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Airbnb’s at Greek Carnival Destinations Almost Fully Booked

Short-term rentals in Greece are seeing occupancy rates rise for the three-day Clean Monday (Kathara Deftera) weekend marking the end of carnival season.

Greece Breaks All Cruise Records in 2023, Says Hellenic Ports Association

Greece broke all cruise records in 2023 with 49 Greek ports welcoming 5,230 cruise ship arrivals and 7,003,150 passengers.

Hotels at Greek Carnival Destinations Expecting High Occupancy Rates

Greek hoteliers in Patra, Rethymno, and Xanthi are eagerly awaiting the launch of the Carnival season to boost occupancy rates.

Kyllini Port Authority Grants License for Seaplane Port

Hellenic Seaplanes has been awarded the license to establish a seaplane port in Kyllini, Peloponnese.

Patra Closer to Operating Seaplane Flights to Nearby Greek Islands

The Patra Waterway, to connect mainland Greece with the Ionian and Saronic islands via seaplane flights, enters next stage.

Airbnbs in Greece Fully Booked for Carnival Weekend

Airbnbs at popular carnival destinations in Greece are fully booked for the three-day weekend ahead.

Carnival Weekend a Welcome Boost for Greek Hoteliers

The three-day Carnival weekend which culminates on February 27 is set to boost Greek hotel businesses.

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.

Patra Next Focus of Greece’s ‘greekend’ City Break Campaign

Patra will be at the center of the Greek Tourism Ministry’s upcoming “greekend” campaign which promotes city breaks across Greece.

Tourism Ministry Promotes Western Greece as Next Place to Visit

The Greek Tourism Ministry is casting the spotlight on Western Greece as part of its ongoing promotion plan which includes introducing lesser-known destinations.

Greece Launches International Tender for New Concession of Attiki Odos

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund has launched an international tender for the new concession of Attiki Odos, a 70km motorway system in Attica.

Greek Digital Ministry Invites Municipalities to Get Ready for ‘Smart Cities’ Program

The Ministry of Digital Governance is inviting 17 of Greece’s largest municipalities to submit their strategic plans to participate in the announced “Smart Cities” program.

Patra Invites Residents, Visitors to Explore its Best

The Municipality of Patra is inviting residents and visitors to explore some of the Greek city’s landmark sites through a new online platform and mobile app.

GNTO Supports Summer Culture Festivals in Greece

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has announced its support to a number of cultural events scheduled to take place in August and September in Greece.

Medical Tourism: Greece to Host ‘In-MedTouR’ Final Conference in Patra

The Greek Tourism Ministry is organizing the final conference of the InMedTour project that is scheduled to take place in Patra during June 24-25.

Bike Tourism: Transport Ministry Looks to Coordinate EuroVelo Activities in Greece

The Greek Transport Ministry is looking to establish a National EuroVelo Coordination Center to promote bike tourism activities in Greece.

#AgapiMouGrecia Online Initiative Gets GNTO Support

#AgapiMouGrecia, an online project that connects Italian travelers with Greece, will continue its activities throughout 2021, under the auspices of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

‘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.

Minoan Lines Brings Greeks Back Home from Italy

Minoan Lines contributed to the repatriation of Greek citizens and transferred them from Italy to Greece, following the Covid-19 travel restrictions imposed worldwide.

Patra Carnival Revelry Live at Athens Airport

The Patra Carnival invites passengers and visitors of Athens International Airport (AIA) to an unforgettable experience on Friday, February 21.