The Greek government has ordered the closure of all the country’s year-round hotels, in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Covid-19: Greece Tourism Sector to Receive Financial Support
Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras has announced new measures to support Greece tourism in the wake of the impacts of COVID-19.
Greece’s March 25th Parades Cancelled Due to COVID-19
Greek regional governors and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis have decided to cancel the parades for the March 25 holiday.
SETE Calls for Emergency Measures Over Covid-19 Pandemic
The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has called on the Greek government to implement a series of COVID-19 related emergency measures.
The 2020 Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony Held in Ancient Olympia
The Olympic Flame lighting ceremony was held today in Olympia, Greece, without spectators due to coronavirus concerns.
GNTO Promotes Greek Isles Through Open Water Sports Tourism Events
The GNTO has announced its support to three major water sports competitions to take place in the summer of 2020.
Ministers, Airlines, Cruises, and COVID-19 Bean Counting
Tourism Minister Theoharis and Condor Airlines executives met in Berlin last week to discuss the impacts of the coronavirus and other issues.
Greek Tourism Minister Theoharis Addresses Coronavirus Effects
The Greek ministries of economy, development, and tourism are looking at measures to support business owners affected by Covid-19 outbreak.
Kythera Island Greece’s First Small Island for Via Ferrata Trail Network
According to the Kytherian Foundation for Culture & Development (KIPA), Kythera Island has become Greece’s first small island to develop a “via ferrata”, which is a special network of trails that combines hiking with canyoning and climbing. The news from GTP tells of Kakia Lagada becoming the first via ferrata route funded by KIPA. This trail was […]
Nominate An Unforgettable Woman to Tour Unforgettable Greece
Unforgettable Greece launches a competition for International Women’s Day on March 8th called “Unforgettable Woman.”
British Tourist Spending in Greece Way Up in 2019
According to data from Bank of Greece, British tourist spending was up 31.9 percent last year. Offseason travelers account for biggest rise.
Mykonos Island’s Ftelia Beach Club Named Best in the World
Condé Nast Traveler magazine has just named Ftelia Beach Club in Mykonos the best beach club in the world for 2020.