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Folegandros, Sifnos, Serifos on Europa Nostra’s Most Endangered List

Mass tourism and overconstruction are taking a toll on three Greek islands listed among Europe’s seven most endangered sites.

Paris 2024 Olympic Flame Lit at Ancient Olympia, Countdown to Games Begins

The 100-day countdown to the 2024 Paris Olympics began on April 16 from Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games.

Zeus International: 14 διακρίσεις στα Tourism Awards 2024

Η Zeus International Hotels & Resorts βραβεύτηκε για την αριστεία της με 14 διακρίσεις στα Tourism Awards 2024.

Greece and China Explore Cooperation in Medical Tourism Field

Greece can be an attractive destination for people traveling for health reasons, according to Elitour President George Patoulis.

GNTO – ACG Team Up to Study Greece’s Tourism and Branding History

The GNTO and the American College of Greece will be working together to record and study the country’s tourism and branding history.

SKY express Expands Routes, Flies to More International Destinations this Summer

Following robust growth in the first quarter of the year, SKY express has expanded its routes, further developed its summer flight schedule and increased its available seats.

Η RevitUp.direct βραβεύτηκε σε δύο κατηγορίες στα Tourism Awards 2024

Με δύο διακρίσεις για τον τουριστικό κλάδο, ένα χρυσό και ένα χάλκινο βραβείο, τιμήθηκε η RevitUp.direct στα Tourism Awards 2024.

Air France and KLM Inaugurate New Air&Rail Terminal in Brussels Midi Station

Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines inaugurated their fully refurbished Air&Rail Terminal at Brussels-Midi/Zuid train station in the Belgian capital. 

European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism 2025 Competition Now Open for Applications

The European Commission is inviting tourism destinations across Europe to showcase their innovative sustainable tourism practices.

Investors Poured €2.05bn into New Hotels in Greece Last Year

More than 2.05 billion euros went into the construction of new hotels in Greece last year, and mainly of 4- and 5-star units.

Greece’s Regional Airports Handle 820,000 Arrivals in March

Greece’s 14 regional airports handled 820,000 arrivals in March, a 12.2% increase over the same month a year ago.

Tourism Awards 2024: Οι Πρωταγωνιστές του Ελληνικού Τουρισμού για το 2024

Για 11η συνεχή χρονιά βραβεύτηκαν οι σημαντικότερες πρωτοβουλίες για τον ελληνικό τουρισμό.

Athens: Revamp Planned for National Garden, Syntagma Square and Plato’s Academy  

A total of 101 million euros in funding has been secured for 40 upgrade projects in the Greek capital.

Greek Cruise Stakeholders Requesting Port Infrastructure Upgrades

Cruise stakeholders in Greece are calling for the immediate upgrade of key port infrastructure in order to facilitate cruise ship approaches.

ABTA Tells Travelers to Follow Current Rules for Hand Luggage, Security Checks in UK Airports

ABTA - The Travel Association is advising travelers to prepare for their trips by sticking to the current rules for liquids and laptops in UK airports.

Paros to ‘Star’ in New 6-Episode Series on Amazon Prime Video

US video streaming platform Amazon has selected the Greek island of Paros as the filming location for its new series "Malice", starring David Duchovny, Jack Whitehall and Carice van Houten.

Matala: Former Hippie Hotspot on Crete Introduced to Swiss, German Media

Journalists from leading Swiss and German media were introduced to Matala on Crete, a famous hotspot for hippies back in the 60s and 70s.

CaptainBook Partners with ZasTours to Promote Naxos’ Experiences and Activities

CaptainBook has partnered with ZasTours to promote travel experiences and activities on the Greek island of Naxos.

Air Serbia Integrates ‘SabreSonic’ Technology to Streamline Passenger Experience at Airports

Air Serbia will continue utilizing SabreSonic technology, which offers a range of functionalities designed to increase airline revenue and streamline the passenger experience at the airport.

Athens Hoteliers Angered by Mayor’s Proposal for Extra Taxation

Hoteliers argue that short-term rental operations should be charged for rising costs of municipal services in Athens.