Destinations news Greek Authorities Ban Access to Forests, National Parks Due to Fire Risk by GTP editing team 6 August 2021 by GTP editing team 6 August 2021 Greek authorities have shut off access to the country’s forests, national parks, Natura areas and national gardens until Monday, August 9, due to fire risk. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki ConfEx Park Architectural Contest Winners Announced by GTP editing team 6 August 2021 by GTP editing team 6 August 2021 The winning design for the revamp of the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Center incorporates history, functionality and innovation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece in State of Emergency as Fires Rage On by Maria Paravantes 6 August 2021 by Maria Paravantes 6 August 2021 Greece declared a state of emergency on Thursday until August 9 as dozens of fires continued to burn in the wider Athens area, on Evia island, in Central and Northern … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Strict Covid-19 Measures Imposed on Zakynthos and Chania by GTP editing team 5 August 2021 by GTP editing team 5 August 2021 Greek authorities have imposed a curfew and music ban at the popular destinations of Zakynthos and Chania, Crete, to contain the spread of Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Struggles to Save Olympics Birthplace as More Fires Break Out by Maria Paravantes 5 August 2021 by Maria Paravantes 5 August 2021 As temperatures continue to soar in Greece, firefighters are battling forest fires in various parts of the country, including near Ancient Olympia and its temples. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Looks to Promote its Tourism Villages Through UNWTO Initiative by GTP editing team 5 August 2021 by GTP editing team 5 August 2021 The Greek Tourism Ministry is inviting the country’s villages to take part in an UNWTO initiative that will promote the ‘Best Tourism Villages’ of its member states. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Forest Fires Rage on Flared by Heatwave by Maria Paravantes 4 August 2021 by Maria Paravantes 4 August 2021 Dozens of forests fires have broken out across Greece in conditions of extreme heat with the largest at the northwest Athens suburb of Varibobi and Evia island. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Ecotourism Development Tops Minister’s Agenda on Lesvos by GTP editing team 4 August 2021 by GTP editing team 4 August 2021 The development and potential of ecotourism and geotourism topped Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki’s recent visit to the Greek island of Lesvos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Skiathos Island Achieves 95% Vaccination Level by GTP editing team 3 August 2021 by GTP editing team 3 August 2021 Skiathos is setting the example with nearly 95% of its population vaccinated against Covid-19, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis during his recent visit to the island. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Greece Closes Outdoor Archaeological Sites During the Day Due to Heatwave by GTP editing team 3 August 2021 by GTP editing team 3 August 2021 All outdoor archaeological sites in Greece will remain closed between noon and 5 pm due to the heatwave that has been scorching the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Blue Flags Taken Down from 15 Greek Beaches by GTP editing team 3 August 2021 by GTP editing team 3 August 2021 Following inspections of Greece’s beaches with the prestigious 2021 Blue Flag designation, 15 beaches were stripped of their award. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News New Study On Athens’ Tourism Carrying Capacity Starts by GTP editing team 30 July 2021 by GTP editing team 30 July 2021 A new study on Athens’ tourism carrying capacity has launched by the World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage and the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Corfu: Ministry to Improve Accessibility to Old Fortress and Town by GTP editing team 30 July 2021 by GTP editing team 30 July 2021 The Greek Culture Ministry will carry out infrastructure works in the old fortress and town of Corfu to improve accessibility for guests with disabilities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Covid-19: Mykonos and Ios are One Step Away from Strict Measures by GTP editing team 29 July 2021 by GTP editing team 29 July 2021 Due to a spike in Covid-19 cases, the Greek islands of Mykonos and Ios are just one step away from having to follow strict local measures, authorities say. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: Health Expert Warns of More Greek Islands Going ‘Red’ by GTP editing team 29 July 2021 by GTP editing team 29 July 2021 A few more Greek islands are reaching ‘red’ Covid-19 status due to a rise in cases, according to Greek infectious disease expert, Haralambos Gogos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Piraeus Hosts Official Naming Ceremony of Silversea Cruises Newest Ship by GTP editing team 29 July 2021 by GTP editing team 29 July 2021 The port of Piraeus in Greece hosted the christening of the Silver Moon, the newest ship in the ultra-luxury fleet of Silversea Cruises. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Five Greek Municipalities Aim to Join EU’s ‘100 Climate Neutral Cities by 2030’ Venture by GTP editing team 29 July 2021 by GTP editing team 29 July 2021 Heraklion, Ioannina, Kalamata, Trikala and Kozani are looking to join the European Commission’s “100 Climate Neutral Cities by 2030” venture. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens’ Plaka District Cleaned From Graffiti by GTP editing team 29 July 2021 by GTP editing team 29 July 2021 The Municipality of Athens wrapped up a major cleanup operation and removed graffiti from the walls of buildings in the district of Plaka, near the Acropolis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Crete Continues to Invite Travelers to ‘Sense the Authentic’ by GTP editing team 29 July 2021 by GTP editing team 29 July 2021 The Region of Crete, through an ongoing campaign, continues to invite travelers to “sense” the island’s authenticity. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Ios May Be Greece’s Next Island to See Strict Covid-19 Measures by GTP editing team 28 July 2021 by GTP editing team 28 July 2021 Greece is considering to impose strict measures on Ios following an escalation of Covid-19 cases on the island. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail