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Porto Carras to Host Pro-Am Golf Tournament in May 2024

The iconic Porto Carras Grand Resort in northern Greece is getting ready to offer the ultimate golf experience in Halkidiki.

Interview – Thanassis Papadimitriou: ‘L’ETAPE Greece Cycling Event can Boost Greek Tourism Brand’

Major events like the L’ETAPE Greece by Tour de France cycling race can strengthen Greece's tourism brand.

Costa Navarino Named World’s Best Golf Venue for 2023

Costa Navarino in Greece was crowned World’s Best Golf Venue for 2023 at the 10th World Golf Awards in Abu Dhabi.

TTO Hosting Europe’s Largest LGBT+ Runners Association at Thessaloniki Night Half Marathon

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization will be hosting the "London Front Runners" for the city’s 2023 Night Half Marathon.

Over 40 Activities Announced for Navarino Challenge 2023 Event

The Navarino Challenge event this year will offer over 40 sporting activities at Costa Navarino and Pylos during October 13-15.

Greece has Five September Sports Tourism Events on Agenda

Greece will host 5 sports tourism events this month, including a triathlon in Epidavros and a marathon on Kefalonia.

Greek Tourism Can Score High with Sporting Events, Says Minister

Major sporting events, such as the iconic Acropolis Rally, can promote Greece as a year-round destination.

July Sports and Culture Events in Greece Promise Unique Experiences

Events focused on culture and sports are taking place in various Greek destinations in July.

Kea Island Enters Sports Tourism Scene with New Beach Games Event

The Greek island of Kea will shine as a new entrant in the sports tourism scene this summer with the Kea Beach Games multi-sport event.

GNTO: June Sports Events on Greek Islands, Mainland

A series of sports events, which play their part in the tourism promotion of Greece, are scheduled to take place this month on Greek islands and the mainland.

Get Ready to Run: GNTO Supports Three Spring Races in Greece

Three international running events supported by GNTO, promote Greece as a year-round destination and global running events' hotspot.

Registrations are Open for Thessaloniki’s ‘Olympic Day Run’ 2023 Event

Registrations have opened for Thessaloniki’s 6th “Olympic Day Run” Greece sports event scheduled to take place on April 2.

Central Greece Aiming to Host More Sports Tourism Events, Attract Film Productions

The 2023 tourism promotion plan of Central Greece will focus on attracting more sports events and film productions to the region.

Costa Navarino Receives Global Double at 2022 World Golf Awards

Greece’s Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese received two leading global accolades at the 9th World Golf Awards.

Costa Navarino to Launch ‘Olazábal & Friends Charity Pro-Am’ Golf Event

Costa Navarino has teamed up with two-time Masters Champion José María Olazábal to launch the “Olazábal and Friends Charity Pro-Am” golf event in November.

GNTO Invites Athletes to Sports Tourism Events Across Greece this Fall

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is supporting and promoting sports events in Greece in efforts to introduce travelers to alternative tourism options.

Mykonos Getting Ready to Host its 1st Running Festival

Mykonos is getting ready to host its first running festival, a new sports tourism event to take place during September 30 – October 2.

Santorini Experience Sports Tourism Event Enters New Era

The 2022 edition of the Santorini Experience sports tourism event will feature new running and swimming routes on the Greek island of Santorini.

Navarino Challenge Announces New Activities for 2022

New sports activities will take place in the 10th edition of the Navarino Challenge event at Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese during October 21-23.

Int’l Beach Volley Tournament to Take Place on Ios Island

The Greek island of Ios this summer will host the Beach Volley Features 2022, an international tournament that will attract top athletes from all over the world.