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Mykonos Airport to Take Name of Greek Revolutionary Heroine

The airport on the Greek island of Mykonos will be renamed to “Manto Mavrogenous” in honor of the heroine of the Greek War of Independence, the Greek Transport Ministry has announced.

Athens and Thessaloniki Among Most Affordable City Break Destinations in Europe

A new study has found that the Greek cities of Athens and Thessaloniki are among the most affordable city break destinations in Europe.

Kos Island Awarded ‘Bike Friendly’ Seal

The Dodecanese island of Kos has received “Bike Friendly” certification, making it one more Greek destination to integrate cycling activities into its tourism offerings.

Stronger Tourism to Athens Top Ministry Priority

The increasing number of new direct flights to Greece and the launch of homeporting operations by major cruise companies are expected to boost tourism activity in Athens.

Crete’s New Chania Archaeological Museum Opens to the Public

The new Chania Archaeological Museum on the Greek island of Crete recently opened its doors featuring more than 3,500 artefacts, 1,000 of which for the first time.

Historic ‘Hotel Leros’ to be Revamped into Cultural Venue

The historic ‘Hotel Leros’ on the Greek island of Leros will be redeveloped into a multi-purpose cultural space after being approved for funding.

Thessaloniki Ready to ‘Connect’ with European Tourism Markets in May

The CΟΝΝΕCT Tourism & Travel Event 2022, organized to promote Thessaloniki and the wider region to the international MICE market, will take place in May.

Two Greek Hotels Make Travel + Leisure’s Best List for 2022

Two Greek hotels - the Kālesma Mykonos and The Rooster - are included on Travel + Leisure’s ‘Best New Hotels in the World’ list for 2022.

Athens and Boston to Foster ‘Sister City’ Bond

Athens will enter a ‘sister city’ partnership with Boston in the US after the mayors of both cities agreed to further strengthen ties and work together for the promotion of tourism.

Kalamata’s Castle Gets New Lighting and is Made Accessible to All

People planning to visit the historic castle of Kalamata should get ready for a new experience following the monument’s further upgrade.

‘This is Athens City Festival’ Opens in May

Athens in May will host a city festival featuring exhibitions, gastronomy events, entertainment events and outdoor activities!

Four Greek Beaches Among Europe’s Best for 2022

Beaches on the Greek islands of Lichadonisia, Crete, Lefkada and Astypalea are among Europe’s best for 2022, according to the European Best Destinations (EBD) organization.

Survey: Travelers Give Athens High Rating for Hotels, Restaurants, Nightlife

Athens, Greece, tops the list of the highest-rated destinations based on travelers’ preferences that was released by Money.co.uk.

Rethymno Encourages Cycling as Part of ‘Bike Friendly Days’ Event

The city of Rethymno on the Greek island of Crete will hold its first “Bike Friendly Days” event during April 26-30.

Western Greece: Kalavryta Opens New Digital Mobile Museum

Regional authorities in Western Greece have launched a digital mobile museum in the town of Kalavryta to promote the destination’s history and culture.

Survey: Kalamata, Kefalonia, Mykonos in Top 20 Best Cities in the World for Scenic Drives

The Greek city of Kalamata and the islands of Kefalonia and Mykonos are among the top 20 “Best Destinations for Scenic Driving around the World”, says a survey by DiscoverCars.

Greece Aims to Re-open Famous Corinth Canal in Summer

The Greek Development & Investments Ministry expects to see the Corinth Canal open in July after the completion of upgrade works worth 30.6 million euros.

ATHENA International Olive Oil Competition Taking Place in Sitia, Crete

The coastal city of Sitia on the island of Crete is hosting the ATHENA International Olive Oil Competition 2022, which will recognize some of the world’s best olive oil producers.

TUI Moving Full Speed Ahead for Greek Summer

Leisure travel giant TUI Group is moving full speed ahead with plans to bring more than 3 million visitors to Greece this year.

Cyclades Islands See Increase in Ferry Arrivals in 2021

Ferry arrivals to the Cyclades islands showed signs of recovery during the third quarter of 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, according to data by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).