Photo source: UNWTO The Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO initiative is returning for a second year aiming to establish itself as the world’s leading network focused on tourism for rural development. Launched by World Tourism Organization in 2021 as a pilot project, Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO promotes and enhances the role of tourism in […]
European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders. Source: European Commission / Photographer: Claudio Centonze European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders recently called for Member States of the European Union to lift the last remaining travel restrictions within the bloc. Speaking after the European Commission adopted the second report on the EU Digital COVID
Ioanna Papadopoulou, Director of Communication & Marketing, Athens International Airport; Neil Swain, Commercial Counselor / Conseiller, Embassy of Canada; and Stefano Casaregola, Air Canada, Regional Manager Sales Greece. Air Canada on Monday resumed non-stop services between Greece and Canada. “We are truly excited to be welcoming Air Canada back to Athens, this year
Spanish airline Volotea on Wednesday announced that it is expanding the range of destinations from the Greek capital with the launch of four new routes this year from Athens International Airport (AIA). Volotea will be flying from its base in Athens to Bilbao, Spain, from May 29, every Friday and Monday; to Bordeaux, France, from May […]
The Katikies hotel group has announced the opening of its properties on the islands of Mykonos and Santorini for the 2022 season. Katikies’ hotels will open on March 25. “The iconic Katikies hotels are ready to welcome their esteemed guests in a totally refreshed and utterly renewed glorious setting,” the announcement said. The grand reopening finds […]
Culture Minister Lina Mendoni, Chania Mayor Panagiotis Simandirakis and Crete Governor Stavros Arnaoutakis sign the development contracts for cultural projects in Chania . Photo source: Culture Ministry The Greek Culture Ministry has announced a number of projects on Crete aiming to protect and upgrade some of the island’s cultural monuments and landmark sites.
Photo source: Parnassos Ski Center The Parnassos Ski Center is inviting skiers to enjoy night skiing activities at its premises during the March 25 long weekend. The ski center will be open on Friday and Saturday, and possibly on Sunday, if weather permits. The center’s manager Public Properties Company (ETAD) has announced that a special […]
Photo source: European Commission / Photographer: Yorgos Karahalis The European Commission on Monday adopted a mechanism to revoke fraudulent or erroneous EU Digital COVID Certificates. Under the measure, once a certificate is revoked in one Member State, it will also show as invalid in other Member States, an announcement by the Commission said. Since the […]
Industry leaders from around the world have contributed to “The State of Hospitality 2022” insight report, published by Sommet Education, world-leading education group specializing in hospitality management and the culinary arts. The report, which uncovers the latest employment, skills and talent management issues within the global hospitality sector, features in-depth
ALIPH Foundation President Thomas Kaplan and Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni sign the memorandum of cooperation. Photo source: Culture Ministry Greece has pledged to support the efforts of the ALIPH Foundation, an international alliance for the protection of cultural heritage in conflict areas. ALIPH was created in March 2017 at the initiative of France and […]


















