Costa Cruises updates COVID-19 health protocols

Costa Cruises has updated its COVID-19 health protocols and procedures, including requirements for vaccinations and pre-cruise testing. The changes will go into effect for cruises departing on or after October 8, 2022. Under the simplified procedures, ...

Thailand and Greece travel agenda

Thailand and Greece (the Hellenic Republic) are in talks to rebuild and further grow mutual tourism between the two countries. Thailand and Greece travel agenda

Azamara Starts Summer With Mediterranean Cruises

Azamara Starts Summer With Mediterranean Cruises -

With Azamara Journey returning to sail today, the fleet’s four ships are all sailing the high seas Azamara, the upmarket cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences, is excited to announce that its entire fleet of four ships has officially returned to the high seas. The entire fleet welcomes guests onboard with country-intensive itineraries, immersive […]

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InterContinental brand to debut in Crete

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has announced the signing of InterContinental Resort Crete – marking the luxury brand’s debut on the Greek island.

Greece removes all COVID-19 entry rules

All travellers can now enter Greece without having to provide COVID-19 proof – a vaccination, recovery, or test certificate – upon their arrival

The Best Student-Friendly Countries to Visit

The Best Student-Friendly Countries to Visit - Modern students have all opportunities today to quench their wanderlust. Besides, many of them can easily afford it, and more and more young people prefer to combine their study and work to save up money o...

Greece lifts COVID restrictions for summer travellers

Greece said that pandemic restrictions such as mask-wearing indoors and COVID certificates will be lifted throughout the summer tourism period and authorities will consider reinstating them in September

Norwegian’s Meet the Winemaker set to debut in Europe

The 2022 season of the Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) Meet the Winemaker series is back by popular demand, with an exciting line-up scheduled for its sixth year

Greece to open tourist season on 1 March

Starting from next month, Greece will officially open its doors to international tourists, as the Minister of Tourism, Vassilis Kikilias, has said that the Hellenic Republic’s tourist season will start on March 1

Greece extends entry rules for international travellers until 24 January

Greek authorities have decided to extend their entry rules imposed against all travellers for another two weeks and this was announced by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Greece

Passenger traffic in Greece picks up 75% in November

The passenger traffic in Greece has increased by 344.2 per cent, in addition to international arrivals, which have surged by 524.7 per cent in November 2021 compared to the corresponding time in 2020

Greece lifts travel restrictions for Indian travellers

Limited categories of visitors are now allowed to enter Greece, including citizens of the EU & Schengen Area countries as well as residents of a limited number of third countries, including residents of India

Oman and Greece sign visa waiver deal

Oman and Greece have signed an agreement on mutual visa waiver for holders of diplomatic, special and service passports between the Sultanate and Greece

European tourism leaders meet in Athens to restart travel

European members of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) have met in Athens to advance the safe and sustainable restart of tourism across the region

Greece gears up to receive vaccinated and COVID-negative tourists from May

People who are vaccinated against COVID-19, have antibodies or test negative can travel to Greece this summer