Year: 2022

For a Greek Vacation Without the Crowds, Head to the Quiet Islands of Paxoi

Greek beach vacation, head to sunny Paxos, the smallest island in the Ionian Sea.

Six Greek Islands that are Perfect Destinations for couples

A great way to shake off that feeling, and to rekindle the romance, is to book a cruise vacation to an exotic Greek island destination. Greece is known for its combination of natural beauty and singular culture, and its islands are some of the most romantic places on Earth.

Today Greece Lifts Passenger Locator Form Requirement for All Travellers

Starting from March 15, international arrivals at Greek airports will not be required to present a Passenger Locator Form (PLF), which prior to this notam was a mandatory document for travellers to board on their flights to the Hellenic Republic. According to a press release issued by the Greek Aviation Service (CAA), in addition to […]

Greece to Facilitate Entry Requirements for Arrivals From UK

Travelers from the United Kingdom planning to enter the Hellenic Republic will no longer be subject to Passenger Locator Form (PLF) requirement, ahead of the Easter Holidays, authorities in Greece have announced. Authorities in Greece have confirmed that all Britons who have completed their immunisation process against the virus will be required to present valid […]

Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias

Greek Tourism Industry Resilient Despite Russia-Ukraine Crisis

Greece’s tourism industry is resilient and will deal with the repercussions of the Russia-Ukraine war as it did with the Covid-19 crisis, said Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. In an interview to Open TV, Kikilias said Greek society had managed to overcome the pandemic and was ready to face the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war. We will manage again with seriousness to support […]

Ferry services resume between Turkey and Greece

It has been nearly two years since the last ferry ran from Bodrum to Kos before closing indefinitely due to pandemic precautions. I know this because my mom and a group of her friends were on the last boat that made the trip and they even had to quarantine afterward because of it. For those […]

Greek tourism to feel the heat from war between Ukraine & Russia

The local tourism industry is trying to map out the possible consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the sector in Greece. “It is too early to make any safe statements today over the consequences on tourism. It will all be assessed in the coming weeks,” said the president of the Greek Tourism Confederation […]

Boutique Cruising the Greek Islands

It comes as a surprise that anyone would ever dream of starting a new cruise venture considering the pandemic challenges faced by existing cruise lines, but Greece based Elixir Boutique Cruises has done just that. The company’s 25 cabin Elysium, is capturing the hearts of intrepid travelers on journeys of discovery visiting ancient mythical sites, […]

Mandarin Oriental Will Open Its First Greek Hotel Along the Mediterranean Coast in 2023

The 99-room beachfront resort will be located in a luxury development in the Peloponnese region. For the jetsetting traveler, vacations in Greece often mean a couple weeks on either Mykonos or Santorini. As a result, escaping to those islands can feel less like a getaway and more like a convention, depending on when you book a ticket. Come next spring, […]

High Tourist Demand Could Propel Greece ETF Higher

With the global vaccination effort continuing, travel and tourism are starting to return, which should give some emerging economies like Greece life. At the same time, the Global X MSCI Greece ETF (GREK) should see strength. Per a Reuters report, Greece’s tourism minister predicted that an uptick in tourist visits will begin in March. Obviously, COVID-19 put […]