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Air Astana Launches New Service to Heraklion, Crete

Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan, will launch a direct service from Nur-Sultan and Almaty to Heraklion, capital of the Greek island of Crete, on June 1.

GNTO: Greek Tourism Receiving Positive Messages for 2022

Greek tourism is expected to have a much better performance in 2022 compared to the past two years, GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis said while speaking at the 7th Delphi Economic Forum.

Metaxa Hospitality Group Announces Opening of Hotels on Crete and Santorini

The Metaxa Hospitality Group has announced the opening of its hotels on the Greek islands of Crete and Santorini for the 2022 summer season.

Covid-19: Greece Extends Validity of Vaccination and Recovery Certificates for Domestic Travel

The HCAA has updated the rules for travelers flying on domestic flights in Greece with Covid-19 vaccination and recovery certificates.

Greece’s Covid-19 Travel Rules for Int’l Flights Get Extension

The rules that passengers must follow to enter Greece on international flights have been extended until April 11.

United Airlines Resumes Seasonal Service Between Athens and New York/Newark

United Airlines has resumed its daily nonstop seasonal service between Athens and New York/Newark.

GNTO Scandinavia Branch Named ‘Best Foreign Tourist Office’ in Norway

The Greek National Tourism Organization’s branch in Scandinavia has been named Norway’s Best Foreign Tourism Office for 2021 at the Grand Travel Awards.

AEGEAN Chief Sees Good Year Ahead Despite Russia-Ukraine War

The president of AEGEAN, Greece’s largest airline, Eftychios Vassilakis. expects a good year ahead despite Russia’s invasion on Ukraine and increasing fuel costs.

Greece’s Tourism Minister Heads for Israel to Attend IMTM 2022 Expo

Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias will promote Greece at the International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM) 2022 trade show in Tel Aviv, Israel.

AEGEAN Flies 7.2m Passengers in 2021, Sees €5.1m Profit

Greece’s national carrier AEGEAN in 2021 saw its profit after taxes amount to 5.1 million euros having offered 11.2 million seats and carried 7.2 million passengers.

KLM: Direct Flights from The Netherlands to 167 Destinations this Summer

Between March 27 and October 29, KLM will fly from The Netherlands to 96 European and 71 intercontinental destinations.

Covid-19 Travel Rules Stay the Same in Greece

Besides abolishing the once mandatory PLF, the Greek authorities have kept in place all other Covid-19 rules that travelers from abroad must follow.

Eurostat: More Overnights Spent in EU in 2021, Greece in the Lead

Greece is among the countries that recorded the largest increases in the number of nights spent in 2021 compared to 2020, says Eurostat.

No More PLF for Travel to Greece from March 15

From Tuesday, March 15, travelers from abroad to Greece will no longer be required to fill in the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) before their trip.

Nafplion’s Perivoli Country Hotel & Retreat will Open on March 25

The Perivoli Country Hotel & Retreat, located near the town of Nafplion, is getting ready to welcome its guests for the summer season.

Greece Updates Travel Rules for International Arrivals – PLF Not Needed from March 15

The Greek authorities have updated the Covid-19 rules that travelers arriving in Greece on international flights must follow.

Qatar Airways to Launch Flights to Santorini, Greece, in June

The Greek island of Santorini joins Athens and Mykonos to become Qatar Airways’ third destination in Greece.

Volotea Announces New Athens-Turin Route

Volotea in late May will launch a new international connection between Athens, Greece, and the Italian city of Turin.

Athens’ Hospitality Market Sees Investment Activity Picking Up

Investment activity in Athens’ hospitality industry is picking up pace with some 5,000 hotel rooms currently under construction, says GBR Consulting.

Athens Tourism to Cover Lost Ground in 2nd Semester, Says AIA Chief

Athens’ tourism industry will cover lost ground and start to rebound during the second semester of 2022, according to Athens International Airport CEO Yiannis Paraschis.