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German Travel Agents Come Closer to Greek Tourism at DRV Conference

Some 450 members of the German Travel Association got to know Greece during the DRV 2021 conference held in Messinia during October 28-31.

German Tourism Professionals Give Greece a Vote of Confidence

Greek Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias invited German tourism professionals attending the DRV conference in Messinia, to discover other destinations and experiences in Greece.

Navarino Challenge 2021 Unites Athletes from 17 Countries and 4 Continents

The Navarino Challenge 2021 sports tourism event in Messinia, Greece, brought together professional and amateur athletes from 17 countries and 4 continents. 

‘Athens Marathon. The Authentic’ Ready to Make its Comeback

“Athens Marathon. The Authentic” will make its comeback to the Greek capital during November 13-14, following its absence last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greece Betting on Tourism to Create New Jobs

Greece is setting its hopes on tourism and on investments in the sector to create new jobs that will support local communities and families.

Navarino Challenge 2021: The Greek Language Unites Through Sports

The upcoming Navarino Challenge event is promoting actions that highlight the history and cultural heritage of Greece and more specifically the indisputable value of the Greek language.

Thessaloniki’s Exhibitions will Take Place as Planned Despite Covid ‘Red’ Status

TIF-Helexpo’s upcoming exhibitions in Thessaloniki will take place as planned despite the city going ‘red’ on Greece’s Covid-19 risk-assessment map.

Greece to Allow Cruise Ships from Turkish Ports, Indoor Hotel Pools to Operate

The Greek committee of Covid-19 experts has given its approval for Greece to allow the arrival of cruise ships from Turkey and the operation of indoor swimming pools in hotels.

Athens Zafolia Hotel is Open and Welcoming Guests

The Athens Zafolia Hotel has opened its doors and is once again providing top notch services to guests of the Greek capital.

‘European Heritage Days’ in Greece: Free Admission to Museums, Sites this Weekend

Greece is celebrating European Heritage Days 2021 with free admission to museums and archaeological sites during September 25-26.

GNTO: Greece Achieves Tourism Goals in 2021 but More Challenges Ahead

Greece achieved its main goals for this year’s tourism season but is still up against challenges, says GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis.

TIF 2021: Thessaloniki’s Covid Free Expo Attracts 87,631 Visitors

The Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) 2021 attracted 87,631 visitors and marked the restart of exhibition activity in Greece.

Thessaloniki’s Flea Market, Street Food Event Comes Back to Town

Thessaloniki’s Flea Market & Street Food event is returning to the northern Greek city this weekend during September 25-26.

Greek PM Expects 2022 to Be ‘Very Good Year’ for Tourism

Greece is expected to have a very good tourism year in 2022, judging by this season’s performance, according to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

SETE: Greek Tourism Representatives Tell Minister What Sector Needs in Covid-19 Times

Greece’s tourism unions have informed Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias on what the sector needs while it is recovering from the unprecedented Covid-19 crisis.

Thessaloniki’s 85th TIF Ready to Put Live Exhibitions Back in Business

After one year of absence, Greece’s Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) is returning as the first major European Covid-free event.

South Aegean Hotel Occupancy Reaches Up to 85% in August

The occupancy rate of hotels in the Cyclades and the Dodecanese reached up to 85 percent in August, according to ITEP data.

Registration for 2021 Athens Marathon Event Opens September 1

Registration for this year’s “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” opens on September 1 on the event’s official website.

Navarino Challenge 2021

The 9th edition of the multi-awarded sports tourism event, Navarino Challenge will take place in Costa Navarino, Messinia, during 15-17 October 2021.

Op-Ed: ‘The Pandemic Leaves Behind Damages But Also Creates Opportunities for Tourism’ – Dimitris Fragakis

Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis shares his vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic.