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European Commission Launches Smart Tourism Competitions for 2025

The European Commission is inviting Tourism destinations across Europe to submit their innovative practices of smart and sustainable tourism to become leading examples in European tourism.

ACI Europe Prioritizes Airport Assistance of People with Non-visible Disabilities

ACI Europe released the first-ever tool for airports on how to assist passengers with non-visible disabilities.

Greek Marinas Association Elects New Board, Stavros Katsikadis Re-elected as President

Stavros Katsikadis, CEO of LAMDA Flisvos Marina, was re-elected as the president of the Greek Marinas Association (GMA).

Greek Culture Ministry to Restore Damaged UNESCO-listed Monastery of Hosios Loukas

Greece will be actively restoring UNESCO-listed Hosios Loukas Monastery damaged by fire last August.

EU: Free Travel Pass for 36,000 Young People to Explore Europe

Applications are open for 36,000 young people to receive a free travel pass to explore Europe through the European Commission’s DiscoverEU action.

Greek Culture Ministry Launches Museum Certification Program in Epirus Region

The Greek Culture Ministry has initiated a pioneering pilot project to certify museums in the region of Epirus to preserve cultural heritage.

Rhodes: Archaeological Site of Filerimos Opens to the Public

The archaeological site of Filerimos on Rhodes is now open to the public following a 1.35-million-euro restoration.

Patmos First Dodecanese Island to Get Approval for Seaplane Flights

Patmos is the first Dodecanese island that received approval to operate seaplanes, according to Hellenic Seaplanes.

Crete: Cable Car to Make Diktaean Cave More Accessible

Crete’s Diktaean Cave, believed to be the birthplace of Zeus, will be equipped with a cable car to make it fully accessible.

Western Greece Region Adds Wheelchair-friendly Ramps to 7 Beaches

Seven beaches in the Region of Western Greece this summer became wheelchair-friendly.

Acropolis Visitor Zones Go into Effect in September

Special visitor zones aimed at easing tourist traffic to the Acropolis in Athens are set to go into effect on September 4.

Greek Ministry Prioritizes Monemvasia’s Cultural Development Projects

The Greek Culture Ministry is looking to accelerate three major cultural projects in Monemvasia, Peloponnese.

Greece to Launch Hourly Visitor Zones at the Acropolis

In efforts to safeguard the Acropolis, Greek authorities will test run an hourly zone plan aimed at easing visitor traffic.

New Visitor Zones to Ease Tourist Traffic at the Acropolis

Greece’s culture minister said visitor zones aimed at reducing waiting times to enter the Acropolis will soon take effect.

Athens Airport Receives ACI Europe ‘Best’ Award for Resilience and Sustainability

Athens International Airport’s operational resilience and bold corporate sustainability strategy led to a big win at ACI Europe’s Best Airport Awards 2023.

Attica Region Comes Closer to Arabian Market at ATM 2023 Expo

The Region of Attica introduced its various tourism destinations and unique travel experiences to the Middle Eastern market during the recent Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai 2023.

EU Launches Competitions for European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism 2024

The European Commission has launched competitions for the 2024 European Capital of Smart Tourism and European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism.

Greece Allows Pets in Specific Archaeological Sites Under New Guidelines

Under specific conditions, people can now visit select archaeological sites in Greece accompanied by their pets.

30 Archaeological Sites in Greece to be Connected by ‘Culture Avenues’ Program

Greece's "Culture Avenues" program connects 30 archaeological sites via 3 road networks to promote sustainable cultural tourism.

Athens Unites: 200+ Groups for Civil Society Festival

Athens' Serafeio complex will host the first-ever Civil Society Festival, uniting over 200 organizations under 7 themes to promote solidarity and understanding.