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‘Travel Trade Athens’ Comes Back as Live Event in May

The 8th Travel Trade Athens will return to the Greek capital as a live event during May 9-10.

Athens’ Cultural Sites, Covid-19 Safety Measures Attract Visitors in 2021

Athens’ cultural sites and Covid-19 safety measures were among the main reasons why leisure travelers chose to visit the Greek capital in 2021, a survey reveals.

Feel the Difference – Radisson Blu Park Hotel Athens

If you’re wondering where to stay in Athens to seamlessly explore the city and experience top notch Greek hospitality, then you are looking for the Radisson Blu Park Hotel!

Greece Extends Covid Travel Rules for International Arrivals

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has updated its guidelines for those preparing to travel to Greece from abroad.

Greece Expects Australian Tourists to Arrive in Big Numbers this Year

Australians are expected to travel to Greece in big numbers this summer, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said after meeting with Australia’s Ambassador to Greece, Arthur Spyrou.

Greece in Top 10 Preferred Destinations by Travel-ready Europeans

Greece is fifth among the Top 10 preferred countries for travel by Europeans, according to a survey released by ETC.

Volotea Announces New Route from Athens to Bilbao

Volotea will fly from Athens to Bilbao from next spring, connecting for the first time a Spanish city to the Greek capital.

The Ellinikon Experience Park: Forest Playground, Treehouses and Aviation Heritage

A forest playground inspired by nature and the history of civil aviation awaits children and adults at The Ellinikon Experience Park in Athens.

Ukraine International Airlines to Add Kiev-Athens Route in March

Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) will launch direct flights to Athens, Greece, from Kiev as of March 2022.

‘Flex Travel’ a Priority for Travelers in 2022, Says Expedia

After two years of enduring a global pandemic, people value travel more than ever, ranking ‘flex travel’ at the top of their priorities for 2022, a new report by Expedia reveals.

Covid-19: Greece Updates Rules for Entrance to Public Services, Churches, Restaurants

The Greek government has updated the Covid-19 rules that citizens must follow to enter public services, banks, churches, restaurants and bars in Greece.

Global Cruise Passenger Volume to Exceed 2019 Levels by 2023, Says CLIA

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) sees 2022 as a pivotal transition year for the cruise industry and expects full recovery in 2023.

Registration for 2022 Athens Half Marathon Event Opens

Registration for the 2022 Athens Half Marathon event will open on Friday, January 28.

Greek 12-month Airport Traffic Up 80.9% in 2021

Greece’s airports saw activity gather momentum in 2021 with 12-month passenger traffic up by 80.9% compared to the same period in 2020.

Greece’s Year-round Hotels See Occupancy Levels Reach 60% During Holiday Season

Hotel occupancy levels at winter destinations in Greece reached 60% during the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Britain Scraps Covid Tests for Fully Vaccinated Travelers

From February 11, travelers wishing to visit England and Scotland will no longer have to take Covid-19 tests prior to travel if they have completed a full cycle of vaccination.

Greek Hoteliers Expect Turnover to Reach 2019 Levels in 2023

The majority of Greek hoteliers expect their turnover to reach pre-pandemic levels in 2023, according to a survey by the Institute for Tourism Research and Forecasts (ITEP).

Rhodes Int’l Marathon 2022 to Take Place in April

The Rhodes International Marathon event will return for its 8th edition on the island of Rhodes on April 10.

ICAO: Int’l Air Passenger Traffic Grows in 2021 But Still Below 2019 Levels

Although global air passenger traffic last year rose from a 60% drop seen in 2020, it still remains below pre-Covid levels, according to ICAO.

Nobu Hospitality Debuts in Greece With Opening of Hotel on Santorini

Nobu Hospitality, the global lifestyle brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, and Meir Teper, has announced its first hotel and restaurant in Greece – the Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Santorini.