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Thessaloniki Promotes its City Break Tourism Side to Foreign Travel Agents

Travel agents from Europe and the United States had the opportunity to get to know Thessaloniki as an attractive city break destination.

Aria Hotels: New Skylight Hotel on Syros Opening April 15

Aria Hotels is getting ready to open the doors of the Skylight, its new hotel on the Greek island of Syros.

Greek Village Soufli Partners with UN Tourism to Promote Women’s Empowerment

The village of Soufli in Greece has teamed up with the UN Tourism organization to support and promote women’s empowerment.

Athens Municipality Launches Competition to Make City Greener

The Municipality of Athens has announced a "green competition" for residents, aiming to make the Greek capital a more sustainable city.

Rhodes Forum: Travel and Tourism Commit to Achieving Sustainability Goals

Association representatives from Europe’s travel and tourism sector signed a landmark declaration aiming to tackle climate change.

Attica Region – China Agree to Join Forces in Tourism

The Attica Region agreed with the Embassy of China in Athens to set up a five-member working group that will oversee joint initiatives in tourism.

Rhodes Hoteliers Call for VAT Cutback in the Dodecanese Islands

Rhodes hoteliers are calling on Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis to reduce VAT for the Dodecanese islands to support growth.

L’Etape Greece by Tour de France Attracts 1,000 Cyclists to Ancient Olympia

More than 1,000 cyclists participated in the L'Étape Greece by Tour de France cycling race that took place in Ancient Olympia, Western Greece, for the second year in a row.

Athens Airport Sees March Passenger Traffic Jump 20% to 2 Million

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport in March increased by 20.1% to 2 million passengers, compared to 2023.

Marousi’s Multi-million-euro Casino & Hotel Project Moves to Next Phase

Athens suburb Marousi is set to become a tourist hub thanks to ‘Project Voria’ which includes a casino, a 5-star hotel, park area and shops.

Greek Tourism Minister Inaugurates New Mitsis Group Hotel in Piraeus

Greece's tourism minister inaugurated a new Mitsis Group hotel in Piraeus near the metro, shopping district, and cruise terminals.

Greece Aiming to Include Knossos on UNESCO’s World Heritage List

Greek authorities have taken action to include the world-famous site of Knossos on Crete on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

Athens Shines as the ‘Unknown Destination’ of SAS Campaign

Athens welcomed Scandinavian travelers as the secret destination of SAS airline's 'Destination Unknown' campaign.

Rodos Park Welcomes Guests to a World of Luxury and Culture

The historic luxury Rodos Park hotel on Rhodes has opened and is ready to create extraordinary moments for each and every one of its guests.

GNTO Promotes Greece’s Sports Tourism Through Running, Bike Events

Running events in Ilia and Chania, a bike festival in Athens and a sports robotics competition in Heraklion will take place in April under the auspices of the GNTO.

Greece Opens Visa Station on Rhodes to Facilitate Turkish Tourists

In order to facilitate tourists arriving from Turkey under a new visa-on-arrival scheme, Greek authorities opened a visa station on Rhodes.

South Aegean Islands: Early Bookings for Summer 2024 Show Double-digit Increase

The islands of the Cyclades and Dodecanese are expecting a good tourism season this year with pre-bookings already seeing double-digit growth.

Two Top Floors of Athens Hotel Blocking Acropolis View Shut Down

The Greek Tourism Ministry has sealed off the two top floors and the rooftop bar of Coco-Mat Athens BC which were blocking views to the Acropolis.

Green Transition in Greek Shipping to Start with Souda, Stylida Ports

The Greek Shipping Ministry is moving ahead with the green transition of the sector with Souda and Stylida port upgrades.

Micra Anglia Boutique Hotel on Andros Ready to Open for Summer Season

The 5-star Micra Anglia Boutique Hotel & Spa, located in the heart of the island of Andros, will open its doors on April 28 for the new summer season.