Greece vacation

Greece Let’s the Music Play Again for Summer 2021 Visitors

Greece Deputy Minister for Civil Protection & Crisis Management Nikos Hardalias says music now allowed at many cafes and restaurants.

2021-05-13 by Phil Butler

The reopening of Greece to travelers has brought praise from economists and the WTTC, but on Crete leaders say the people have been let down.

2021-05-10 by Phil Butler

Is Greece’s tourism restart about to be the biggest flop in history, or will last-minute bookings rescue the COVID stricken economy?

The Greece tourism seasons restart is still on despite Britain labeling the country an “amber” risk destination. Beaches are already open.

Greek Secretary-General for Trade and Consumer Protection has announced that Greece’s organized beaches will open on May 15th.

On May 3rd, the day after Orthodox Easter, the lenient lockdown aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19 in Greece will essentially end.

2021-03-24 by Phil Butler

The pandemic has caused paradigm shifts in many industries. Here in Greece, hospitality businesses are rethinking guest expectations.

2021-02-16 by Phil Butler

EU officials are skeptical of the latest Greece-Israel travel pact that allows vaccine certified travelers.

American travelers are keen to visit Greece once the pandemic crisis is over. With safety as a priority, Greece is the top European pick.

Greece has now reopened its borders to Russian travelers, but only under certain conditions

Tripadvisor has released the “Best of the Best” hotels based on pre-pandemic traveler reviews. Greece hotels feature prominently on the list.

Greek authorities have announced the extension of Covid-19 measures on organized beaches through to the end of July.

Greece’s Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis announced this past week that Greece may be ready to welcome British travelers by mid-July.

Patmos’ Joanna Hotel in Grikos is now welcoming guests for the summer 2020.

Starting July 15th, Greece will be welcoming direct flights from the United Kingdom, and Sweden, according to an announcement from Athens.