Destinations news

Saudi Arabia has temporarily banned entry to its territory for travelers from 20 countries, aiming to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the country.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is exploring ways to boost the promotion of Athens to international markets.

Aiming to improve its tourism product and attract more travelers, the Municipality of Ios is proceeding with major infrastructure works on the island’s port and road network.

The Haidari Municipality has plans to restore the Palataki tower, a monument of significant historical value, aiming to promote the area’s cultural heritage and attract visitors.

Greek city Elefsina has revised its agenda for its term as cultural capital 2023 focusing on culture, humanity, city, and the environment.

The Attica Region is joining forces with wine and food experts to design a digital wine map to promote Attica’s wine products and routes.

The Municipality of Athens is offering free cancer screening tests at its health clinics in the Greek capital.

Τhe Greek regional units of Halkidiki, Lasithi and Zakynthos have moved up to “red” Covid-19 status, according to the General Secretariat for Civil Protection.

France has banned all but essential travel from outside the European Union and tightened testing requirements for travelers coming from EU countries.

The Municipality of Thira is planning to launch a new tourism promotion strategy for 2021 to promote Santorini to as many potential visitors as possible.

The Municipality of Rhodes is looking into ways to attract digital nomads – travelers from all over the world that combine remote working and traveling.

The Municipality of Athens has opened its second “pocket park”, a small green area in the heart of the Kolonos district.

Greece will be the honored country at an international art exhibition that will take place this year in Hainan, China, during February 8 – December 8.

Greek authorities have re-activated Greece’s color-coded risk-assessment map, giving areas in the country a Covid-19 risk rating of yellow or red.

Following a 45% rise in new Covid-19 infections in Attica, stricter measures have been imposed on the Greek region which has been placed in “red” status.

Greece’s Mount Pelion and its hidden treasures are featured in a 10-page article published in the latest issue of France’s “Le Figaro Magazine”.

The Travel Trade Athens 2021 event, held to promote the Greek capital and drive tourism growth, will be held in hybrid form in April.

The number of hotel visitors in the Greek northern city of Thessaloniki was down sharply in 2020, compared to a year earlier, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Region of Attica will allocate over 250 million euros to support over 9,600 small and very small enterprises impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Greek island of Crete is among the world’s most popular destinations for 2021, according to TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice – Best of the Best Awards for Destinations.