Three Greek beaches make Tripadvisor’s top 10 Europe beaches. Germany’s Bild Newspaper says their all destinctively Greek-like.
Eastern Europe
Greece to Accept UK and Sweden Flights Starting July 15
Starting July 15th, Greece will be welcoming direct flights from the United Kingdom, and Sweden, according to an announcement from Athens.
Greece’s Regional Airports Ready for International Travelers
Greece’s 18 regional airports are now prepared to welcome international travelers. According to the news, airports have taken all necessary measures and precautions to protect the health and safety of visitors, staff, and locals.
Crisis Management Minister Hardialias Checks COVID Preparedness
Crises Management Minister Nikos Hardialias visited Corfu airport last week on a continuing tour or regional airport hubs.
US and Eight Other Countries Still Part of Greece COVID-19 Travel Ban
The US and Eight other countries are still on a travel ban list due to a bad COVID-19 record.
SETE Chief & Greek PM Agree: Greece Needs “Mature” Tourism Strategy
Greece’s PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and SETE President Yiannis Retsos discussed creating a 10-year strategic tourism development plan.
TUI’s CEO Friedrich Joussen Pokes a Nose Out After Months of Lockdown
TUI CEO Friedrich Joussen calls Greece, Cyprus, Croatia, Bulgaria, Spain, Austria, and Denmark “well prepared” for the summer 2020.
Greece’s Prime Minister Invites Dozens of StaEllinika Kids to Immersive Greece Experience
Kyriakos Mitsotakis has invited children from all over the world learning the Greek language to visit the country in the Summer of 2021.
Study Reveals Greece Still Slow to Regulate Short-term Rentals
An Ernst & Young (EY) shows Greece is one EU country slow to implement regulations for short-term rental properties.
Santorini Will Set Up First-Ever DMO in Greece
This week, the South Aegean Region Governor George Hadzimarkos announced the establishment of the first-ever Greek DMO for Santorini.
An Ernst & Young Report Reveals a Horrible 2020 Greek Tourism Outlook
An Ernst & Young report estimates that the Greek tourism sector will lose €10 billion euros in 2020 on account of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Greece and Israel Aim for Tourism Reboot by August 1st
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis made his first trip abroad since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.