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Google Presents Milestones in Greece for 15-year Anniversary

Technology giant Google presented its key milestones in Greece during a special event in Athens marking its 15th anniversary.

GNTO Proposes Int’l Conference to Promote Greece’s Mt Olympus

The Greek tourism board, GNTO, proposed for an international conference that would focus on Mt Olympus to be planned.

Pilgrimage Tourism to Greece Tops Agenda of Newly-formed Committee

Members of Greece’s Joint Coordination Committee of Pilgrimage Tourism met in Athens to discuss actions.

Mykonos is Not Just a Party Island, Says Euronews

Mykonos, one of Greece’s most popular party islands, also has hidden treasures beyond the nightlife scene.

EU Joint Project Promotes Nymfaio and Pelister National Park as Tourism Destinations

Greece and the Republic of North Macedonia have teamed up to promote Nymfaio and Pelister National Park.

Grevena Shortlisted for European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism 2024 Title

Grevena in Western Macedonia, northern Greece, has been shortlisted for the European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism 2024 title.

Greece – France Cooperation Tops IFTM Top Resa Agenda

Tourism best practices and culture topped the agenda of meetings during Greece’s participation at the IFTM Top Resa 2023 expo in Paris.

EU: Free Travel Pass for 36,000 Young People to Explore Europe

Applications are open for 36,000 young people to receive a free travel pass to explore Europe through the European Commission’s DiscoverEU action.

IFTM Tourism Expo: Greece Has a Full Agenda of Meetings in Paris

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis are going to Paris to promote Greece during the IFTM Top Resa 2023, France’s major event for tourism professionals.

Greece to Hold Egyptian Culture Week in Athens in 2024

Greece will host the Egyptian Cultural Week in Athens in 2024, according to the Greek Culture Ministry.

Thessaloniki in the Running to Host UNWTO Global Wine Tourism Conference 2024

The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming for Thessaloniki to be the host city for the UNWTO Global Wine Tourism Conference 2024.

Cyprus Tourism Professionals to ‘Connect’ with Imathia, Central Macedonia

Imathia in Central Macedonia will take center stage at the upcoming “Connect in Cyprus” event to be held by the Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB) in Nicosia.

Royal Palace of Philip II in Aiges to Open Soon for Visitors

The Royal Palace of Philip II in Aiges, one of Greece's most significant archaeological sites, is slated to open to the public in December following major restoration.

5th Brevet Philippi – 2023

The 5th edition of Brevet Philippi, the event organized by local cycling and civil society organizations will be held on 23rd September 2023 with starting point and finishing line at the Archaeological Site of Philippi.

Greece and Pakistan to Strengthen Cultural Cooperation

Greece and Pakistan have agreed to strengthen cultural ties and are expected to sign a relevant Memorandum of Understanding.

Thessaloniki’s Tourism Boom Set to Continue

Tourism in the Greek northern city of Thessaloniki has come a long way over the last decade, according to the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization.

Greece has Five September Sports Tourism Events on Agenda

Greece will host 5 sports tourism events this month, including a triathlon in Epidavros and a marathon on Kefalonia.

Culture Ministry: Acropolis Visitor Zones System Begins September 4

A system with visitor zones at the Acropolis begins on September 4 to tackle the problem of long queues and overcrowding.

Culture Ministry: Online Ads for Acropolis ‘Skip the Line’ Entrance Tickets are Misleading

Online advertisements promising tickets that offer a “Skip the line” service for the entrance to the Acropolis in Athens are misleading, says the Greek Culture Ministry.

Rhodes Marathon 2024 to Take Place in April, Registrations Open

The 2024 Rhodes Marathon, an annual celebration of the international running community, will take place on April 21 next year.