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Accor’s Mercure Brand Opens its First Property in Greece

The Mercure brand of Accor has entered Greece with the opening of the Mercure Rhodes Alexia hotel on the island of Rhodes.

An Englishman in Athens: Sting to Perform at Odeon of Herodes Atticus

Sting will perform two very special concerts this fall at the historic Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens, Greece.

Fine Dining in Athens: Ignite your SENSES at the AthensWas Rooftop Restaurant

Great hospitality, stunning views and mouthwatering Greek dishes are three elements food lovers will find once seated at the SENSE Restaurant in Athens.

British Holidaymakers Snap Up Tickets to Greece

Tickets to Greece are selling out fast to British travelers with sales exceeding pre-pandemic levels, according to travel analytics firm ForwardKeys.

International Travel Still on Hold Despite Uptick in May, Says UNWTO

Despite a small uptick in May, the emergence of Covid-19 variants is weighing on the recovery of international travel, says the UNWTO.

Greek Hotels Embrace Technology as Tool for Development

Greek hoteliers have embraced new technologies and are providing guests with advanced tools in efforts to upgrade the hospitality experience.

EU, US, UK Condemn Turkey’s Aggressive Actions on Cyprus

The EU, UK and US have condemned Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s announcement to re-open and re-settle the formerly invaded area of Varosha in Cyprus.

Air Travel: Most Passengers Support Mask-wearing, Says Survey

Most air travelers are confident about the safety of air travel and support mask-wearing in the near-term, according to a survey conducted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Olympic Stadium of Athens to Get Major Overhaul

Greece has announced plans for the revamp of the Olympic Athletic Center of Athens “Spyros Louis”, known as OAKA, under a budget of over 43.5 million euros.

Greece Takes Action to Reopen Zakynthos’ Famed Shipwreck Beach

A bill open for public consultation is expected to pave the way for the popular Navagio Beach on Zakynthos to reopen to the public.

UK Media Shines Spotlight on Greek Travel Destinations

Leading UK travel magazines and newspapers are shining the spotlight on Greek destinations as British travelers rush to book their holidays this summer.

LOT Polish Airlines Expands IT and Distribution Partnership with Amadeus

LOT Polish Airlines and Amadeus have expanded their partnership, which includes a mix of IT and travel distribution technology, as well as the integration of NDC.

Celestyal Cruises Further Upgrades Ventilation System of its Fleet

Celestyal Cruises has partnered with AtmosAir Solutions with the aim to further upgrade its ventilation system across its fleet.

Schedule of Zagori Mountain Running 2021 Event Announced

The Zagori Mountain Running 2021, a prime mountain running race in Greece, will take place in Zagori during July 23-25.

Greece Sees Over 40% Rise in Tourist Arrivals in June

Tourist arrivals to Greece in June were over 40 percent compared to last year, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

UK ‘Freedom Day’ Creates Hope for Greek Tourism Stakeholders

Fully vaccinated British travelers will no longer have to quarantine following their trip to Greece, after the British government lifted all Covid-19 lockdown measures on July 19.

Covid-19: Rules for Ferry Travel to the Greek Islands from the Mainland and Vice Versa

Information on the documents needed to travel from the Greek mainland to the islands and vice versa.

Covid-19: Greece to Increase Quarantine Hotels, Ship Isolation Cabins

Greek authorities have decided to increase the number of Covid-19 quarantine hotels and ship isolation cabins to address the rise of cases in Greece.

Tourism Education Improvements Top Minister’s Corfu Agenda

Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Ionian Islands Region and the Ionian University to implement tourism education and training projects.

The Ellinikon: Athens Tourism to Benefit from Coastal Front Regeneration Project

The regeneration of the coastal front at Ellinikon on the Athenian Riviera will promote Athens as a year-round destination, according to Lamda Development CEO Odisseas Athanasiou.