GTP Greek Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias on Wednesday announced plans for the launch of a communication campaign to promote winter tourism destinations in Greece. The new campaign will focus on mainland Greece and the country’s mountainous areas in an aim to increase occupancy numbers of hotels that operate all year round. Kikilias made […]
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis presents the country’s National Strategic Extroversion Plan. Photo source: @PrimeMinisterGR Greece’s attractiveness as an investor destination and stronger export activity are two crucial indicators of a robust economy as well as priority targets under the country’s National Strategic Extroversion Plan, presented on Tuesday by Prime
European Union, EEA (European Economic Area) and Swiss citizens from October 1 can enter the UK only if they hold a valid passport, according to the British authorities. The UK’s updated travel rules state that EU, EEA and Swiss citizens will no longer be able to use national ID cards to enter the country from […]
Athens, Syntagma square. Photo: Visit Greece / H. Kakarouhas Athens was the most searched for destination in August by potential travelers from the US, UK and France, according to findings released on Wednesday by the data and analytics team of travel and tourism agency Tourix. More specifically, Athens featured highly this year in online searches for […]
US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt and Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni sign the renewed MoU between the two countries. Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt on Wednesday signed a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding that renews protections for Greek cultural property. According to an announcement, the renewal marks


















