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Covid-19: Germany to Designate Crete, South Aegean Islands as ‘High Risk’ Areas for Travel

Germany has announced that it will move Crete and the South Aegean islands on its Covid-19 “high risk” travel list as of August 24.

GNTO – Ryanair Partner to Promote Greek Tourism to UK, Germany and Italy

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and Ryanair will run a joint campaign with the aim to promote Greek destinations to the UK, Germany and Italy.

Study: Corfu is Europe’s Most Relaxing City Break Destination

Corfu is Europe's best destination for a wellness-inspired city break, according to a study by Radical Storage.

Syros Island Ready to Host 5th Rebetiko Festival 2021

The Greek island of Syros is ready to host the 5th Rebetiko Festival 2021, an annual event dedicated to Greece’s rebetiko music genre.

ANEK Lines Holds 17th Blood Donation Drive

ANEK Lines recently held its 17th blood donation drive with the participation of citizens as well as the company's management and staff.

Expedia Group: Strong Optimism as Int’l Travel Searches Rise in Q2

Travel search volumes continued to rise globally throughout Q2, according to the latest Trend Report for Travel Recovery released by Expedia Group Media Solutions.

Mount Olympus National Park Ticket Idea Sparks Reactions

The Greek government is reportedly examining the possibility of introducing a fee for admission to Mount Olympus National Park, sparking reactions from environmentalists and recreation groups.

GNTO Supports Summer Culture Festivals in Greece

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has announced its support to a number of cultural events scheduled to take place in August and September in Greece.

Minoan Lines Supports Greece’s Wildfire Victims

Minoan Lines has announced its support to the victims of the recent wildfires that ravaged large parts of Attica and Evia earlier in August.

Athens Airport Hosts ‘Dress Like a Greek’ Exhibition

Athens Airport and the Benaki Museum present an exhibition dedicated to the official costumes introduced in Greece after the 1821 Greek War of Independence.

Greece Adds Major Tourism Projects to ‘Strategic’ Investments Plan

Greece is adding major tourism projects to its strategic investments program which foresees fast-track procedures.

GNTO Promotes Rhodes’ Gastronomy and Wines to Italy

Rhodes' gastronomy and wines were recently promoted to Italy through an extensive feature published in Italian monthly magazine "Bell' Europa".

August Full Moon: Free Cultural Events at Sites, Museums Across Greece

Greece will mark the full moon celebrations on August 22, with a number of free events at archaeological sites and museums across the country.

Astir Palace Vouliagmeni Offers Support to Greece’s Fire-hit Areas

Astir Palace Vouliagmeni is actively supporting the residents of Greece’s fire-hit areas by offering food and other essential goods.

Mykonos’ Kenshō Psarou Resort Nominated at World Travel Awards 2021

Kenshō Psarou, a luxury resort located on Mykonos, has been nominated for two prestigious awards at the World Travel Awards 2021.

Athens View Balcon: A Delicious Break at Elia Ermou Hotel

The Elia Ermou Athens and its in-house restaurant, the Athens View Balcon, are a welcome addition to the Greek capital’s hotel scene.

Greek Hoteliers See Bookings Rocket, Says Report

Greek hotels seem to be recovering fast from the coronavirus crisis, with approximately 80% of hoteliers reporting booking levels above the previous year, according data released by The Boutique Vibe.

Athens Airport Among Best in Southern Europe for 2021

Athens International Airport ranks fifth on the list of the “Best Airports in Southern Europe for 2021” that was recently released by Skytrax.

Delphi Archaeological Museum Becomes More Accessible with Virtual Reality Tours

The Archaeological Museum of Delphi has included new signs and virtual reality programs to make its collection more accessible to persons with disabilities.

Ryanair: New Routes to Greece from Germany and Romania for Winter 2021

Ryanair has announced two new routes connecting Greece with Germany and Romania as part of its 2021 winter schedule.