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Grevena Shortlisted for European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism 2024 Title

Grevena in Western Macedonia, northern Greece, has been shortlisted for the European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism 2024 title.

Thessaly Submits Application to UNESCO for Meteora-Pyli to Get Global Geopark Status

The Region of Thessaly has submitted a nomination file to UNESCO for the municipalities of Meteora and Pyli to be recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark.

Greece’s Vasilitsa Ski Center is Cheapest in Europe, Says Survey

The ski center located in Vasilitsa, Northern Greece, was named Europe’s Cheapest Ski Center in a recent survey by Holidu.

EDEN 2023: Two Greek Cities on ‘European Destination of Excellence’ Shortlist

Two Greek cities, Grevena and Trikala, are shortlisted for the European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) 2023 competition, which rewards the best achievements in sustainable tourism and green transition practices.

UNESCO Adds Greece’s Grevena-Kozani Geopark to its Network

The Grevena - Kozani Geopark, home to the oldest rock formations found in Greece, has been added by UNESCO to its international network of geoparks.

The Telegraph Reveals 10 Places in Greece that Will Surprise Travelers

British daily newspaper The Telegraph reveals some of Greece's most distinctive destinations that will surprise travelers seeking for more than just sea & sun.

Spyrou Philoxenia Adds Hotels in Grevena and Halkida to Portfolio

Hotel management company Spyrou Philoxenia has added two new hotels to its portfolio, located in Grevena, northern Greece, and Halkida on Evia.

Greece to Promote its ‘Hidden Treasures’ through EU ‘EDEN’ Project

Greece is exploring ways to promote its "destinations of excellence" and sustainable tourism through the European Commission’s “European Destinations of Excellence” (EDEN) project.
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Western Macedonia Promoted To Ukrainian Travel Agents

Travel agents from the Ukraine recently experienced the culture, monuments, archaeological sites, nature, products, flavors and the Greek hospitality during a familiarization tour of the region of Western Macedonia and specifically to the prefectures of Kozani, Florina, Kastoria...

Grevena Goes Online

Prefect of Grevena Dimosthenis Kouptsidis recently presented the new website of the prefecture authority of Grevena.

Grevena and Pindos Join LIFE

The prefect of Grevena, Dimosthenis Kouptsidis, recently signed the "grant agreement" for the Pindos-Grevena project, which entered the European Union's LIFE program and will be implemented throughout the Grevena prefecture from 2009 to 2011.

Western Macedonia: A Four Season Destination

A recent familiarization tour of the region of Western Macedonia and specifically to the prefectures of Kozani, Florina, Kastoria and Grevena, brought journalists and travel agents closer to the advantages that makes this a worthwhile all-year-round destination.

Grevena Prefecture Chosen for EDEN

The tourism development ministry announced the prefectural administration of Grevena is the tourism destination that was chosen to represent Greece in the European Commission's pilot project "European Destinations of Excellence" (EDEN) with the theme "tourism and local intangible...

New Possibilities for Greece’s Ecotourism Sector

A step taken last month by the Greek government opens new possibilities for the country's Ecotourism sector. Ecotourism, a sub-category of sustainable tourism, is considered the fastest growing market in the tourism industry, according to the World Tourism Organization, with an...