News from the 66th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission of Europe reveals the big lie, that anyone in Athens cares about sustainability.
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UNWTO Has Confidence Sagging Tourism Numbers Will Rise
The UNWTO Confidence Index reveals signs there is an incremental increase in confidence traveler numbers will grow in 2021.
Greek Official Confirms Island Vaccination Plan Was About Economics
Greece now readily admit that the “Blue Freedom” island vaccination plan to help cruise companies. The sad thing is, nobody seems to care.
Kos Island’s Neptune Hotels Opens with Expanded Services
Kos Island’s Neptune Hotels Resort, Convention Centre & Spa has reopened with upgraded amenities and safety protocols for 2021.
Egypt Counting on Russian Tourists to Help Tourism Recover
Egyptian tourism officials are optimistic about more visitors in 2021. Officials hope Russian tourists will power a recovery of the sector.
Greece In Prayer Mode Over 2021 Tourism Dice Roll
The reality of Greece’s 2021 tourism restart begins to sink in. Chances are, this season will end up no better than 2020.
Koutsounari Traditional Cottages: A Tripadvisor Traveler’s Choice Gem
One of southern Crete’s most enchanting stays, Koutsounari Traditional Cottages was just named a 2021 Travelers Choice Award winner.
Santorini Sky Presents Sky Dome: A Pimple of a Marketing Idea
A rough review of a new Santorini project that simply got too much positive press. Santorini Sky’s new Sky Dome is a blemish on the island.
Greece Ends SMS COVID Lockdown System May 14th
Greece’s Development & Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis says the text message (SMS) COVID lockdown requirement will end as of May 15.
Kalymnos Goes Back Into Lockdown Mode Days Before Tourism Opening
Athens has announced reverting to lockdown measures for Kalymnos Island just days before a general reopening of tourism.
Israel to Reopen for Tourism This Month With Promotion Campaign
Israel has announced its reopening to vaccinated tourists starting at the end of May in conjunction with a major PR campaign.
Trivago Collaborates with TUI to Offer New Activities Feature
Travelers Will Have Access to more than 55,000 Experiences in over 100 Countries via a new Trivago feature powered by TUI.