Nikos Krinis

More coordination and harmonized protocols are needed for the global recovery of tourism from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, says the UNWTO.

Greek airline SKY express is adding two new destinations to its international network, aiming to contribute to Greece’s tourism development.

American Airlines will return to Greece this summer with flights connecting Athens with the US cities of New York, Chicago and Philadelphia.

Qatar Airways is committed to further developing tourism and trade connections with Greece, says Mate Hoffmann, the airline’s Regional Manager for Southern Europe.

The goal of Greece’s tourism enterprises this year is to operate safely to protect the country’s brand, according to Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos.

The Novotel Athènes hotel, a member of the Accor group, has reopened its doors and is welcoming guests to the vibrant city of Athens

Greece is opening for tourism on May 14 under a plan that includes strict health safety protocols and procedures.

Greece has officially launched its 2021 tourism campaign, which includes 5 videos and goes beyond promoting ‘sun and sea’.

The Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort in Halkidiki, northern Greece, will reopen its doors on May 15 under its ‘Miraggio Supreme Standards’ health and safety plan.

The ban on domestic travel in Greece will be lifted on Friday, May 14, but rules will apply for movement to the islands.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is optimistic that Greece’s tourism sector will see a much better year than it did in 2020.

The new ad campaign of AEGEAN and the GNTO shows just how ‘hot’ Greece is as a tourism destination for travel all year round.

Greece is expecting an increased number of visitors from Poland this year, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said after wrapping up his recent official visit to the country.

With Greece’s opening for tourism on its way, the GM of the Astir Odysseus Kos, Lefteris Parvantonis, introduces the resort, its philosophy and its new services.

Greece is not on England’s announced ‘green’ travel list, meaning that restrictions will apply to people returning from the country.

As Greece is gearing up for the official start of the tourism season, the government is gradually easing Covid-19 lockdown restrictions to reopen social and economic activity.

LOT Polish Airlines has added three new routes to its service to Greece this summer, offering new flights to Thessaloniki, Heraklion and Rhodes.

Katikies Santorini and Katikies Mykonos, two hotels of the stunning Katikies collection, will be open for the 2021 season from May 14 and May 20 respectively.

There is a “glimmer of hope” for EU tourism this summer, according to European Commissioner for the Internal Market Thierry Breton.

Greece will not lift Covid-19 lockdown restrictions for the upcoming Easter holiday, keeping the rule that bans travel between regions in place until May 15.