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Swimming Over Shipwrecks: Greece’s ‘Authentic Marathon Swim’ Starts July 2 – Interview with the Organizers

The organizers of The Authentic Marathon Swim, which will take place for the second year in Pefki, Evia, give special details about the exciting sports tourism event.

PM Mitsotakis-SETE: Greek Tourism May See Better Days in 2nd Half of 2021

Greek tourism may see signs of improvement in the second half of 2021, as long as there are no unexpected developments on the pandemic front.

SETE: Greek Tourism is Up Against 7 Major Challenges

SETE President Yiannis Retsos has listed seven major challenges Greek tourism will face in the short and long term as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greece Scraps Covid-19 Mask Rule for Outdoors, Gets Ready to Lift Curfew

Greece’s requirement to wear a face mask outdoors in public will be scrapped from June 24 and the country’s late night curfew will end from June 28.

ELaiolithos Luxury Retreat is Open and Welcoming Travelers to Naxos

The ELaiolithos Luxury Retreat is getting ready to reopen and welcome travelers to the Greek island of Naxos in the Cyclades.

Andros: Votsalo Seaside Estate Added to Micra Anglia Boutique Hotel Family

The Greek island of Andros has welcomed the ‘arrival’ of the Votsalo Seaside Estate, a new addition to the Micra Anglia Boutique Hotel family.

New Summer 2021 Routes Link Greek Islands with Abu Dhabi

The Greek islands of Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes and Crete will be connected this summer with flights from Abu Dhabi operated by Etihad Airways and Wizz Air Abu Dhabi.

Aqua Vista Hotels: Amber Light Villas Promises Unforgettable Holidays on Santorini

Amber Light Villas, a luxurious suites complex on the renowned Greek island of Santorini, has opened its doors and promises safe and unforgettable holidays for guests.

UNWTO and Greece to Collaborate on Maritime Tourism Research Centre

Greece will establish the first centre dedicated to measuring sustainable development of coastal and maritime tourism in the Eastern Mediterranean.

UNWTO: Coordination is a Must for Global Restart of Tourism

More coordination and harmonized protocols are needed for the global recovery of tourism from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, says the UNWTO.

SKY express Adds Flights to Paris and London from Athens

Greek airline SKY express is adding two new destinations to its international network, aiming to contribute to Greece’s tourism development.

American Airlines Returns to Greece with Up to 3 Daily Flights to Athens from the US

American Airlines will return to Greece this summer with flights connecting Athens with the US cities of New York, Chicago and Philadelphia.

Interview – Mate Hoffmann: ‘Greece Continues to be One of Qatar Airways’ Most Prominent Markets’

Qatar Airways is committed to further developing tourism and trade connections with Greece, says Mate Hoffmann, the airline's Regional Manager for Southern Europe.

SETE: Protecting Greece’s Tourism Brand is the Aim for 2021

The goal of Greece’s tourism enterprises this year is to operate safely to protect the country’s brand, according to Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos.

Novotel Athènes Opens its Doors to Visitors of the Greek Capital

The Novotel Athènes hotel, a member of the Accor group, has reopened its doors and is welcoming guests to the vibrant city of Athens

Greece Officially Opens for the 2021 Tourism Season

Greece is opening for tourism on May 14 under a plan that includes strict health safety protocols and procedures.

‘All you want is Greece’ Campaign Launches as Tourism Restarts

Greece has officially launched its 2021 tourism campaign, which includes 5 videos and goes beyond promoting ‘sun and sea’.

Halkidiki’s Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort is Opening Under ‘Supreme Standards’ Plan

The Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort in Halkidiki, northern Greece, will reopen its doors on May 15 under its ‘Miraggio Supreme Standards’ health and safety plan.

Greece Allows Travel to Islands Only with Covid-19 Vaccine Certificate, Negative Test

The ban on domestic travel in Greece will be lifted on Friday, May 14, but rules will apply for movement to the islands.

GNTO Expects Greek Tourism to See a Good Year

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is optimistic that Greece’s tourism sector will see a much better year than it did in 2020.