Panos Thomakos
A 5% and 11% increase was recorded in international arrivals and domestic arrivals, respectively, at Heraklion Airport in June 2025 compared to the corresponding [...]
A Joint Ministerial Decision (JMD) now clearly defines the content and notification process required for the start of operation of tourist accommodations in the [...]
This year's stop of Sympossio Greek Gourmet Touring in Edinburgh has concluded, marking the end of the 2025 series of events. The initiative, the [...]
The need for coordinated action and a common vision between the State, Local Government and the business world to ensure the sustainability of Greek [...]
The new dynamic of the coastal zone of Attica as a high-value tourist and investment asset The Athenian Riviera, the coastal front of Attica that [...]
The short-term rental market in Greece is emerging as a particularly attractive investment, as its returns, especially on the Greek islands, are impressive. According to [...]
The acquisition of the three hotel units in Halkidiki from Goldman Sachs Asset Management by the Sani/Ikos Group, which Tornos News wrote about this [...]
Based on provisional data by the Bank of Greece, the balance of travel services in December 2024 showed a surplus of €149.9 million, up [...]
There is a very high (category 4) fire risk on Sunday for the region of Attica, the region of Central Greece (especially Viotia, the [...]
The government "will not exempt anyone" from inspections to ensure that beach bars and related food facilities are following regulations and not blocking the [...]
Author

Editor of Tornos News international platform www.tornosnews.com
He was educated at Athens College, Phillips Exeter Academy, New College of the University of South Florida and Athens University. He worked for 33 years as a reporter, editor, columnist and editor-in-chief at various Greek and English language national political, financial and tourism daily and periodical newspapers, magazines and portals including Athens News, Mesimvrini, Status, Isotimia, Ependytis, Ethnos, Eleftheros Typos, Diners World Travel and www.e-typos.com.
He has also appeared as news anchorman and commentator for Mega Channel and Satellite Business Channel TV stations for 10 consecutive years and served as Press Office Director for the Ministry of Interior and the National Organization for Small and Middle Sized Enterprises (EOMMEX).
He has been a member of the Daily Athens Newspaper Journalists Union (ESIEA) since 1990.