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Celebrity Cruises Chooses Piraeus, Greece, as Homeport for ‘Infinity’ Ship

Celebrity Cruises has chosen Piraeus, Greece, as the homeport for its revamped "Infinity" vessel, which will offer seven to 11-night sailings until October.

MEDYS 2024: Dates Announced for 9th Mediterranean Yacht Show in Nafplio

The 9th edition of the Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS) will be held in Nafplio from April 27 to May 1, 2024.

Nafplio Marina Project PPP Agreement Finalized

The Nafplio marina, the first to be constructed under a public and private partnership, is in the pipeline.

Aria Hotels Announces Growth with Addition of 20 Properties to Portfolio in Greece

Aria Hotels announced growth with the addition of 20 properties to its portfolio of destinations in Greece.

Greece Welcomes More Than 4 Million Cruise Passengers in 2022

Cruise tourism to Greece picked up pace in 2022 with 48 Greek ports welcoming 4.38 million passengers.

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.

Four Greek Destinations Among Europe’s Top Spots with Fastest Mobile Internet Speeds

Athens, Nafplion, Santorini and Heraklion are among Europe’s top vacation destinations that offer the fastest mobile internet speeds, according to a survey conducted by Ookla.

New Info Kiosk for Tourists Opens at Kalamata International Airport

Tourists arriving in Kalamata, Peloponnese, can find out all they need to know about the destination at the new info kiosk available at the city’s international airport.

Peloponnese Tourism Body Aims to Tap Into Argos – Nafplio Industrial Heritage

The Peloponnese Tourism Organization has plans to develop the industrial sites of the Argos and Nafplio areas, aiming to offer an alternative tourism form to visitors in Greece.

Nafplio on List of ‘Most Welcoming Cities on Earth’ for 2022

Booking.com has placed the Greek city of Nafplio on its list with the "10 Most Welcoming Cities on Earth for 2022".

Nafplio Marina Upgrade to Move Ahead

The marina in Nafplio, the Peloponnese, is on its way to get an upgrade, which will give it a mooring capacity of 210 vessels.

Greece Seen by Millions Through China’s WeChat Channel

Greece was promoted to millions of Chinese social media users through online events held by the Greek National Tourism Organization and China’s WeChat Channel.

CNN Travel Includes Nafplio Among Europe’s Most Beautiful Towns

CNN Travel has placed Nafplio, in eastern Peloponnese, on its list of Europe’s most beautiful towns.

Greece Brings Public Properties Forward to Attract Investors

Greece is looking to maximize the value of its public property by attracting investor interest, acccording to Public Properties Company (ETAD) CEO Stefanos Vlastos.

Messinia: ‘Freedom Trees’ to be Planted in New Park Dedicated to Greek Revolution

The Cultural Institute of Messinia will plant 21 “Freedom Trees” in a new park that will be dedicated to the 1821 Greek Revolution.

Six Peloponnese Culture Projects Get Ministry Go-ahead

Six culture projects slated for the Peloponnese region, including the Kalamata Dance Festival and dozens of restoration actions, have received the go-ahead by state and local authorities.

Bettany Hughes Shows Greece’s ‘Wonders’ to UK Audience

Greece’s ancient “wonders” and most recent archaeological findings were revealed to UK television viewers through the show of British historian Bettany Hughes.

‘Fiore di Candia’ Hotel Invites Travelers to Nafplio

The Fiore di Candia boutique hotel is inviting travelers to explore the coastal area of Candia, near Nafplio in the Peloponnese.

Bettany Hughes Begins Filming of ‘Wonders of Greece’

British historian Bettany Hughes recently arrived in Thessaloniki to start filming the "Wonders of Greece", her latest TV project that will focus on the country’s culture and landscape.

G & K Hotels Enter Greek Market with the ‘Fiore di Candia’

G & K Hotels, a new hotel management company, has entered the Greek hospitality market with the acquirement of the Fiore di Candia, a small boutique hotel near Nafplio.