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Five Greek Municipalities Aim to Join EU’s ‘100 Climate Neutral Cities by 2030’ Venture

Heraklion, Ioannina, Kalamata, Trikala and Kozani are looking to join the European Commission’s “100 Climate Neutral Cities by 2030” venture.

Greece’s Unvaccinated Tourism Workers in Six Areas Must Test for Covid-19 Twice a Week

Greece’s unvaccinated workers in tourism, coastal shipping and the F&B sector in areas where Covid-19 cases have increased will have to test for the virus twice a week.

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.

Alitalia to Increase Athens-Rome Flights in August

Alitalia from July 31 will increase the number of flights between Athens and Rome, returning to three daily.

Volotea Resumes Operations from Athens

Volotea has resumed operations from its base at Athens Airport, which had remained closed for several months due to global Covid-19 travel restrictions.

GNTO Supports Greek Sports and Gastronomy Tourism Events

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) this summer is supporting sports and gastronomy events taking place in popular Greek destinations.

Zela Aviation Partners with Fly2Sky, Offers Chartered Flights from Crete and Rhodes

Zela Aviation has partnered with Fly2Sky to offer chartered flights from/to the airports of Rhodes and Crete’s Heraklion and Chania.

Blue Air Now Operating 17 Weekly Frequencies to 5 Greek Destinations

Blue Air is operating 17 weekly frequencies from Romania to five Greek destinations as part of its 2021 summer schedule.

WTA 2021: Athens Nominated for Title of Europe’s Leading City Break Destination

Athens is in the running for the title of Europe’s Leading City Break Destination for 2021 at the 28th World Travel Awards (WTA).

TUI Planning to Restart Greece Holidays from May 14

German travel giant TUI will begin its summer 2021 holidays to Greece as of May 14, the date the country has scheduled to officially open for tourism.

Alitalia: Summer 2021 Seasonal Flights from Rome to 9 Greek Islands

Alitalia this summer season will connect Rome Fiumicino airport with nine Greek islands and Milan Linate airport with Rhodes.

airBaltic Announces Flights Connecting Riga with Santorini and Heraklion

airBaltic will launch new scheduled flights between Riga and the Greek destinations of Santorini and Heraklion for summer 2021.

Crete: Tender Process for Development of Heraklion Port Begins

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund has launched an international tender for the development of Crete’s port of Heraklion.

Blue Air to Link Bucharest with Athens and Greek Islands

Romanian airline Blue Air this summer will be flying from Bucharest to Athens and popular Greek island destinations.

Holidays in Greece: Where to Find the Best Hospitality Experience in Athens and Crete

When planning a trip to Athens and Crete it's important to seek accommodation that offers memorable experiences to its guests!

Jet2 Extends Greece Summer 2021 Program to mid-November

UK leisure travel group Jet2 is extending its 2021 summer flights and holidays program to Greece in response to high demand.

Crete’s Lasithi Plateau Launches Digital Platform for Local Producers

The Municipality of Lasithi Plateau, located on the island of Crete, has launched a digital platform to support local producers.

AEGEAN Introduces Covid-19 Testing Option for Passengers

AEGEAN is offering its passengers the option to get a discounted Covid-19 test, prior to departure, at medical facilities in Greece.

Greece to Make a Bid to Host 2030 Mediterranean Games

Greece will make a bid to host the 2030 Mediterranean Games in the city of Heraklion on the island of Crete.

Corfu and Heraklion Team Up with GSTC and CLIA for Sustainable Tourism Development

Local authorities on Corfu and Heraklion, Crete, have teamed up with CLIA and GSTC to draw up a plan for sustainable tourism development.