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Volotea Resumes Operations from Athens

Volotea has resumed operations from its base at Athens Airport, which had remained closed for several months due to global Covid-19 travel restrictions.

GNTO Supports Greek Sports and Gastronomy Tourism Events

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) this summer is supporting sports and gastronomy events taking place in popular Greek destinations.

WTA 2021: Athens Nominated for Title of Europe’s Leading City Break Destination

Athens is in the running for the title of Europe’s Leading City Break Destination for 2021 at the 28th World Travel Awards (WTA).

Seven Greek Cities Among Europe’s Top 10 Most Resilient for Summer Travel

Seven Greek cities are among the most resilient destinations in Europe for this summer, according to research by ForwardKeys.

airBaltic Announces Flights Connecting Riga with Santorini and Heraklion

airBaltic will launch new scheduled flights between Riga and the Greek destinations of Santorini and Heraklion for summer 2021.

Crete: New Park Coming Up for Heraklion’s Residents and Visitors

The Heraklion Municipality on Crete is proceeding with a large-scale project to develop a modern park in the city's northern suburbs.

AEGEAN Introduces Covid-19 Testing Option for Passengers

AEGEAN is offering its passengers the option to get a discounted Covid-19 test, prior to departure, at medical facilities in Greece.

Greece to Make a Bid to Host 2030 Mediterranean Games

Greece will make a bid to host the 2030 Mediterranean Games in the city of Heraklion on the island of Crete.

ForwardKeys: 3 Greek Destinations Resilient in Q3 Despite Covid-19

Athens, Thessaloniki and Heraklion were among the Top 10 cities in Europe showing resilience in Q3 in terms of international travel tickets, says ForwardKeys.

New Heraklion Tourism Guide to Show Travelers ‘Where Crete Begins’

A new multilingual tourism guide, focusing on the experiences travelers can live in the city of Heraklion on Crete, will soon be available to visitors.

‘Run Greece’ Series of Events Canceled for 2020

The running events of Run Greece 2020, scheduled to take place in seven Greek cities in September and October, have been canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Condor to Extend Services from Kalamata to Munich and Dusseldorf

Condor Airlines will extend its routes from Kalamata, Greece, to Munich and Dusseldorf in Germany, until November.

Covid-19 Measures Announced for Heraklion on Crete

Greek authorities have announced emergency restrictions for the region of Heraklion on Crete, in efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

Seajets’ New Power Jet Vessel Connects Crete with Cyclades Islands

Seajets is connecting Crete with the Cyclades islands, with its recently refurbished highspeed Power Jet vessel.

Cyprus Airways Suspends and Reduces Flights to Greece

Cyprus Airways will suspend flights to Thessaloniki and Skiathos as of August 18 and reduce frequencies on flights to Athens and Heraklion.

Campaign Invites the Greeks to Discover… Greece!

Aiming to boost domestic travel, Marketing Greece has launched a campaign that introduces Greece's popular and lesser-known destinations to Greek travelers.

Reload Hotel Sales Management Announces Opening of Partner Properties in Greece

The Reload Hotel Sales Management company has announced the reopening of the majority of its partner hotels in Greece.

Cyprus Airways: Flights to Greece, Switzerland, Israel on Summer Program

Cyprus Airways has announced flights from Larnaca, Cyprus, to five destinations in Greece, as well as to Switzerland and Israel for the summer of 2020.

Destination Branding of Heraklion Applauded at Tourism Awards 2020

The new destination branding identity of the city of Heraklion on the island of Crete won a silver distinction at the Tourism Awards 2020.

Capsis Announces Opening Dates for its Hotels in Thessaloniki and Heraklion

Capsis Hotels has announced the gradual reopening of its properties in Thessaloniki and Heraklion as of June.