Culture Peloponnese: Morias ‘21 Initiative Revives History of Greek Revolution by Eleftheria Pantziou 17 May 2021 by Eleftheria Pantziou 17 May 2021 The Constantakopoulos Foundation and TEMES S.A. have introduced the Morias ’21 program, an initiative that aims to honor the bicentennial of the 1821 Greek Revolution through experiential activities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Air France Shows Respect for Diversity with ‘LGBT+ Friendly’ Flight to Athens by GTP editing team 17 May 2021 by GTP editing team 17 May 2021 Air France on May 17, the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, promoted inclusion and respect for diversity with two special ‘LGBT+ friendly’ flights from Paris to San Francisco and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Novotel Athènes Opens its Doors to Visitors of the Greek Capital by Nikos Krinis 17 May 2021 by Nikos Krinis 17 May 2021 The Novotel Athènes hotel, a member of the Accor group, has reopened its doors and is welcoming guests to the vibrant city of Athens 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel SKY express Starts Direct Flights from Athens to Brussels by GTP editing team 17 May 2021 by GTP editing team 17 May 2021 Greek airline SKY express has launched flights connecting Athens to Brussels, adding one more international destination to its flight schedule. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hotel du Lac is Ready to Welcome Visitors to Ioannina by Eleftheria Pantziou 17 May 2021 by Eleftheria Pantziou 17 May 2021 The luxury Hotel du Lac Congress Center & Spa, located in Epirus, is getting ready to open its doors and receive visitors as of May 23. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Halkidiki’s Philoxenia Hotel Honored with British Airways Holidays Award by GTP editing team 17 May 2021 by GTP editing team 17 May 2021 The Philoxenia Hotel in Halkidiki has been honored with the 2020 British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award for its prime hospitality services. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Frini Hotel Welcomes Travelers to Tolo in Greece by Eleftheria Pantziou 17 May 2021 by Eleftheria Pantziou 17 May 2021 Frini Hotel has opened its doors to welcome its summer guests to the town of Tolo near Nafplion in the Peloponnese. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Opens to Tourists: Entry Requirements, Who Can Come, Rules to Follow by GTP editing team 14 May 2021 by GTP editing team 14 May 2021 Greece opened its borders by air, sea and road to travelers on May 14, under specific entry requirements and rules. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Passenger Rules for Travel on Domestic Flights to the Greek Islands by GTP editing team 14 May 2021 by GTP editing team 14 May 2021 The HCAA has announced rules that all Greek and foreign passengers must follow to travel on domestic flights to island destinations in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece and UAE Agree to Mutual Quarantine-free Travel by GTP editing team 14 May 2021 by GTP editing team 14 May 2021 Greece and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a ‘safe travel corridor’ agreement to facilitate movement between the two countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Releases Updated Rules for Port Activity by GTP editing team 14 May 2021 by GTP editing team 14 May 2021 The Health Ministry has released updated Covid-19 management protocols to be enforced at all Greek ports. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece SETE Chief Expects Tourism Action to Pick Up Next Month by GTP editing team 14 May 2021 by GTP editing team 14 May 2021 Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos said he expects tourism to pick up pace later in June, and sector enterprises to recover. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Balance Key to Success of Greece’s Tourism Season by GTP editing team 14 May 2021 by GTP editing team 14 May 2021 Maintaining the balance between public health and economic activity is the key for a successful tourism season in Greece, according to sector officials. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece will be Honored Country at Thessaloniki Int’l Fair 2021 by GTP editing team 14 May 2021 by GTP editing team 14 May 2021 Greece will be the honored country at the 85th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) 2021, scheduled to take place in the northern Greek city during September 11-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates WTTC President and CEO Gloria Guevara to Step Down by GTP editing team 14 May 2021 by GTP editing team 14 May 2021 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced that its president and CEO, Gloria Guevara, will be stepping down after four years of leadership. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Astir Odysseus Kos Resort Wins 2021 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award by GTP editing team 14 May 2021 by GTP editing team 14 May 2021 The Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa in Greece is a TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice award winner for 2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Nikki Beach Resort on Santorini Opens on May 27 by GTP editing team 14 May 2021 by GTP editing team 14 May 2021 The Nikki Beach Resort & Spa will be welcoming guests once again on the renowned Greek island of Santorini as of May 27. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Athens’ First Live Event of the Year: 20th Technopolis Jazz Festival by GTP editing team 14 May 2021 by GTP editing team 14 May 2021 The Greek capital during May 28-30 will host the 20th Athens Technopolis Jazz Festival, the first live event of the year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards TripAdvisor: Greek Hotels on Travelers’ Choice ‘Best’ List for 2021 by Eleftheria Pantziou 13 May 2021 by Eleftheria Pantziou 13 May 2021 A number of Greek hotels are included on TripAdvisor’s 2021 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards for Hotels list. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Health Minister: Full Vaccination by June on These Greeks Islands by Maria Paravantes 13 May 2021 by Maria Paravantes 13 May 2021 Greece is moving ahead fast with its new ‘Blue Freedom’ plan, prioritizing Covid-19 vaccination of its islands to ensure the safety of both residents and tourists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail