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TUI Moving Full Speed Ahead for Greek Summer

Leisure travel giant TUI Group is moving full speed ahead with plans to bring more than 3 million visitors to Greece this year.

Cyclades Islands See Increase in Ferry Arrivals in 2021

Ferry arrivals to the Cyclades islands showed signs of recovery during the third quarter of 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, according to data by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Greece Ready to Welcome TUI Flights and Cruises to Crete

Greece is ready to welcome visitors as the tourism season kicks off earlier this year, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said during the naming ceremony of a TUI aircraft on Crete.

South Aegean Region Greece’s Tourism Champ in 2021

One in four travelers chose to holiday on one of the South Aegean islands placing the region in the lead in terms of Greece’s arrivals, overnight stays and revenues in 2021.

Culture Ministry has Plans to Boost Promotion of Ioannina Castle

The Greek Culture Ministry has announced a strategic plan to restore and promote the landmark Ioannina castle in Western Greece.

EU Launches 2023 European Destination of Excellence Competition

The European Commission is calling on smaller destinations to apply for the 2023 European Destinations of Excellence competition.

Fresh Support for Tourism Businesses in Fire-hit Northern Evia

The Greek government has announced a new measure that reduces leasing charges imposed on tourism and F&B enterprises of Northern Evia for use of seashore and beach areas.

Nemea Peloponnese 3rd Stop for Greek Wine Tourism Roadshow

The area of Nemea in the Peloponnese is the 3rd stop of the Greek Tourism Ministry’s wine tourism road show series.

Naxos Airport in Greece to Get Upgrade

Funds of 23.07 million euros have been approved for the improvement and expansion of the airport on the Greek island of Naxos.

Kalamata Seaplane Port Gets Green Light

Construction of a seaplane port in the town of Kalamata is set to begin after local government and relevant ministries approved licensing.

GNTO: Travelers from Serbia are Eyeing Greece for Vacations in 2022

Serbian travelers are looking towards Greece to spend their summer vacations this year, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Thessaloniki: Behind-the-scenes Photos from ‘The Bricklayer’ Film

Greece's northern port city of Thessaloniki these days is the filming location of “The Bricklayer”, a new Hollywood production starring Aaron Eckhart.

UNWTO Invites Applications for Best Tourism Villages 2022

The Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO initiative is returning for a second year aiming to establish itself as the world’s leading network focused on tourism for rural development.

Athens Evolving into Top Remote Work Destination, Says Minister

Athens is a city being transformed and among other things is emerging as an attractive destination for digital nomads, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Central Macedonia Shows its Best at Leading Tourism Exhibitions

The Region of Central Macedonia in February and March presented its tourism offerings to travel professionals in the markets of Denmark, Romania, Bulgaria, Poland, the Czech Republic and Italy.

Greece Continues Tourism Campaign for Promotion of Eastern Aegean Islands

The Greek government will release two million euros to continue the funding of a tourism campaign to promote islands in the Eastern Aegean that have suffered due to the immigration crisis.

Attica and Dubai Discuss Tourism Cooperation

The Region of Attica and Dubai are exploring ways to strengthen ties in the tourism field with a focus on gastronomy and health/wellness tourism.

High Court Decision Stops Key Investments at Piraeus Port

Greece’s highest court has temporarily halted important investments at the country’s largest port in Piraeus.

Ministry: Works Underway to Protect Cultural Monuments on Crete

The Greek Culture Ministry will proceed with a number of projects on Crete to protect and upgrade the island’s cultural monuments and landmark sites.

Parnassos Ski Center: Night Skiing on March 25

The Parnassos Ski Center in Central Greece is holding a night skiing event on Friday, March 25.