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Zakynthos Airport Zakynthos Airport is an international airport serving hundreds of thousands of tourists each year but it wasn’t always an international hub for holiday travel. Originally the site was an old lake in part of the Zakynthos plains, used for farming, with no plane in sight. Located to the …

In the last week the Greek Minister of Tourism, Vassilis Kikilias met with his Romanian counterpart to discuss welcoming more Romanian tourists to Greece this summer. This meeting was part of a wider tour to discuss promoting Greece to specific countries in the hope of welcoming new tourists. Greece has …

This week Thomas Cook’s CEO, Alan French announced that Greece is not only selling well, but the sales currently make up 30% of their bookings for 2022. Speaking to the press Mr French said “Currently 30 per cent of our bookings are for Greece, while bookings for some popular Greek …

In a recent article, the website The Travel suggests that Mykonos isn’t the only Greek island to visit this summer, however popular it may be. They recommend ten other Greek islands that aren’t to be missed, noting the major highlights for potential visitors. The locations are: Anafi Ikaria Kalmynos Kefalonia …

The UK Press is reporting that Mediterranean bars, clubs, and restaurants are struggling to find summer workers for the 2022 season. New post-Brexit employment rules are causing the issues as the rules for UK visitors and workers to the EU have changed. For many, a trip to work in a …

We know there has been a lot of confusion about the passport rules for UK travellers, so this short post should help clarify the current rules. The UK government website has guidance saying that passports must meet two specific requirements for anyone who is planning to visit a country in …

During the Covid Pandemic, the Greek summer seasons of 2020 and 2021 were hit hard. The number of travellers to the island significantly dropped, either because people couldn’t travel due to illness, or because they chose to stay at home. This month the German TV programme Tagesschau.de declared Greece will …

A recent study by Uswitch.com looked at the benefits of nature and spending time outdoors and in nature itself and the effects, it has. The study focussed on Europe and its many destinations, with stunning natural environments. The research looked at what each country had against specific parameters such as …

Who are we and what is a typical day like? Zakynthos Informer is a team of dedicated volunteers, who spend their time highlighting the beauty, traditions, and tourist highlights of the island to anyone who wants to know more. Many of our members have been supporting us since the start …

After holding an event in Thessaloniki in early April about the tourism industry, the Greek National Tourism Organisation held the second event in Athens on the 29th of April called Choose Greece 2022 – The Greek Regional Hospitality Plan. This second important event was attended by mayors, regional governors and tourism …