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Athens Working to Keep Tourists Longer in the City

Keeping tourists in Athens for longer stays is a top priority for Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis, who is expecting the Greek capital to beat pre-pandemic 2019 tourist arrival levels this year.

T+L: Greece has 3 of the World’s Best Islands for 2022

The readers of Travel + Leisure (T+L) placed the Greek islands of Milos, Paros and Crete among the “25 Best Islands in the World” for 2022.

Epigraphic Museum to Open in Argos

An Epigraphic Museum will open its doors in the coming years in the city of Argos in the Peloponnese.

Luxury Dining Brand ‘BILLIONAIRE’ Opening on Mykonos in Greece

BILLIONAIRE, the luxury dining brand founded by Formula 1 legend Flavio Briatore, promises “electrifying” dinner shows and high-energy clubbing on the island of Mykonos in Greece.

Kos Island to Host ‘World Food Gift Challenge 2023’ Gastronomy Event

The Greek island of Kos next year will be the host destination of the 4th World Food Gift Challenge, the annual gastronomy event organized by the IGCAT.

Crete to ‘Star’ in Greece’s Upcoming Campaign for Sustainable Tourism

Greece’s next tourism campaign, which will be sustainability-focused, will center around the island of Crete in its first phase.

Thessaloniki on TIME’s List of ‘World’s Greatest Places’ for 2022

TIME magazine has included the Greek city of Thessaloniki on its list of “The World’s Greatest Places” for 2022.

Thessaloniki Promotes its Stories and Flavours in London Underground Stations

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization is inviting UK travelers to visit the northern Greek city through a new campaign running in London’s underground transport system.

New Video Promotes Attica’s Cultural Tourism Options

The Region of Attica has released a new video that promotes the cultural tourism options of its destinations to international travelers.

GNTO to Showcase Mani Through its History, Culture, Food

The GNTO is looking to establish the region of Mani into a leading tourism destination with a focus on culture, gastronomy and history.

Athens’ New App Gives Info for City’s Cultural Events, Venues

The Municipality of Athens has launched a new application to provide residents and visitors with information on cultural events taking place in the Greek capital.

The New York Times Highlights Athens’ Creativity in Hospitality, Gastronomy, Art

Athens' new hotels, restaurants and art venues are highlighted in an article published recently in the online edition of the The New York Times.

Greek Tourism Ministry Aims to Rebrand ‘Byzantine Lady’ Kastoria

The Greek Tourism Ministry has announced plans to rebrand the lake-side town of Kastoria and promote it as a key tourist destination in Western Macedonia.

Amanzoe Resort Stops Operations Due to Fire Damage

Luxury Amanzoe resort in Porto Heli, Peloponnese, announced that it had suspended operations after a fire in the area this week, caused damages.

Renovated Milos Archaeological Museum Opens to the Public

The Archaeological Museum of Milos has opened its doors to the public, following renovation work.

Greece’s Brand Name Stronger Than Ever

Greece's brand name is stronger than ever and Athens is making a comeback, said Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias, adding that efforts were paying off.

Fyli, Athens Aiming to Become an Alternative Tourism Destination

Developing Fyli in Athens, into an alternative tourism destination was the focus of a meeting between GNTO President Angela Gerekou and Fyli Mayor Christos Pappas.

Greece May Reconsider Mask Rule as Covid-19 Cases Spike

Greek health experts may be bringing the mask rule back into effect as the number of Covid-19 cases spike and the viral load increases.

June Tourist Traffic to South Aegean Islands Up by 13% Over 2019

Greece’s South Aegean Region, which includes popular islands such as Rhodes, Kos, Santorini, Mykonos and Karpathos, exceeded pre-Covid-19 levels in June by 13%.

LSE Study Helps Athens Policymakers Create Better City

A study by the London School of Economics (LSE) has been released to help the city of Athens become more resilient, friendly and accessible to all.