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Katikies Mykonos Ensures Safety with GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation

Katikies Mykonos has achieved the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities.

Rhodes’ 1st Virtual Marathon Kicks Off with Αthletes from 33 Countries

The International Rhodes Marathon is taking place this year as a month-long virtual event until May 9.

Nine in Ten Travelers Say ‘Yes’ to Digital Health Passports, Poll Shows

Over nine in 10 travelers feel comfortable to use a digital health passport for future trips, according to a survey published by travel technology company Amadeus.

Europa Nostra: Amorgos, Kimolos, Kythira, Sikinos, Tinos on Most Endangered 2021 List

The Greek islands of Amorgos, Kimolos, Kythira, Sikinos and Tinos, have been included on ‘Europe’s 7 Most Endangered Heritage Sites 2021’ list released by Europa Nostra.

Greece Donates ‘Charioteer of Delphi’ Replica to Qatar

Greece has donated an exact replica of the "Charioteer of Delphi", also known as Heniokhos, to the city of Doha in Qatar.

Thessaloniki’s Makedonia Palace Hotel to Open to Guests on April 20

The five-star Makedonia Palace hotel will reopen its doors on April 20 to welcome guests to the city of Thessaloniki.

Kefalonia Winemakers Get Together and Form Association

Aiming to promote the vineyards and wines of the island of Kefalonia, seven local wineries joined forces and formed the Kefalonia Winemakers Association.

US Government will Not Support Covid-19 Vaccine Passports

The US government does not intend to support a system that requires travelers to carry vaccine passports, according to White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki.

Minister Expects Seaplane Services to be a Game-changer for Greek Tourism

Seaplane services in Greece, once launched, are expected to create new tourism products and employment opportunities on the Greek islands and in remote regions.

Greece’s ‘Run Messinia’ Ultramarathon Race to Take Place in June

Run Messinia, an ultramarathon race covering a distance of approximately 421 kilometers, will take place in the area of Messinia in the Peloponnese during June 5-14.

Greece and Qatar Set Foundations for Long-term Cooperation in Culture

Greece and Qatar are aiming to launch a long-term cooperation in culture, which among other things would include the establishment of a “Greece-Qatar Year of Culture”.

Celestyal Getting Ready to Offer Safe Cruise Experiences from May

Celestyal Cruises is speeding up procedures for the restart of sailings on May 29, aiming to provide its guests with carefree holidays to the Greek islands.

Norwegian Cruise Line to Sail the Greek Islands in July

Norwegian Cruise Line is planning to restart operations this summer with sailings to the Caribbean and the Greek islands.

Halkidiki’s Miraggio Resort Joins Forces with Tipsarevic Tennis Academy

Halkidiki’s Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort has joined forces with the Tipsarevic Tennis Academy to offer special training programs to its guests.

UNWTO Looking for Best Ideas to Help Rural Tourism Recover from Covid-19

The UNWTO has launched a new competition to identify the best ideas that will help rural tourism communities recover from the impact of Covid-19.

Greece Looking to Speed Up Procedures to Attract ‘Digital Nomads’

Greece is speeding up procedures to launch a special visa in its aim to attract digital nomads from other countries to relocate to Greece.

Covid-19 Still Keeps Passenger Traffic Down at Athens Airport

The Covid-19 pandemic and global travel restrictions in March kept passenger traffic at Athens International Airport below last year's levels.

Piraeus Port Authority to Create New Park, Bike Lane

The Piraeus Port Authority has announced plans to create a new playground and bicycle lane at the city’s port for residents and visitors.

Study: Athens Only City in Europe to See Hospitality Recovery in 2022

Athens will be the only European city to see recovery of its hospitality and entertainment sectors in 2022, according to a study by Oxford Economics.

Greek PM: Self Tests, Vaccinations Weapons Against Covid-19   

Greece is in its last critical two-month battle against Covid-19, Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in parliament, adding that hopes were now on self-testing and vaccination.