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Greece Aiming to Develop Cycling Tourism and Railbiking

Greece is exploring ways to develop cycling tourism and promote a new trend in Greece called railbiking.

Survey Reveals What Attracts the Dutch to Greek Destinations

Greece this year is once again a favorite holiday destination for Dutch travelers, according to a recent survey.

Costa Navarino: Next Investments Focused on Alternative Tourism, Themed Hotels

New investments at Costa Navarino after the opening of Greece's first Mandarin Oriental hotel and the Navarino Agora.

Lesvos Promoted as Safe LGBTQ+ Travel Destination

Lesvos emerges as safe and welcoming LGBTQ+ destination following fam trip with British influencer Cora Harrison.

Cycling Tourism Priority in Greek Hoteliers – NatTour Deal

Hoteliers in Greece will be working with nonprofit NatTour to promote bike tourism to visitors.

NatTour Joins Forces with HATTA to Promote Bike Tourism in Greece

NatTour, a nonprofit organization promoting sustainable tourism practices, has teamed up with Greek travel agencies to promote cycling tourism.

Trikala to Promote its Outdoor Activities at Germany’s TourNatur Expo

The Destination Management Organization of Trikala in Thessaly, Greece, is getting ready to present the area’s outdoor activities to the audience of the TourNatur 2022 expo next month in Germany.

Scandinavian Travelers Choose Greece this Summer, Says Swedish Ambassador

Thousands of travelers from Scandinavian countries will be visiting Greece this summer for their holidays, according to Sweden’s Ambassador to Greece, Johan Borgstam.

Chios Island Receives ‘Bike Friendly’ Certification

The Greek island of Chios has been certified as a ‘Bike Friendly Destination’ by NatTour, a nonprofit organization that promotes sustainable tourism practices.

Mount Olympus Presented as Alternative Tourism Destination to German Market

The many alternative tourism activities that can take place on Mount Olympus were presented to German travel professionals by the Region of Central Macedonia.

Greece’s Lavreotiki Geopark Aiming to Join UNESCO Global Network

The Municipality of Lavreotiki has initiated a nomination process for the inscription of its geopark on UNESCO’s Global Geoparks Network list.

Greece and Cyprus Explore Wine Tourism Cooperation

Tourism professionals from Greece and Cyprus are exploring ways to collaborate in the field of wine tourism for mutual benefit.

EUSAIR Approves Transnational Adriatic-Ionian Bike Path

Greece is among nine countries that will be part of a cross-European bike route running along the Adriatic and Ionian Sea under the EU Strategy for the Adriatic-Ionian Region (EUSAIR).

Greece Gives Divers Access to 91 Ship and Plane Wrecks

The Greek Culture Ministry is allowing recreational divers to have access to 91 ship and plane wrecks across Greece.

T+L Places Tinos Among 6 Greek Destinations Where Greeks Love to Go

Tinos is among the six favorite destinations of Greek travelers due to its rich culture and unique gastronomy, Travel + Leisure (T+L) says.

Greek Tourism Ministry Looks to Develop New Framework for Rock Climbing Sites

The Tourism Ministry is looking to create a new framework for the development of more rock climbing sites in Greece.

Swedish Market Gets to Know Greek Alternative Tourism Destinations

Leading tour operators of Sweden were recently introduced to the alternative tourism products available in Central Greece and Western Macedonia.

Greece Attends First Expo After Covid-19 Lockdown

Greece presented its alternative forms of tourism at the TourNatur 2020 exhibition held September 4-6 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Greek Environment Ministry Outlines Bike Tourism Plan

Locating the funding to create cycling routes in urban centers is included in the Greek Environment Ministry's strategy for the development of cycling tourism in Greece.

Greece’s Tourism Goals for the New Year – Minister

Opening up to new markets, increasing tourism revenue and attracting more high-spending tourists, are among the goals of the Greek Tourism Ministry for 2020.