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4th Greek Trails Meet Paves Way for Hiking Tourism

Greece's hiking associations and clubs gathered in Xanthi for the 4th Greek Trails Meet to discuss developing hiking into a comprehensive tourist activity.

Heraklion Explores the Profile and Satisfaction of Visitors

The Heraklion Municipality presents the results of two studies focused on the profile and satisfaction rates of its tourists.

Greece Promotes Western Macedonia as Top Wine Tourism Destination

Western Macedonia, its wineries and wines are spearheading a far-reaching Tourism Ministry campaign to establish Greece as a leading wine tourism destination.

Chios Hoteliers Association Announces New Board of Directors

Greek hotelier Antigoni Maistrali was re-elected president of the Chios Hoteliers Association.

Greece and Turkey Agree to Cooperate in Tourism

Greece and neighbor Turkey agreed to cooperate on issues of tourism and signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in Izmir.

Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece Up to the British Museum Says Downing St

Τhe decision to return the Parthenon Marbles to Greece is up to the British Museum and not the UK government, Downing Street said in a statement.

Greece’s Golden Visa Reviving Covid-hit Property Market

The Greek government’s investor visa scheme is reviving Greece’s property market with hundreds of new permits issued during the first ten months of 2021.

Cruise Industry has Responsible Tourism Practices High on Agenda, Says Report

CLIA’s annual report produced by Oxford Economics shows the cruise industry’s continued commitment to responsible tourism practices and progress on development of new environmental technologies.

Travvy Awards 2021: Greece Wins Big at the ‘Tourism Oscars’ in Miami

With four distinctions, Greece was a big winner at the Travvy Awards 2021, also known as the ‘Oscars’ of the US tourism industry.

Athens Municipality Looking for Buildings in the City to Paint Murals On

The Municipality of Athens is searching for buildings to paint murals on in an aim to liven up the city center.

Central Macedonia to Hold Roadshow to Promote Tourism – First Stop: Milan

The Region of Central Macedonia this month will hold conferences and B2B meetings for tourism professionals in three European cities, starting from Milan.

Film Tourism: Central Macedonia Aiming to Attract Movie Productions All Year Round

Governor Apostolos Tzitzikostas is focused on promoting the Central Macedonia Region as a filming destination for major international productions.

Greece Looking to Link Wine Tourism with Experiences

Greece is looking into ways to incorporate the Greek wine experience into the overall travel experience, says GNTO President Angela Gerekou.

PM: Greece Will Not Follow Austria Lockdown Action

Greece will not follow the example of Austria and order the unvaccinated to go into lockdown, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis told the Good Morning Britain show.

COP26: Tourism and Aviation Commit to Greener Practices

Global tourism and aviation stakeholders have pledged to work towards concrete actions that will address the emerging climate crisis.

Greek Migration Ministry Launches Platform for Online Residence Permit Renewal

Greece’s Migration Ministry has launched a platform for third-country nationals to renew their residence permit online.

Greece’s Tourism Minister Kikilias Heads Delegation to Izmir 

Greece’s tourism minister, Vassilis Kikilias, will lead a delegation to Izmir, Turkey, to discuss a number of issues including cooperation in the tourism field.

Greece Aiming to Make Mykonos and Santorini Sustainable Tourism Destinations

The Tourism Ministry is preparing a study aiming to ‘transform’ Mykonos and Santorini into sustainable destinations.

GNTO to Form Digital Hub, Launch Special Promo Campaigns for Greek Tourism

The GNTO has announced plans to form a digital hub and also launch campaigns to promote Greek destinations for winter tourism and city breaks.

Greek PM Calls for Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has called for the United Kingdom to return the Parthenon marbles to Athens.