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Interview – Thanassis Papadimitriou: ‘L’ETAPE Greece Cycling Event can Boost Greek Tourism Brand’

Major events like the L’ETAPE Greece by Tour de France cycling race can strengthen Greece's tourism brand.

Olympia Forum IV Explores Sustainable Tourism Benefits for Greece

This year’s Olympia Forum IV focused on the benefits of sustainable tourism policies and development on local communities.

Cycling: L’Étape Greece by Tour de France 2024 Bike Race Announced for April

The second edition of the L'Étape Greece by Tour de France cycling race will take place on April 6, 2024, in Ancient Olympia.

Visa Sets Up Automatic Ticket Machines at Main Tourist Sites in Greece

Visa has installed automated ticket points at the Acropolis, Ancient Olympia, Epidaurus and the Archaeological Museum of Delphi.

Travel Bloggers Meet Western Greece at TBEX Europe 2023

Travel bloggers from all over the world, attending the TBEX Europe 2023 event in Kalamata, were informed on the diverse experiences offered in the Western Greece Region.

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.

Cyclists Get Ready for 1st L’Etape Greece by Tour de France in Ancient Olympia

More than 500 cyclists from across the globe will set off for the 1st L’Etape Greece by Tour de France from Ancient Olympia.

Western Greece: New Online Platform Promotes Ancient Olympia and Ilia

“Visit Olympia”, a new and innovative online travel guide that promotes the cultural offering of the wider region of the Peloponnese, has launched.

Ancient Olympia to Host First L’Etape Greece by Tour de France

Cyclists from across the globe will meet in Ancient Olympia in April for the first L’Etape Greece by Tour de France.

Greece Carrying Out Renovations, Upgrades for Cultural Monuments, Sites Worth €1bn

Greece is currently carrying out and planning upgrades for culture worth 1 billion euros, assisting the economy and regional development, according to Culture Minister Lina Medoni.

Free Entrance to Greek Museums, Sites on October 28 National Holiday

State-run museums, monuments and archaeological sites in Greece will offer free entrance to all on the ‘Ohi Day’ national public holiday on October 28.

France Prepares for 2024 Olympics with ‘Soil’ from Ancient Olympia

In the runup to the Paris Olympics 2024, representatives of France’s Terre de Jeux 2024 label visited the birthplace of the Olympic Games in Greece - Ancient Olympia - where they collected 2,024 grams of soil to transport to Paris as a symbolic gesture.

Ancient Olympia: Ministry Aims to Build Stronger Link Between Culture and Tourism

Strengthening the link between culture and tourism will bring added value to local communities and in turn boost the national economy, says Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni.

June Sports Tourism Events in Greece

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is supporting significant sports events taking place in Greece during June.

Western Greece Takes the Spotlight in New ‘Epic West’ Tourism Campaign

The tourism offerings of Western Greece take the spotlight in a new tourism campaign titled “Epic West” presented recently by regional authorities.

MSC Lirica Cruise Ship to Homeport in Piraeus for Summer 2022

MSC Cruises will deploy its MSC Lirica cruise ship to the Eastern Mediterranean market for the summer 2022 and homeport in Piraeus, Greece, during the entire season.

Ancient Olympia to Get Strategic Tourism Plan

Ancient Olympia will implement a set of innovative actions for the branding and promotion of its archaeological site.

Ancient Olympia and its Games Come to Life via AI Program

Ancient Olympia and the Olympic Games come to life thanks to a new digital revival project released by the Greek Culture Ministry and Microsoft.

Greece is Strengthening Link Between Culture and Tourism, Says Minister

Greece is slowly strengthening the connection between culture and tourism, managing this way to create “brands” for its tourism product, says Culture Minister Lina Mendoni.

Ancient Olympia Shows its Best Through New Promo Video

The Municipality of Ancient Olympia in Greece has created a new video that promotes the areas history, beauty and sites of interest.