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Avra Collection Partners with Travelstaytion

Avra Collection has announced its partnership with Travelstaytion, an online platform for professionally managed holiday and short term-let rentals.

Covid-19 Measures Announced for Messinia

Greek authorities have announced emergency Covid-19 restrictions for the region of Messinia in the Peloponnese, and extended measures for some areas of Crete.

Study: Visitors to Crete Satisfied with Covid-19 Safety

Eight in 10 foreign travelers to Western Crete said they feel safe with regard to Covid-19 and expressed their satisfaction with overall adherence to health protocols.

Greece Slams British Museum for Lack of Care, Calls for Return of Parthenon Marbles

Greece says British Museum is not caring for the Parthenon Marbles and calls for their return to their homeland.

Crete Tops Kayak’s ‘Best Islands of Europe’ List

Crete is at the top of travel site Kayak’s “Best Islands of Europe” ranking, singled out for its affordable prices, fine weather and sandy beaches.

Crete Continues to Invite Travelers to ‘Sense the Authentic’

The Region of Crete, through an ongoing campaign, continues to invite travelers to “sense” the island's authenticity.

HotelBrain Expands Portfolio with Addition of 14 New Properties

HotelBrain, a leading hospitality group in Greece, in 2021 expanded its portfolio of hotels with the addition of 14 new properties.

Covid-19: Norway Applies Restrictions to Travelers from Some Greek Regions

Several Greek regions are included in the “dark red” and “red” categories of Norway’s Covid-19 risk-assessment map, which means travelers must quarantine upon arrival.

Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Katakolon as New Embarkation Port in Greece

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the addition of Katakolon as its new embarkation port in Greece.

GNTO President Shows Support to ‘Clean it Like Greek’ Initiative

GNTO President Angela Gerekou recently attended the beach cleanup initiatives of the Aquahelp Foundation on the islands of Patmos, Arki and Lipsi.

Thessaloniki Welcomes ‘Celestyal Olympia’ Cruise Ship

The northern port city of Thessaloniki recently welcomed Celestyal Cruises’ Olympia ship, which started sailings to the Greek islands and Cyprus in June.

Greece’s Metaxas Group: Making the World a Better Place

Metaxas Group presented its sustainability report and future plans during an immersive media event on the island of Crete.

Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel Invests in New Bicycle Service

The Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel on popular eco-friendly island Astypalea has announced the launch of its new “Astypalea Bicycle Rentals”.

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.

Civitel Unveils New Websites for All its Hotels

Civitel Hotels & Resorts has launched brand new websites – one for each Civitel hotel – in collaboration with digital marketing agency Mozaik Hospitality.

Meliá Expands to the Greek Islands with Three Hotels

Meliá Hotels International is expanding its activities to the Greek islands with the addition of three properties - two on Crete and one on Rhodes - to its portfolio.

Varmy Hotel Promises Guests a Safe Stay on Crete

The Varmy Hotel has opened its doors and is welcoming guests to a safe environment in Ierapetra on the Greek island of Crete.

GNTO Holding Webinars to Promote Greece to Foreign Tourism Professionals

The GNTO is promoting Greek destinations to foreign tourism professionals through webinars held on its ‘Link to Greece’ platform.

Wellbeing Resort ‘Acro Suites’ on Crete to Open in June

The Acro Suites – A Wellbeing Resort, a new property on Crete made of natural materials, will open its doors in June to welcome its first guests of the summer.

EBD: Greece’s Antipaxos, Crete, Corfu Among Europe’s Safest Islands for 2021

Greece’s Antipaxos, Crete and Corfu are among Europe’s safest islands for 2021, according to a list released by the European Best Destinations (EBD) organization.