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Austrian Holidaymakers Picking Greece Again this Year

Austrian travelers are choosing Greece again this year with prebookings already marking double-digit increases.

Dodekanisos Seaways Aims to Add More North Aegean Islands to Ferry Schedule

Dodekanisos Seaways will include the North Aegean Islands in its ferry schedule after North Aegean Region's request.

Chios Hoteliers Association Announces New President

The Chios Hoteliers Association announced its new Board of Directors following elections that took place among its members.

Greece Counting on Fast-track Visa to Attract More Tourists from Turkey

The North Aegean Region islands are expecting a new fast-track visa program for Turkish nationals to boost tourist flows.

New Fast-track Visa for Turkish Travelers to 10 Greek Islands

Travelers from Turkey will be able to visit 10 Greek islands with a fast-track 7-day visa.

Samos, Chios and Lesvos to Star in Popular Polish TV Show

The Greek islands of Samos, Chios and Lesvos will shine on a popular Polish TV show in late October.

SKY express, Olympic Air Get Contracts for Remote Greek Destination Air Routes

SKY express and Olympic Air were announced contractors for six state-subsidized air routes to remote destinations in Greece until 2027.

Chios Island Secures €500,000 in Funding for Tourism Promotion

The Greek island of Chios has secured half a million euros in funding for international tourism promotion.

Chios Archaeological Museum Set to Expand, Get Upgrade

The Greek Culture Ministry has announced the expansion and upgrade of the archaeological museum on the Greek island of Chios.

Tourism for All: Alternative Destinations in Greece See Rise of Domestic Tourists

Greece’s alternative destinations in 2022 saw a boost in Greek visitors thanks to the “Tourism for All” subsidy program for domestic holidays.

GNTO Puts Greek Culture on the Calendar in September

The GNTO is supporting three cultural events that will take place in Athens and on the islands of Corfu and Chios in September.

Seajets Links Thessaloniki with Limnos and Lesvos

Seajets, on July 12 will start its itineraries from the port of Thessaloniki to the islands of Limnos and Lesvos in the Aegean sea.

Greece Announces Culture Projects on North Aegean Islands Worth €6.2m

Cultural projects budgeted at 6.28 million euros will soon be carried out on the Greek islands of Chios, Lesvos, Limnos and Agios Efstratios.

Chios Island Receives ‘Bike Friendly’ Certification

The Greek island of Chios has been certified as a ‘Bike Friendly Destination’ by NatTour, a nonprofit organization that promotes sustainable tourism practices.

Chios Hoteliers Association Announces New Board of Directors

Greek hotelier Antigoni Maistrali was re-elected president of the Chios Hoteliers Association.

UK Media Shines Spotlight on Greek Travel Destinations

Leading UK travel magazines and newspapers are shining the spotlight on Greek destinations as British travelers rush to book their holidays this summer.

Parliament Approves Permanent VAT Reduction for 5 Greek Islands

Greek parliament has approved a permanent reduction by 30 percent in VAT applicable to five Eastern Aegean islands.

Almiriki Hotel Apartments: Open for Unforgettable Summer Holidays on Chios

Almiriki Hotel Apartments, a family-owned hospitality property on the island of Chios, has reopened its doors to offer unforgettable summer holidays.

GNTO Holding Webinars to Promote Greece to Foreign Tourism Professionals

The GNTO is promoting Greek destinations to foreign tourism professionals through webinars held on its ‘Link to Greece’ platform.

Greek Orthodox Easter: A Mystical Experience

Greek Easter is a unique spiritual experience that coincides with the coming of spring.