connect with us
Greece's latest tourism industry news by Greek Travel Pages

‘Stay in Athens’ by Mastercard Initiative Promotes Greek Capital for Travel in November

The third edition of the “Stay in Athens” by Mastercard initiative will run in November aiming to promote the Greek capital as an autumn city-break destination.

Meet in Style on the Athenian Riviera this Winter at Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens

The Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, the legendary Athens Riviera retreat, has launched a new winter package for corporate events.

Athens Moves Ahead with Panathinaikos Stadium, Eleonas Upgrade Works

Athens Municipality is moving ahead with tenders for the planned 40,000-seat football stadium for the historic Panathinaikos sports club.

Grand Hyatt Athens Goes ‘Grander’ with Major Expansion

The Grand Hyatt Athens is set to become largest Grand Hyatt-branded hotel in Europe following the completion of extensive expansion and renovation works in 2023.

Athens’ Historic Thission Square Gets Facelift

Popular Thission Square, located between the historic districts of Plaka and Monastiraki, has undergone restoration works as part of an ongoing overhaul of the Greek capital.

Greece Prepares to Welcome Runners for the 39th Athens Marathon

Thousands of athletes from across the globe will be participating in the 39th “Athens Marathon, the Authentic” to take place on November 13.

Greece Sees Tourism Bookings for Autumn Going Strong

Greece is ready to extend the tourist season this year with strong bookings all the way to the end of October, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said in an interview to the Greek media.

UK Post Office Poll: Athens a Best Value City Break for Autumn

Athens, Greece, is one of the top destinations to visit in Europe this fall, offering the best value for money compared to 19 European cities.

Athens Working to Keep Tourists Longer in the City

Keeping tourists in Athens for longer stays is a top priority for Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis, who is expecting the Greek capital to beat pre-pandemic 2019 tourist arrival levels this year.

Ancient Nemea on EU Heritage Label List

The archaeological site of Nemea in Greece has received the 2021 European Heritage Label by the European Commission.

Ανοίγει η πλατφόρμα υποβολής αιτήσεων για τις σχολές ξεναγών σε Αθήνα, Θεσσαλονίκη και Ρόδο

Δημοσιεύθηκε η πρόσκληση υποβολής αιτήσεων των υποψηφίων για εισαγωγή στις σχολές ξεναγών της Αθήνας, της Θεσσαλονίκης και της Ρόδου του υ...

GNTO Promotes Greece on Global Booking Platforms

Greece has included online platforms Expedia and Booking in its marketing drive to promote its destinations to the international travel market.

Ioannina: When to Go? Any Time of the Year…

GTP Headlines presents Ioannina in Epirus, an all-season Greek destination with a diversity of facilities and services that can cater to a number of tourism forms.

Number of Incoming Travelers to Greece Up by 295.8% in January-March

The number of incoming travelers to Greece reached 1,072,700 in January-March 2022, generating a total of 469.7 million euros in travel receipts.

Greek and UK Culture Ministries to Discuss Return of Parthenon Marbles

UNESCO has announced that a new round of formal talks will begin between the UK and Greece on the return of the Parthenon Marbles.

Poland’s National Geographic Traveler Reveals 25 Hotspots in Greece

The latest Polish edition of National Geographic Traveler has dedicated 200 pages to 25 landmark destinations in Greece, located on the mainland and the islands.

Greece Teams Up with Australian Committees for Return of Parthenon Marbles

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni met with Australia's national committees lobbying for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.

Covid-19: Up-to-date Info for Tourists in Greece

Traveling to Greece soon? Here’s what you need to know about some of the Covid-19 safety measures still in force in Greece.

Greece-United States Hold Talks on Cooperation in Culture Field

Joint actions to strengthen cooperation between Greece and the United States in the field of culture are expected to take place this year.

Greece Invites Travelers to Make their Weekend a ‘Greekend’ in New Campaign

Greece’s new city break campaign has launched, aiming to establish the new greekend* concept to promote all major Greek cities for weekend getaways.