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Flisvos Marina Best Practices Win Over Global Yachting Fans

Greece’s Flisvos Marina becomes a top mega yachting destination thanks to the implementation of a set of best practices.

Greece Sees Yachting as Powerful Tool for Economic Growth

Greece has all the features that make it one of the most attractive destinations for yachting in Europe, according to the Tourism Ministry.

D-Marin Awarded Management of Pylos Marina in Greece

D-Marin – TEMES have been awarded the 40-year right to operate the Pylos marina in Messinia, Greece.

EPEST: New Board of Directors for Greece’s Professional Yacht Owners Association

The Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association (EPEST) has elected a new Board of Directors for a three-year mandate.

Blue Flag: Greece 2nd in the World for its Clean Beaches

Greece is second in the world on the 2022 Blue Flag quality award list with 581 beaches, 15 marinas and 6 recreational boats receiving the prestigious eco-label.

Corfu Mega-yacht Marina Tender Launches

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund has launched a tender process for the development of a mega-yachts marina on the Greek island of Corfu.

Strategy for Development of Greece’s Marinas in Final Stage

A national strategy for the development of marinas in Greece is in its final stage, according to the Tourism Ministry.

New Study Reveals Greek Marinas €2.8 Billion Potential

Greece stands to gain 2.8 billion euros in the next decade if it taps into the potential of its marinas, according to a study presented by diaNEOsis.

Corfu’s Gouvia Marina Operating Company Gets Extended Lease Deal

The concessionaire operating the Gouvia Marina on the island of Corfu was granted a 15-year extension of its lease deal by Greece’s Public Properties Company (​ETAD).

Strategies for Greece’s Marinas, Health Tourism Among Ministry’s Priorities

Greece's 10-year tourism plan, which is currently under preparation, includes special strategies for the development of marinas and health tourism.

Vernicos Yachts Marks 45 Years with Call for Marine Tourism Development

Vernicos Yachts recently celebrated 45 years of activity with the company's president, George Vernicos, calling for actions that must be taken for Greece to maintain its leading role in marine tourism.

Chios Marina Gets Green Light, Ready for Overhaul

An upgraded and modernized marina is set to operate on Chios after the finalization of a concession agreement awarded to Marina Chios SA.

Greek Marinas Have Great Potential to Boost Tourist Arrivals and Jobs – Study

Greece's marinas could largely contribute to the further development of the country's economy and tourism but still remain largely untapped, according to a study by the Greek Marinas Association.

Chios Marina Concession Deal Signed

Marina Chios SA will for the next 40 years manage the marina on the island of Chios after the concession agreement was recently signed.

Greece’s Blue Flag Success Highlights Importance of Sustainable Tourism

The Blue Flag program fosters environmental awareness and promotes Greek tourism, according to Greece's new Tourism Minister Thanasis Theocharopoulos.

Greece No. 2 on Global ‘Blue Flag’ List with 515 High Quality Beaches

Greece is once again second in the world on the Blue Flag quality award list for beaches, marinas and sustainable tourism boats.

Messolongi Marina Project One Step Closer to Completion

A marina project in the Greek town of Messolonghi, is moving ahead, after revisions made to the spatial planning and environmental terms.

Greece to Launch Tender for the Lease of Mykonos, Rhodes Marinas

Greece’s public assets fund will announce tenders for the long-term lease of marinas on Mykonos and Rhodes, which will include a series of activities and the potential for commercial use.

Investor Scheme Announced for Management of Chios Marina

Greece’s assets fund TAIPED has awarded the 40-year concession of the Chios Marina to an investor scheme, accepting the entity’s improved 6.2-million-euro offer.

Tourism Minister Paves Way for Development of Alimos, Chios Marinas

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura is setting the tourist development of the Alimos and Chios marinas into motion after announcing the issue of the relevant presidential decrees.
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