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Villa 1870 Promises Luxurious Stays on Corfu

Villa 1870, a 19th century mansion located on the Greek island of Corfu, is open and ready to welcome guests all year around.

Front Runners: New Competition Invites Startups to Bring Value to Travel Industry

WTM London, Travel Forward and World Tourism Forum Lucerne have launched the Front Runners competition for technology startups offering innovative solutions for the tourism industry.

Η Xenia 2021 θα αναδείξει το νέο μοντέλο του ελληνικού τουρισμού

Η εμπορική έκθεση Χenia 2021, που θα πραγματοποιηθεί στις 27-29 Nοεμβρίου στην Αθήνα, θα επιχειρήσει να αναδείξει το νέο μοντέλο ανάπτυξης του ελληνικού τουρισμού.

Tourism is Not Causing Covid-19 Spike in Greece, Says Minister

The increase of Covid-19 cases in Greece is not related to tourism, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Greek Tourism Enterprises Stand to Gain from EU Recovery Funds in Three Ways

Greek tourism and the hospitality sector in particular stand to gain from support allocated to Greece as part of the EU’s Recovery Fund.

HCH: Greek Hotels Can Play Leading Role in Greece’s Recovery

Greek hotels can play a leading role in Greece’s recovery in the post-Covid era with proper planning and support, says HCH President Alexandros Vassilikos.

Hotels: ‘Last-second’ Bookings to Make or Break Greek Tourist Season

Greek hoteliers are betting on late July and August tourist flows to stimulate the market hoping that vaccinations proceed and the Covid-19 pandemic subsides.

German Tourists Picked Greece in June

A total of 260,000 German tourists visited Greece in June, demonstrating their confidence in the country.

Ferry Travel: Coast Guard to Check Passenger Documents at Greek Ports

Officers of the Hellenic Coast Guard as of July 15 will be in charge of checking the documents of travelers at ports before they board ferries to travel in Greece.

SKY express Invests €200m for Six ATR Sustainable Aircraft

 SKY express is investing 200 million euros to acquire six new state-of-the-art sustainable aircraft from manufacturer ATR, with phased delivery expected within the year.

Scoot to Connect Athens with Berlin in August

Scoot on August 10 will launch direct Athens-Berlin flights, operated by its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft.

Domes of Corfu: New Autograph Collection Hotel Opens Doors in Greece

The Domes of Corfu Autograph Collection, the former Grand Hotel on the Greek island of Corfu, has opened its doors following an extensive refurbishment.

Registration Open for Athens Half Marathon 2021 Event

Registration is open for the Athens Half Marathon 2021 event that is scheduled to take place in the Greek capital on September 12.

Thessaloniki’s ONOMA Hotel: Smart, Sexy and Fun

Cool, flexible, pioneering and wallet-friendly luxury in short best describes the ONOMA Hotel, the newest member of Anatolia Hospitality in Thessaloniki.

Greece’s Indoor Restaurants, Venues Only for the Vaccinated 

Starting July 16, indoor venues such as restaurants, bars, and theaters will only be accepting vaccinated and seated-only customers.

Greece Expects €4bn of EU Recovery Aid by August

Greece expects by the end of the month to have access to approximately 4 billion euros in support from the European Union’s Recovery Fund.

Greece Forms Committee to Boost Diving Tourism Offering

The Greek Tourism Ministry has announced the establishment of a committee to develop Greece’s diving tourism offering.

Cyprus Obliges Travelers from Greece to Undergo Testing Before Arrival

From July 15, travelers entering Cyprus from Greece will have to present a negative PCR laboratory test taken within 72 hours prior to their arrival.

Tourism Takes Action on Plastic Waste and Pollution

The UNWTO’s Global Tourism Plastics Initiative has welcomed 32 new signatories, including accommodation providers, tour operators and online platforms.

AEGEAN Begins Operation of Seasonal Base on Mykonos

AEGEAN has started the operation of its seasonal base on Mykonos aiming to improve the connection of the popular Greek island with international destinations.