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South Aegean Region Sees Strong September Arrivals After Robust August

Greece’s South Aegean Region has already reached record year 2019 levels in September with the number of arrivals so far up by 18%.

Crowds, Interest Peak at 86th Thessaloniki Trade Fair

Greece’s most influential trade show, the 86th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), attracted some 212,363 visitors and 1,500 exhibitors this year, fast approaching pre-pandemic levels.

EDEN 2023: Two Greek Cities on ‘European Destination of Excellence’ Shortlist

Two Greek cities, Grevena and Trikala, are shortlisted for the European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) 2023 competition, which rewards the best achievements in sustainable tourism and green transition practices.

GNTO Endorses Greek Gastronomy Events Nationwide

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) announced that it will support and promote four leading Greek gastronomy events to take place this month.

Athenian Riviera: Plans Announced for New Pedestrian-Bicycle Lane

Plans for the construction of a coastal pedestrian-bicycle lane that will cross most of the Athenian Riviera, from Kallithea to Voula, were announced by the Region of Attica.

Greece Launches International Tender for Argostoli Marina on Kefalonia

A tender process for the concession of the marina in Argostoli on the island of Kefalonia in Greece has been launched by the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF).

France Prepares for 2024 Olympics with ‘Soil’ from Ancient Olympia

In the runup to the Paris Olympics 2024, representatives of France’s Terre de Jeux 2024 label visited the birthplace of the Olympic Games in Greece - Ancient Olympia - where they collected 2,024 grams of soil to transport to Paris as a symbolic gesture.

‘Peloponnese Food Stories’ Festival Continues in Tolo

The Greek village of Tolo will be the next stop of the “Peloponnese Food Stories” festival, a culinary event that aims to promote the gastronomy of the Peloponnese Region.

Seaplane Port at Lavrio Gets Approval

The construction of a seaplane port southeast of Athens at Lavrio, set to handle hydroplane flights, has received the go-ahead from Greek authorities paving the way for the region of Attica to launch operations.

Jet2 to Boost Seat Availability to South Aegean Islands in 2023

UK leisure travel group Jet2 has announced an increase in available air passenger seats to the South Aegean Islands for 2023.

Eastern Halkidiki Forms Tourism Ties with Sicilian Cities

The Aristotle Municipality in Eastern Halkidiki held a tourism roadshow in Sicily aiming to strengthen tourism and cultural ties with local officials and travel professionals.

Greece-UAE Explore Possibility of New Dubai–Thessaloniki–New York Air Route

Greece once again has expressed interest on the possibility of Dubai-based Emirates Airline launching a new passenger service to New York via Thessaloniki.

Travel Bloggers to Head to Peloponnese, Greece, for TBEX Europe Conference in 2023

The city of Kalamata in the Peloponnese, Greece, will be hosting next year’s TBEX Europe conference, one of the largest conferences, worldwide, for travel bloggers and influencers.

New Greek Tourism Promo Film to Debut at Animasyros 2022

A tourism cartoon promoting Greece will officially launch the highly anticipated Animasyros International Animation Festival which kicks off on September 20 on the island of Syros.

Katikies Hotels Introduces its Award-winning Restaurants Through New Video Campaign

Katikies Hotels has launched a video campaign to give foodies around the world a peek into its award-winning restaurants and culinary projects on Santorini.

‘Taste of Loutraki’ Places Corinthia Food on Travel Map

The “Taste of Loutraki” event held in Loutraki near Corinth, Peloponnese, showcased its products and gastronomy through a series of interactive activities aiming to enhance the overall tourist experience.

‘The Greek Villas’ is a Mega Sponsor of the Corfu Old Town Trail 2022

The Greek Villas is the official mega sponsor of the Corfu Old Town Trail, one of the most popular events held on the Ionian island.

Experiencing Greece’s New ‘W’ Resort and the Bigger Picture of Costa Navarino

The W Costa Navarino - the first W Hotel in Greece - invited us to experience the W brand and also see the bigger picture of Costa Navarino.

The Ellinikon: Deal Signed for Integrated Tourist Resort-Casino on Athenian Riviera

LAMDA Development and GEK TERNA Group have signed the agreement for the concession of the land on The Ellinikon site where the latter will develop Greece’s first integrated tourist resort-casino.

Thessaloniki to Host 2023 Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum

The prestigious Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum will take place for the first time in the Greek port city of Thessaloniki in 2023.