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Ioannina and Epirus Tourism Bodies Want Gov’t Support

Ioannina and Epirus tourism professionals are reiterating their call to the government to include the region in national promotional actions.

Greek Culture Ministry Launches Museum Certification Program in Epirus Region

The Greek Culture Ministry has initiated a pioneering pilot project to certify museums in the region of Epirus to preserve cultural heritage.

Greece Celebrates Inclusion of Zagori on UNESCO World Heritage List

Zagori in Epirus, northwestern Greece, has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Mar-Bella Collection Accredited as a Great Place to Work

The Mar-Bella Collection, a family-run hospitality brand, has achieved ‘Great Place to Work’ certification for 2023-2024.

Ioannina, Epirus, Welcomes Charter Flights from Catania, Italy

The airport in Ioannina, Epirus, northwestern Greece, every Friday welcomes flights from Catania, Italy.

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.

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.

Bookings to Greece from Austria Heat Up at Ferien-Messe Wien 2023 Trade Fair

Greece is a leading holiday destination for Austrian travelers this year with demand increasing.

Grimaldi – Minoan Lines – EKEV Acquire Majority Stake in Igoumenitsa Port Authority

The Igoumenitsa Port Authority in Greece is set to get an upgrade after a joint venture acquired a majority stake of 67%.

GDPA Promotes Greece as Luxury Destination for Weddings at ITB Berlin

The Greek Destination Planners Association (GDPA) found this year's ITB Berlin expo to be the perfect platform to promote Greece as top luxury destination for weddings.

GNTO to Support Ioannina, Epirus, as Top Tourist Destination

Promoting Ioannina in Epirus as a city break destination is among the goals of the GNTO for the northern Greece town.

Greece, Albania Hold Talks to Create Aoös-Vjosa Cross-border Park

Greece and Albania are looking to create a cross-border park to protect the biodiversity of the Aoos-Vjosa river.

Epirus One of the ‘Most Welcoming Regions on Earth’ for 2023

Epirus in northwestern Greece has been recognized as one of the “Most Welcoming Regions on Earth” for 2023, according to Booking. com’s Traveller Review Awards list.

Ioannina and Epirus Want to Boost Airline Connectivity in Winter

Hoteliers in Ioannina and Epirus are calling for more direct international flights in the winter and spring.  

Dutch Tourist Flows to Greece Up by 31% in 2022

Demand by Dutch travelers for Greece is going strong on the back of a good year in 2022, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Tourism for All: Alternative Destinations in Greece See Rise of Domestic Tourists

Greece’s alternative destinations in 2022 saw a boost in Greek visitors thanks to the “Tourism for All” subsidy program for domestic holidays.

Ioannina, Epirus to Become Southeast Europe Transport Hub

Ioannina and Epirus are expected to become an important Southeast Europe transport hub, upon the completion of major infrastructure works in the area.

Greece to Nominate Nicopolis for Inclusion on UNESCO World Heritage Site List

The Greek Culture Ministry is planning to nominate the Nicopolis archaeological site near Preveza, Epirus, for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list.

Apollo Rejser to Add Ioannina to its Travel Packages for Scandinavian Market

Scandinavian tour operator Apollo Rejser is planning to include the city of Ioannina in Epirus, northwestern Greece, as a destination in its travel packages for 2023.

Grand Forest Metsovo in Greece is Once Again the World’s Leading Landmark Hotel

The Grand Forest Metsovo, a Greek luxury nature retreat, was once again given the title of the “World’s Leading Landmark Hotel” at the World Travel Awards.