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Zela Aviation Partners with Sitia to Establish ‘Alternative Gateway to Crete’

Cyprus-based air charter group Zela Aviation has launched a strategic partnership with the Municipality of Sitia on Crete aiming to develop the city's airport and promote the area of Lasithi.

Posted On 26 Oct 2022

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OiNotika Cretan Wine Fair Returns to Athens

The OiNotika Cretan Wine Fair will return to Athens for its annual meeting with F&B professionals and the city’s residents and visitors.

Posted On 26 Oct 2022

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Report: Athens Seeing More US Travelers in October

Athens has so far surpassed pre-pandemic 2019 October levels in terms of arrivals from the US market, according to data from ForwardKeys.

Posted On 25 Oct 2022

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Greece’s New Airline ‘Cycladic’ to Facilitate Island Hopping

Cycladic, a new airline in Greece, has launched flights that will facilitate island hopping between the Cyclades, Crete and Rhodes.

Posted On 25 Oct 2022

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Lesvos Takes Steps to Enter Cruise Market

The regional authority of the North Aegean has plans to rebrand Lesvos and reintroduce the Greek island as a cruise destination.

Posted On 25 Oct 2022

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Free Entrance to Greek Museums, Sites on October 28 National Holiday

State-run museums, monuments and archaeological sites in Greece will offer free entrance to all on the ‘Ohi Day’ national public holiday on October 28.

Posted On 25 Oct 2022

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Rethymno, Crete, to Host World Final of OCEANMAN Open Water Swimming Event

Rethymno on the Greek island of Crete will host the OCEANMAN World Final International Open Water Swimming competition during October 28-30.

Posted On 25 Oct 2022

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Greece January-August Travel Receipts Up by 92.1% Over 2021

Year 2022 has seen a dynamic tourism recovery for Greece with inbound traveler flows and receipts up in January-August over the same period in 2021.

Posted On 24 Oct 2022

, By Maria Paravantes

South Aegean Region Sees 2022 Tourism Season Ending with Record Arrivals

The islands of the South Aegean Region are expected to see record international arrivals by air this year and surpass pre-Covid 2019 levels.

Posted On 24 Oct 2022

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Athenian Riviera to Welcome Ultra Luxury Resort in Summer 2023

Grivalia Hospitality announced that its ultra luxury resort at the historic Asteria property in Athens’ seaside district of Glyfada will open in summer 2023.

Posted On 24 Oct 2022

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Greece Takes Steps to Rebrand Skyros Island

The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming to rebrand the island of Skyros into a sustainable tourism destination.

Posted On 24 Oct 2022

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Thessaloniki and Halkidiki Go Viral with British Influencers

A group of British influencers and opinion leaders recently spread the word through social media on all that Thessaloniki and Halkidiki have to offer tourists.

Posted On 24 Oct 2022

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Athens Hotel Occupancy Rates Picking Up Gradually

Hotel occupancy rates in Athens showed signs of improvement in September as a result of this year’s tourist dynamic, said the city’s hotel association.

Posted On 21 Oct 2022

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Airbnb Demand in Greece Continues Upward Trend in September

Greece was among the six countries in Europe with the highest short-term rental demand in September, according to analytics firm AirDNA.

Posted On 21 Oct 2022

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Aviation: EU – Southeast Asia Bloc Sign Open Skies Agreement

The EU and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) signed a landmark agreement that will connect the two regions through direct flights.

Posted On 21 Oct 2022

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Greece and Cyprus Agree on New Collaboration in Field of Culture

Greece and Cyprus are entering a new era of collaboration in the culture field that will include reviving traditional forms of art and reinforcing cultural exchanges.

Posted On 21 Oct 2022

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New CEO Named for Athens Development and Destination Management Agency

The Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (ADDMA), the official DMO of the Greek capital, has appointed Epameinondas Mousios as new chief executive officer.

Posted On 21 Oct 2022

, By Nikos Krinis

Aria Hotels Expands to the Dodecanese with New Property on Patmos Island

Aria Hotels, a chain of boutique hotels and independent residences, has expanded its presence in the Dodecanese with the opening of the Onar Patmos Hotel.

Posted On 21 Oct 2022

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