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Greece Adds Local Traditions and Customs to Heritage List

The Greek Culture Ministry added 21 traditions, customs and practices to Greece’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Athens Hotel Blocking Acropolis View Gives No Timetable for Demolition of Top Floors

Ble Kedros, representing Coco-mat Hotels, will carry out a study before tearing down two floors of its hotel in Athens.

Foodies in the UK Taste Thessaloniki’s Traditional ‘Hortopita’ at NatGeo Festival

Thessaloniki’s traditional “hortopita” (vegetable and herbs pie) was a favorite for foodies attending the 2023 National Geographic Traveller Food Festival in London.

Greece to Launch Hourly Visitor Zones at the Acropolis

In efforts to safeguard the Acropolis, Greek authorities will test run an hourly zone plan aimed at easing visitor traffic.

Crete on Top 10 List for Best All-inclusive Holiday Destinations for Brits

Crete is one of the best value all-inclusive holiday destinations for Brits in 2023, according to a study by Savoo.

Greek Tourism Ministry Shuts Down Athens Hotel for Construction Violation

Greece’s Tourism Ministry will be shutting down Coco-Mat Athens BC hotel after it was found to be in violation of building laws.

National Geographic Traveller Food Festival to Serve Thessaloniki’s Best

Thessaloniki’s flavors and authentic recipes will be promoted at the National Geographic Traveller Food Festival 2023 in London.

Greek Court Rules Athens Hotel Blocking Acropolis View Must Tear Down Top Floors

A hotel in Athens has three months to demolish its two top floors which are blocking views to the Acropolis.

New Visitor Zones to Ease Tourist Traffic at the Acropolis

Greece’s culture minister said visitor zones aimed at reducing waiting times to enter the Acropolis will soon take effect.

Kalavryta Nominated for Best Tourism Village 2023 Title

Kalavryta in the Peloponnese is one of Greece’s nominees for the “Best Tourism Villages” label, an initiative launched by the UNWTO to promote the role of rural tourism.

Mountain Tourism: Polish Influencer Climbs Mt Olympus in Central Macedonia

Gathering material for an upcoming book, Polish author Monika Witkowska climbed Mount Olympus and reached Mytikas, its highest peak, at 2,917 meters.

Thessaloniki’s Food Scene Stars in ‘DobbernationLoves’ Lifestyle e-Magazine

Toronto-based writer Andrew John Virtue Dobson got the word out on Thessaloniki’s food scene through his lifestyle e-magazine “DobbernationLoves”.

Marketing Greece Invites Travelers to Listen to the ‘Echoes’ of Epirus

A new film by Marketing Greece unveils the natural beauty, intangible cultural heritage and hospitable locals of the region of Epirus in northwestern Greece.

Athens: Landmark Rest Stop on Philopappou Hill to be Restored

The Philopappou Hill rest stop, which is considered a significant landmark in Athens, will undergo restoration after two decades of neglect.

Interview – Anna Kalogeropoulou: ‘TBEX Event will Lead Peloponnese Tourism to a New Era’

Kalamata in the Peloponnese is ready to welcome hundreds of travel bloggers and journalists from around the world to TBEX Europe 2023.

Thessaloniki: Cruise Tourism Success a Result of Fruitful Partnerships

Building successful partnerships among key stakeholders in Thessaloniki helped place the Greek destination on the world cruise map.

Parga’s MarBella Elix Opens for 2023 Season, Offers a Bundle of Digital-detox Activities

The MarBella Elix luxury hotel in Epirus, northwestern Greece, has opened for the 2023 season with many outdoor activities available including day trips to historic sites and sea kayaking/hiking tours.

US Bishops Embark on Pilgrimage Tour to Greece

Fifty US Evangelical Church bishops traced Apostle Paul's journey in Greece, visiting historic and religious sites during a fam trip organized by the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization.

Patmos: €20m Hotel Investment to Boost Island’s Tourism Appeal

The SMERemediumCap (SMERC) fund is carrying out the biggest tourism investment that the Greek island of Patmos has ever seen.

Greece’s Hospitality Sector Starting Point for Partnerships in Tourism

Greece’s hospitality sector could become the ideal starting point for partnerships in tourism, according to Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.